Journey to the Northern Capital

From Grundarfjörður, journey north to Akureyri, breaking up the drive with stops at a historic turf farm, a charming turf church, and the dramatic Kolugljúfur Canyon.

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4.4
1 hour
Deildartunguhver
Europe's most powerful hot spring
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30 min
2

4.5
1 hour
Grábrók
Large crater in a volcanic fissure, with a trail to the top offering views of mossy lava fields.
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1.5 hrs
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4.7
1 hour
Kolugljúfur Canyon
Beautiful canyon with waterfall, associated with trolls
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45 min
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1 hour
Blönduós
Coastal town on Route 1 in Northwest Iceland
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