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The Top 20 Attractions in Norðurþing

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Norðurþing. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Norðurþing is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

Selfoss Waterfall

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Selfoss is a beautiful waterfall, located in the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river, upstream from the powerful Dettifoss. This waterfall is approximately 13 meters high and 100 meters wide. Selfoss is …

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Selfoss Waterfall

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Small hike from the Dettifoss waterfall to the more beautiful Selfoss waterfall. Since the two waterfalls merge, the hike is worthwhile, although it is only suitable for sure-footed walkers.

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Húsavík Church

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Those who come to Húsavík want to go out on an election observation boat, visit the election museum or relax in the thermal waters of Geosea Baths.

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Arctic Henge (Heimskautsgerðið) in Raufarhöfn

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Unique Experience in the North

Heimskautsgerðið in Raufarhöfn, the most remote and northernmost
Commune of Iceland, lies just below the Arctic Circle near the coast and
is under construction. The …

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Jökulsárgljúfur National Park

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Filming location of the blockbuster “Prometheus”.. Never ever been so wet… Rain horizontally…

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Visitor Center

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Gljúfrastofa is the Visitor and Information Centre for the Northern Territory of Vatnajökull National Park. The visitor centre also houses a souvenir shop. The interesting exhibition on geology and the …

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Rauðhólar (Jökulsárgljúfur)

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Absolute highlight and destination for a hike through the rocks of Hljóðarklettar
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rauðhólar_(Jökulsárgljúfur)

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Hljóðaklettar Basalt Rock Formations

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The road to the parking lot is now paved and can be driven without any problems without a four-wheel drive.

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Jökulsá á Fjöllum

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Jökulsá á Fjöllum, which means “glacier river in the mountains”, is the second longest river in Iceland with a length of approximately 206 km. The river's source is the Vatnajökull …

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View of Ásbyrgi Canyon

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The horseshoe-shaped gorge Ásbyrgi [auspɪrcɪ] is part of the Jökulsárgljúfur National Park in northern Iceland. Once upon a time, the Jökulsá á Fjöllum was flowing here. This has meanwhile dug a bed further east. Beautiful forest rich canyon.

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