The West Fjords and the small town of Isafjordur are probably the least known and least travelled places in Iceland. From here, you can access some amazing attractions: Myvatn Lake, Dettifoss and the tiny fishing village of Husavik. Located at the end of a fjord, it is tucked between mountains on other side providing stunning views and some of the best skiing in Iceland in the winter. Akureyri is small, quaint and very picturesque. You can also fly here on Iceland�s domestic airline Air Iceland. It�s about a 5 hour drive from Reykjavik, depending on weather conditions. So, without further ado we present: Places to visit other than Reykjavik.įirst on the list has to be the unofficial Northern capital, Akureyri.
This blog post is for those who want to break out and see more of Iceland. Some may know that the capital city is Reykjavik but not much else. That said, for a lot of people Iceland is a relatively unknown destination. It is also not as far away � for many travelers � as other similar exotic destinations. And, for good reason! Iceland is a country of unparalled exotic beauty with wide open spaces and majestic landscapes. In the last few years, Iceland has emerged as a hot tourist destination.
