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Sheep roundup

Autumn in North Iceland marks the season of réttir – the annual sheep roundup.

Migration of Icelanders

The Westward Migration of Icelanders – 150th Anniversary

Epic Flight

Caught mid-fluff on Grímsey Island this summer, this Red-necked Phalarope chick is now a seasoned traveler.

What a weekend!

Akureyrarvaka (the town’s anniversary celebration) filled our town with music, laughter, creativity, and togetherness.

How to get here

  • There are several airlines flying directly to Akureyri which is the easiest way of visiting, but flying to the main airport Keflavík in the south of Iceland is also an option and then either take a flight from Reykjavík to Akureyri which takes about 40 minutes or drive/take a bus for aprox 4.5-6 hours along main road 1.  More information here.