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North Iceland

The Tröllaskagi Coast

Fishing towns, mountain tunnels, and a seaside pool on the northern coast.

  • 1 full day · one way
  • Akureyri to Varmahlíð
Open in the plannerGuide at Visit North Iceland · Arctic Coast Way

A section of the Arctic Coast Way. Add a night to linger in the fishing towns.

The stops

  1. AkureyriStart · North Iceland
  2. Dalvík45 min stop
  3. Siglufjörður · Herring Era MuseumCulture · 1 hr 15 min visit

    Discover the fishing industry and harbour history of Siglufjörður.

  4. Hofsós Swimming PoolHot springs · 1 hr visit

    Visit the swimming pool at Hofsós overlooking Skagafjörður.

  5. VarmahlíðFinish · North Iceland

Durations are planning suggestions. Driving times depend on the season and road conditions; the planner calculates the drive for your version of the route.

Places on this route

CultureThe Herring Era Museum1 hr 15 min visitHot springsHofsós Swimming Pool1 hr visit

More day trips

1 full dayThe Golden CircleWalk between the plates, watch a geyser, and return past a volcanic crater.1 full day · one wayThe South CoastFollow the waterfalls and black-sand coast from Reykjavík to Vík.1 full dayThe Silver CircleA country loop through hot springs, saga history, and lava waterfalls.