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1 Hótel Varmahlíð Varmahlíð, 560 Varmahlíð • +354 453 8170 www.hotelvarmahlid.isinfo@hotelvarmahli

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We welcome you to warm and cosy accommodation with tasty local food at our restaurant. Located in the heart of Skagafjörður, Hótel Varmahlíð of-fers excellent facilities in a comfort-able atmosphere. An exciting range of recreational activiyies such as river rafting and horseback riding are close-by. After a day well spent, a sensational dish from the local food chest will complete your experience. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, your visit will be unforgettable.

2 Dalvíkurbyggð CommunityDalvík • +354-460 4900www.dalvikurbyggd.isdalvikurbyggd@dalvikurbyggd.is

Dalvíkurbyggð has various options when it comes to recreation and outdoor activities such as skiing, swimming, heli-skiing and golfing. Horseback riding is also available, along with whale watching, angling, hiking (both long and short trips) and berry picking. We also have cultural activities such as a histori-cal museum, bird exhibition and art exhibitions. There are variouschoices for accommodation, such as hotels, guest houses, cabins, hostels and campsites. We also have excellent cafés and bistros.

3 Gentle Giants Húsavík • +354 464 1500www.gentlegiants.is info@gentlegiants.is

We offer memorable seafar-ing adventures includin close-up encounters with wonderful whales in stunning sencery with friendly service on board one of the fastest boats in Iceland. Húsavík is often called the The Whale watching Capital of Europe, our company has a family history of 150 years in the bay. We offer you a unique experience you will not forget

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Borðeyri

Sauðaneshús

Mývatn

Akureyri

NorðurlandNorth Iceland

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4 Ambassador WhaleWatching

Torfunesbryggja harbour Akureyri +354 462 6800 • www.ambassador.is info@ambassador.is

Ambassador is a specialist whale watching tour company offering a range of whale watching and marine wildlife adventures on Eyjafjörður fjord in North Iceland. Our whale watching tours are designed with passion and led by wildlife experts delivering the ultimate whale watching experience.Our primary whale watching vessel is The Ambassador, a German built police vessel with two full walk around decks and six different viewing platforms, making it perfect for whale watching and adventure tours. Heated cabins provide first class comfort and ample space. The galley is always stocked with light snacks, sandwiches, beer and soft drinks.Our team of guides consists of carefully selected whale watching and wildlife enthusiasts that love to share their wealth of knowledge and provide you with the most genuine and entertaining whale watching experience.

5 Artic Sea Tours Harbor area, Dalvik • +354 771 7600www.arcticseatours.is Book@arcticseatours.is

Whale Watching from Dalvik, only 30 minutes from Akureyri. We will take you out to one of the best whale watching grounds in the world! Warm overalls & hot drinks are provided on board, as well as a quick sea angling session on the way back, with a taste of the grilled fish you have caught once backin Dalvik.

09:00 Mar 1st - Oct 31st13:00 Jun 1st - Sep 15th17:00 Jun 15th - Aug 15th20:30 Jun 15th - Aug 10th13:00 Nov 1st - Feb 28th

6 Mývatn Nature BathsMývatn • + 354 4644411www.naturebaths.com info@naturebaths.com

Begin your experience with a relaxing dip in clouds of steam rising up from fissures deep into the earth’s surface and end with a luxurious bath in a pool of geothermal water, drawn from depths of up to 2500 meters. Mývatn Nature Baths are perfect for those who enjoy close contact with nature and want to relax their body and soul in the warm natural waters, overlooking the scenery of lake Mývatn and the volcanic crater of Hverfjall.

Opening Hours 12:00-22:00

7 Pólar Hestar - Riding tours Grytubakki II, 601 Akureyri • +354 463 3179www.polarhestar.is polarhestar@polarhestar.is

Mysterious Elven cities, a Viking trea-sure hidden in the ground, attractive valleys, rivers and a colourful world of wonders are waiting you. We ride through remote valleys to the famous Lake Myvatn. In the autumn, our guests may experience our riding tour "Autumn Colours and Northern Lights" - a fascinating tour through the autum-nal landscape. The Polar Hestar is a family run company that have provided riding tours suitable for beginners and experienced riders since 1985. Be enchanted by the fascinating world of Iceland on horseback!

Events in North Iceland2014

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Sept. 13. - 14. East Hunavatnscounty, Skrapatungurétt, horse round-up. Hundreds of horses are gathered from the highlands. One of the largest social events

of the year for the locals. www.northwest.is

Sept. 27. Laufskálarétt in Hjaltadalur, the most popular horse round-up in Iceland.

Sept / Oct Siglufjörður, Poetry Festival. www.ljodasetur.is

Oct. 5. HúnaÞing Vestra, Víðidalstungurétt. A popular horse round-up. www.northwest.is

Oct. 9. - 12. Akureyri, Ladies Days. Pink and shimmery days in the town, with concerts, exhibitions and everything women love. www.visitakureyri.is

Oct. 25. The First Winter´s Day - Celebrated at the Akureyri Museum. www.minjasafnid.is

Nov. 11. Grímsey, Fiske-Celebration. Celebration on the birthday of the islands patron, Mr. Daniel Willard Fiske. www.grimsey.is

Nov. 30. - Dec. 23. Akureyri, Advent and Christmas program. Enjoy celebrations of the holiday season with colourful decorations, and bonfires and fireworks on New Years Eve.

March 6. - 14. Akureyri, Éljagangur -Blizzard. An annual winter festival taking place in the beginning of March.www.eljagangur.is, www.visitakureyri.is

March 6. - 14. Iceland Winter Games. An action packed event including an AFP slopestyle silver competition, off venue events, parties, DJ shows and concerts.

March 14. Mývatn open, Horses on ice tournament in horse racing..

April 2. - 5. Akureyri, AK-Extreme, Snowboarding competition. A collection of the best snowboarders/skiers in Iceland get together and organise this event. www.akextreme.is

April 11. Mývatn, Orkugangan Ski Race. www.orkugangan.is