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Attractions North of Reykjavík

Hvammsvik Hot Springs
The site offers eight natural geothermal spring pools which vary in size and temperature, spread along the shoreline of Hvalfjordur fjord, 55 km northeast of Reykjavik. Relax and absorb the natural surroundings’ landscapes of black beaches and mountains, while exploiting the site facilities and bistro. While in the area you can also enjoy fishing, hiking, cycling, paddle-boarding, and more. The site is a great place to admire the northern lights in the winter season. You can combine your visit to the Hvammsvik Hot Springs with visits of other nearby attractions such as the Glymur waterfall, one of Iceland’s highest waterfall 18 km to the east, the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, 110 km to the north, and the Thingvellir National Park part of the Golden Circle, 40 km to the southeast. Note that you would need to prebook your visit to the springs.

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Silfra fissure
A snorkeling and diving site considered one of the best in Iceland and part of the top ten sites in the world, located within the Thingvellir National Park 54 km northeast of Reykjavik. The site offers a great and unusual snorkelling experience, swimming and diving in 2°C crystal clear glacial waters, and all between large volcanic canyons separating the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. A diving guide will accompany you throughout the experience providing the necessary gear and safety instructions.

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Vidgelmir Lava Tube
Its the longest and widest Lava Tube in Iceland and a highly popular destinations for lava tubing, near Husafell, 100 km north of Hvammsvik Hot Springs and 136 km northeast of Reykjavik. Take a tour of the 1.5 km Lava Tube formed more than 1,000 years ago and admire the lava stalactites and stalagmites. On the way to the Vidgelmir Lava Tube have a short stop to admire the Boiling water springs of Deildartunguhver, the most powerfull in Europe, 34 km southwest of the Vidgelmir Lava Tube. Near the water springs you can enjoy the prestigue Krauma SPA. 17 km southwest and on the way to the Vidgelmir Lava Tube visit the cascading Barnafoss waterfalls, and the beautiful wide Hraunfossar waterfalls.

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Langjokull Glacier
The ‘Long Glacier, the second largest in Iceland, is the most popular glacier in Iceland for skiing, hiking, and 4X4 and snowmobile trips, offering magnificent landscapes, 100 km northeast of Reykjavik. Near the highest peaks of Langjokull Glacier visit an artificial man-made ice tunnel offering a magnificent experience of exploring the inner structure of the glacier. A tour of the glacier, ice tunnel exploration, and snowmobiling is highly recommended.

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Attractions North of Reykjavík

Hvammsvik Hot Springs

Silfra fissure

Vidgelmir Lava Tube

Langjokull Glacier