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Icelandic Hidden Gems

Explore Northeastern Iceland’s lesser-known sites, ranging from the geothermal activity of Námafjall, where sulfur crystals and mud pots dominate the landscape, to the basalt columns surrounding Aldeyjarfoss waterfall in the Highlands. Cultural highlights include Siglufjörður’s Herring Era Museum, detailing the country's maritime history, and Sigurgeirs Bird Museum near Lake Mývatn. The Arctic Henge in Raufarhöfn serves as a modern stone monument and sundial, drawing inspiration from Norse mythology.

Icelandic Hidden Gems — Kaart

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Námafjall

In this geothermal area, you can admire colourful sulfur crystals and try to hike a short trail.

Kay Wiese / CC-BY-SA

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The Arctic Henge - Heimskautsgerðið

A modern stone monument in Raufarhöfn inspired by the Norse poem Völuspá. This massive sundial consists of four stone arches and a central column designed to capture the sun’s rays between the gates during specific seasons.

Javier G. R. / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Aldeyjarfoss

The Aldeyjarfoss waterfall is situated in the Highlands of Iceland at the northern part of the Sprengisandur Highland Road.

Aliochad / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Herring Era Museum

The Herring Era Museum is located in Siglufjörður, Iceland. It is Iceland's largest maritime museum and the only Icelandic museum to have…

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Sigurgeirs Bird Museum

Situated near Lake Myvatn, which is home to a huge number of aquatic birds, this museum showcases the largest private bird collection in…