Akureyri, Iceland
Rafter Akureyri is a quietly refined house set within the Eyjafjörður valley, just beyond the town. Framed by mountains and the shifting light of the fjord, the house offers both seclusion and proximity to the landscapes that define northern Iceland, with four thoughtfully composed bedrooms, two of them en suite. At its centre, an open living space anchors the house, designed for gathering and resetting between days spent outdoors. A private geothermal hot tub sits just beyond, looking out across the valley; a place to return to after time on the water, in the mountains, or along the fjord. From here, North Iceland unfolds with ease: whale-filled waters, volcanic terrain, and alpine slopes all within reach, while the house remains a calm, grounded base throughout.
North Iceland, centred around Akureyri, offers a quieter, more authentic side of the country - defined by wide fjords, dramatic mountains, and a strong connection to nature. Often called the capital of the north, Akureyri combines the charm of a small town with excellent restaurants, cafés, and cultural life, all set along the shores of the Eyjafjörður fjord. The region is an ideal base for exploring some of Iceland’s most striking landscapes, from volcanic formations and waterfalls to geothermal areas and remote valleys. In winter, North Iceland is known for reliable snow, skiing, and northern lights, while summer brings long days, hiking, whale watching, and access to the Diamond Circle’s natural highlights. Less crowded than the south yet rich in scenery and experiences, North Iceland is perfect for travellers seeking space, calm, and a deeper sense of place, without sacrificing comfort or accessibility.
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Set out into one of Iceland’s longest fjords, where calm, sheltered waters offer some of the best whale watching in the country, with frequent sightings of humpbacks, dolphins, and occasionally blue whales against a backdrop of quiet, snow-dusted mountains.
Hidden within a quiet birch forest, Forest Lagoon feels suspended between sea and sky. Warm geothermal water meets crisp northern air as steam drifts through the trees and across Eyjafjörður. The infinity edge dissolves into the fjord beyond — a place to linger, to exhale, to watch the light shift slowly over the mountains.
Above Akureyri, Hlíðarfjall offers wide-open slopes with uninterrupted views across the fjord. Snow falls softly, lift lines are rare, and the air feels impossibly clean. Long runs, quiet pistes, and Arctic light create a rhythm that is both invigorating and calm
Discover a unique geothermal region shaped by volcanic activity, where lava fields, steaming vents, and quiet crater lakes surround the calm waters of Mývatn, creating one of Iceland’s most distinctive and atmospheric landscape
A helicopter flight over Iceland’s glaciers, revealing vast ice fields, deep crevasses, and volcanic landscapes from above, with the chance to land in one of the most remote settings in the world.