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![]() ![]() While not a filming location for Game of Thrones, the calming waters will still relax you while you imagine being surrounded by other Free Folk. Hopefully you won’t encounter any White Walkers, but Iceland’s rich folklore lets the storytelling guide boost your imagination with tales of trolls and Hidden People alongside curious facts from behind the scenes of Game of Thrones.Īfter a day of beautiful waterfalls, volcanoes, unusual lava rock formations, steaming hot springs, bubbling mud pools and mysterious landscapes, you’ll end the day with a splash at the Myvatn Nature Baths. Here you can try to relive the action in the locations seen in the series. Your next stop will be the magical places where several scenes for Game of Thrones were filmed. According to the Icelandic Sagas, the waterfall takes its name from the chieftain Thorgeir of Ljosavatn throwing his statues of the heathen gods into the falls when Iceland converted to Christianity in the year 1000. Today you will be entering the otherworldly landscapes of Lake Myvatn where the scenes for “North of the Wall” were filmed.Īs the majestic Waterfall of the Gods, Godafoss, greets you, you’ll quickly realize why the Game of Thrones production crew were drawn to this location. Highlights: Godafoss Myvatn Dimmuborgir Hverfjallīreakfast at your hotel. Optional (at extra cost): Northern Lights tour (during winter) If you enjoy outdoor activities we can suggest and help you book day tours with horseback riding, whale watching and snowmobiling. Akureyri has great museums, one of Iceland’s best geothermal swimming pools, and a lively art, coffee house and dining scene. The rest of the day is open for your own activities. It would be perfect to add a Northern Lights tour in the Akureyri area if you are visiting during winter months. ![]() Located only 60 kilometers (19 miles) from the Arctic Circle, the mountains in the area are often capped with snow year-round, and in the winter they offer some of the best skiing in the country. Often referred to as the “Capital of the North”, Akureyri is the largest town in the north of Iceland and is the second largest urban area in Iceland with a population of a little less than 20,000 residents Highlights: Akureyri Nonni House The Christmas Garden Akureyri Folk MuseumĪfter a hearty breakfast, your journey takes you to the Reykjavik domestic airport where you’ll board a 60-minute flight to the beautiful town of Akureyri. ![]()
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