Journey through northern Iceland: Diamond Circle, Mývatn and whales in Húsavík

Au cœur des paysages volcaniques du nord de l’Islande, à quelques pas du lac Mývatn, Vogafjós Guesthouse invite à découvrir une Islande authentique et chaleureuse. Nichée dans un environnement naturel préservé, cette adresse pleine de charme allie le confort de ses hébergements à l’atmosphère conviviale d’une ferme familiale. Ici, la vie rurale islandaise se dévoile au rythme des saisons, entre traditions agricoles, saveurs locales et panoramas sauvages. Une escale singulière, idéale pour explorer les merveilles géothermiques de la région tout en savourant l’art de vivre islandais.

Regarded as one of the best whale-watching sites in Iceland, Skjálfandi Bay, departing from Húsavík, offers several different ways to encounter these majestic marine mammals.

At the heart of the small port of Siglufjörður, surrounded by the mountains of the Tröllaskagi peninsula, the Sigló Hotel offers a peaceful retreat facing the fjord. Its warm atmosphere, inspired by the village's maritime history, invites you to slow down and take in the setting.

From the hotel, set out on foot to explore Siglufjörður before returning, at the end of the day, to the outdoor hot tub facing the mountains and the waters of the fjord. A charming address for discovering the North of Iceland.

After a day spent crossing the wild landscapes of northern Iceland, it’s time to slow down…

A few minutes from Akureyri, a road winds gently into Vaðlaskógur forest. Here, between the trees and the mountains, lies Forest Lagoon, a hidden refuge set above the fjord.

You slip into pleasantly warm geothermal water and almost immediately the pace changes. Eyjafjörður stretches out ahead, framed by mountains. Steam hovers over the water, the silence of the forest wraps around the pools, and you simply stay there, taking in the landscape.

Throughout the experience, you move between the warmth of the lagoons and the panoramic sauna, before, for the braver ones, a few moments in the cold pool. Then you return, gladly, to the warm water and its uninterrupted views over the fjord.

And why not reach the bar directly from the pool, order a drink, and stretch this moment out a little longer?

As the light fades over the mountains, Forest Lagoon takes on an almost otherworldly atmosphere.
In winter, snow and long nights wrap the landscape in a fairytale-like stillness. With a bit of luck, the northern lights light up the sky, completing this enchanting setting.

A suspended moment, between forest, warm water and the vastness of Iceland.