Northeast Region

In Iceland's northeast, the land seems alive—volcanic craters, steaming vents, and bubbling mudpots create an otherworldly terrain. Lake Mývatn's wetlands draw one of Europe's largest gatherings of waterbirds, while black lava fields stretch to the horizon. Offshore, humpback and minke whales feed in rich waters, beneath cliffs crowded with puffins and guillemots. And the north was even famously featured in the Will Ferrell film, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, shining a spotlight on this wild and remote coast.