{"id":699,"date":"2024-06-08T10:29:04","date_gmt":"2024-06-08T08:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/iceland-south-or-north-in-winter\/"},"modified":"2024-06-15T09:31:30","modified_gmt":"2024-06-15T07:31:30","slug":"iceland-south-or-north-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/iceland-south-or-north-in-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"South or North Iceland in Winter: where to go?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Where to go in Iceland in winter: south or north? Here&#8217;s our comparison of the two regions during the various months with the main attractions and travel conditions.<br\/>But if you have the time, we recommend you do both!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/North-or-South-Iceland-in-winter.jpeg\" alt=\"Iceland South or North in winter\" class=\"wp-image-689\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>This opinion is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"padding-left:5%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Content<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"North_or_South_Iceland_in_winter_the_best_destination\"><\/span>North or South Iceland in winter: the best destination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Before going into more detail about the differences, here&#8217;s our summary:<\/p>\n\n<p>For maximum attractions and activities, we recommend visiting the south of Iceland.<br\/>For a trip with wide open spaces, fewer tourists and more stable weather conditions.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"South_Iceland_in_winter_summary\"><\/span>South Iceland in winter: summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many popular attractions such as the Golden Circle, waterfalls like Seljalandsfoss and Sk\u00f3gafoss, and the glacial lagoon of J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is the region to visit ice caves and see glaciers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The capital Reykjavik with its museums and festivals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many guided activities are available to discover the landscape in a different way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/South-Coast-in-Winter\/Fjallsarlon\/i-sPzFHfF\/1\/DkstpKDc7Sx6tST8GLxgBQ4d2xRQ2Hj5NHk5pVHn7\/L\/fjallsarlon_Iceland-2399-L.jpg\" alt=\"Fjallsarlon\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Northern_Iceland_in_winter_summary\"><\/span>Northern Iceland in winter: summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wide open spaces with Lake Myvatn, the Hverir geothermal zone and the Godafos waterfall. Fewer iconic attractions to see, but complete black-and-white landscapes!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To the north are the ski resorts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The northern town of Akureyri hosts annual festivals and winter events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conditions are often much better for seeing the aurora (less light pollution, clearer skies).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/North-Iceland\/Myvatn\/Skutustadagigar\/i-wjtBxKb\/1\/CbLL7KdWHfRHZLhN6dBSgFFJttQ2MqDpNrhhwBNgJ\/L\/pseudocraters_Skutustadagigar_Iceland-4168-L.jpg\" alt=\"Stukustadir around Lake Myvatn\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stukustadir<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">OUR GUIDE TO PLANNING A <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Dream trip<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>6 maps that make planning easier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+ 75 pre-selected locations  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical advice  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+ 115 photos to help you choose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-theme-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/ebook-guide-road-trip-iceland-winter\/\">Discover it &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius-waitlist gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Road-trip-guide-Iceland-Winter-eBook-cover-2.jpg\" alt=\"Road trip guide Iceland winter eBook Cover\" class=\"wp-image-1049\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_most_beautiful_landscapes\"><\/span>1. The most beautiful landscapes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Landscapes of southern Iceland in winter<\/h3>\n\n<p>There are many places in South Iceland that remain accessible and fascinating.<br\/>Among the main attractions you have:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reykjavik and its museums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Golden Circle with its geyser, Gullfoss waterfall and Thingvellir fissures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/waterfall-seljalandsfoss-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seljalandsfoss<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/waterfall-skogafoss-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skofagoss<\/a> waterfalls, even if you can&#8217;t walk behind the former in winter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/South-Coast-in-Winter\/Skogafoss-Winter\/i-DnzSqr9\/1\/DdDGHqWMsZxmLPR9LQvwk4XJbtgwVhdwQtnxF7pSG\/L\/Waterfall_Skogafoss_Iceland-3620-L.jpg\" alt=\"Skogafoss in winter\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Skogafoss<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The famous <a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/jokulsarlon-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jokulsarlon<\/a> lagoon with icebergs floating out to sea, and the diamond beach where these icebergs run aground.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;re also a 2-hour drive from the Silver Circle, with its lava tube open in winter, and the Snaefellsnes peninsula.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And activities around the glaciers: see the activities section<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/South-Coast-in-Winter\/Jokulsarlon\/Diamond-beach\/i-DR3fjdk\/1\/C54nWxbdqhHzCffJsTM3qCtCmHkPK5PVFVxTnQdK8\/L\/Jokulsarlon_Diamond_Beach_Iceland-2451-L.jpg\" alt=\"Diamond beach with icebergs\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Diamond Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Landscapes of northern Iceland in winter<\/h3>\n\n<p>Many places are less accessible in winter in Iceland.<br\/>This is our favorite region in summer, because the landscapes are post-apocalyptic. But covered in pristine white snow (snowfalls are heavier in the north), it doesn&#8217;t give the same impression.<br\/>Among the main attractions you have:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lake Myvatn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dimmuborgir lava field<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stukustadir&#8217;s pseudo-craters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Godafoss waterfall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/North-Iceland\/Myvatn\/Dimmuborgir\/i-QkQKzmH\/1\/CDwnKjHxwZpB3vfxNcB3MN9zKK4D8JdJVTwVHCVsR\/L\/Dimmuborgir_Myvatn_Iceland-3945-L.jpg\" alt=\"Dimmuborgir\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dimmuborgir<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Hverir geothermal zone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dettifoss waterfall (only accessible with Super jeep)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The fishing village of Husavik<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The town of Akureyri with its colourful houses and harbour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/North-Iceland\/Myvatn\/Namafjall-Hverir\/i-W8SQDcn\/2\/FHV5VMTXb6wMvQ5N3K67GJkc7kQBNrvHVTJFvmmTB\/L\/Namafjall_Hverir_Iceland-3819-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hverir geothermal zone\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">  Hverir<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winner<\/h3>\n\n<p>Clearly, in winter, the south offers a greater diversity of landscapes and places to visit.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#e4f3f6;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">RENTING A CAR IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Iceland<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Discover the best offers on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/iceland?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discovercars<\/a>, our preferred platform!<br\/>On Route 1, no 4WD required, off Route 1, it depends on your plans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large voiture_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/Driving\/i-q2wFFnJ\/1\/Dn4qbSGkrKhZgHBNz2hWXrPc3VdddRQZ7cdj3FpVX\/S\/drive_South_coast_Iceland-2-21-S.jpg\" alt=\"driving in Iceland\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/iceland?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See available cars &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/renting-car-iceland-tips-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read all our tips<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Conditions_crowds_accessibility\"><\/span>2. Conditions: crowds, accessibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_conditions_in_the_South_in_winter\"><\/span>Travel conditions in the South in winter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>The south is more accessible than the north in winter, and there are more attractions. As a result, there are also many more people in southern Iceland.<br\/>During the day, you won&#8217;t find yourself alone at the most famous attractions!<\/p>\n\n<p>In terms of roads, the Ring Road (Route 1) along the south coast is generally well maintained and less likely to be closed due to winter conditions than roads in the north. The same goes for access roads to the Golden Circle.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/South-Coast-in-Winter\/Skogafoss-Winter\/i-cG8PJ5w\/1\/D4fSHfHc3f532rgwZPz6NDVsdqfQT3zLTKgGg323P\/L\/Waterfall_Skogafoss_Iceland-2072-L.jpg\" alt=\"Tourists in South Iceland\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_conditions_in_the_North_in_winter\"><\/span>Travel conditions in the North in winter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Northern Iceland is less crowded in winter, offering a more tranquil experience, for example at sites around Lake M\u00fdvatn.<br\/>Northern roads, especially those leading to remote areas, are more likely to be temporarily closed due to heavy snow and winter conditions. But Route 1 was also quickly cleared.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/North-Iceland\/Godafoss\/i-cmTb5fW\/1\/XVqKVkJdhfmJHgwwwx76nb7RqV3CRDm6DpGWHQCd\/L\/Godafoss_Iceland-30-L.jpg\" alt=\"fewer people in North Iceland\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Winner\"><\/span>Winner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>It all depends on what you&#8217;re looking for.<br\/>If you want to get away from the crowds and find yourself alone in front of wide-open spaces, choose the north. If you want the quickest roads and trails, head south.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#e4f8fb;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div style=\"background-color:#e4f8fb\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">WHERE TO STAY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Iceland<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2\">Our independent picks for <strong>the accommodation of your dreams<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/where-stay-iceland-best-hotels-areas\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"3911\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to sleep in Iceland<\/a> on a road trip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where to sleep in Reykjavik<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where to sleep on the south coast  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where to sleep on the Golden Circle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/where-to-stay-snaefellsnes-peninsula-best-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to sleep on the Snaefellsnes peninsula<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/where-stay-myvatn-best-hotels-areas\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4565\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to sleep on Lake Myvatn<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"736\" href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/where-to-stay-iceland-winter-best-places-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay on the Island in winter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/South-Coast\/Hotel-Katla\/i-pJBMTRw\/0\/ZQQMRNz8xHstZq28JL5M6NFJtTCctQHbgMHVzVLz\/S\/Vik_Accommodation_Iceland-3648-S.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Katla near Vik\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Activities\"><\/span>3. Activities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a different kind of outdoor experience, there&#8217;s plenty to do in Iceland in winter too.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">South Iceland:<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>visit the ice caves that form temporarily in glaciers, some blue, others black&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=Iceland+ice+caves&amp;searchSource=3&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see options<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glacier hikes &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=Iceland+glacier+hike&amp;searchSource=3&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see options<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snowmobiling on the Langj\u00f6kull glacier &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/reykjavik-l30\/reykjavik-excursion-en-motoneige-sur-le-glacier-langjokull-t430461\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snorkeling or diving in the Silfra fissure &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=Silfra&amp;searchSource=3&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see options<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Icelandic horseback excursions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hot-spring sessions, the best-known in the south is the Blue Lagoon &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/lagon-bleu-l5049\/lagon-bleu-billet-d-entree-avec-boisson-serviette-et-masque-de-boue-t393203\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">book your tickets<\/a> now!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/South-Coast-in-Winter\/Solheimajokull\/i-VvnRKWD\/1\/D9qZf4f25C3jfL6XCQXjNPfjDMs6qqf68Cvn38SqR\/L\/Solheimajokull_glacier_walk__Iceland-1817-L.jpg\" alt=\"Glacier hiking\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Northern Iceland:<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ski resorts close to Akureyri<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Icelandic horseback riding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whale-watching outing &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=Akureyri+Whale+winter&amp;searchSource=3&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see options<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snowmobile on Lake Myvatn &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/reykjahlid-l166876\/snowmobile-by-lake-myvatn-t441454\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sled dogs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hot spring sessions (but fewer options than in the south), e.g. at the Myvatn Nature Baths, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/bains-naturels-de-myvatn-l164818\/billet-pour-une-journee-aux-bains-naturels-de-myvatn-t110131\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">book your tickets<\/a> now.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/North-Iceland\/Myvatn\/Nature-Baths\/i-BdMqkbd\/2\/D9pLp4Nhq7Gzd4NpKbSb3pwvXPXLhS67zZVw4Lmnn\/L\/Nature_Baths_Myvatn_Iceland-4027-L.jpg\" alt=\"Myvatn Nature Baths\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gagante<\/h3>\n\n<p>South Iceland has a more varied range of activities to enjoy the Icelandic landscape in winter.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box 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In any case, nothing is guaranteed, so take your chances.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Northern Iceland&#8217;s aurora borealis viewing advantages<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>less precipitation and cloud cover, increasing the chances of clear skies and better observation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>proximity to the Arctic Circle, which slightly extends the hours of darkness on winter nights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>isolated, sparsely populated areas with darker skies and less light pollution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=Akureyri+northern+lights&amp;searchSource=3&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">&gt;&gt;  Book your guided tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/Northern-lights\/i-LHgcQ3S\/1\/5fJx8zMGXbqxbtCgNwx9kRjh7Nf6XK6b4FGtdmnJ\/L\/northern_lights_Iceland-3663-L.jpg\" alt=\"Northern lights in Iceland in winter\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Northern Iceland&#8217;s aurora borealis viewing advantages<\/h3>\n\n<p>It&#8217;s possible to see the northern lights from southern Iceland, but conditions are a little less optimal (more light pollution and often cloudy skies).<br\/>But there are advantages<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>superb locations facing north, ideal for photographing the aurora: Skogafoss, Jokulsalron, Kirkjufellsfoss&#8230;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A wide choice of organized tours to see the aurora from Reykiavik: by minibus, superjeep or boat.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Weather_north_vs_south\"><\/span>5. 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But here&#8217;s some general information.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Temperatures<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Average winter temperature in the South: 0-2\u00b0C (32-35\u00b0F)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Average winter temperature in the North: -10\u00b0C (14\u00b0F)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Precipitation<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>in winter, in the South = 155m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>in winter, in the north: 95mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/South-Coast-in-Winter\/Drive-to-Vik\/i-tDkfPCV\/1\/C74gfffhQgnN6nKf2WrNxQVGbC2hLkw4KRbJbtggP\/L\/drive_South_coast_Iceland-2-21-L.jpg\" alt=\"Driving in South Iceland\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hours of daylight<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>in the South: the shortest days are at the end of December and beginning of January, with 4 hours of daylight, but the days quickly lengthen to 9 hours of daylight by the end of winter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>in the North: the days are still a little shorter in January, but the country isn&#8217;t huge, so the difference isn&#8217;t that great.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Overall, the main differences are that northern Iceland experiences significantly colder temperatures, less precipitation and slightly fewer daylight hours during the winter months than the southern regions of the country.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/North-Iceland\/Drive-East-to-Myvatn\/i-xCB5QLT\/1\/Dn9pgMrM7HRJt4gNSBgmGbpjsrMrDnBTc9G5tHsdJ\/L\/Eglilstadir_Myvatn_road_1_Iceland-3719-L.jpg\" alt=\"Landscape from Route 1\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=Reykjavik+northern+lights&amp;searchSource=3&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See guided tour options<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\"><span>PLAN<\/span> YOUR TRIP TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">iceland<\/span> IN WINTER<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best of<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ul_box\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/landscape-iceland-winter-panorama-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iceland&#8217;s winter landscapes<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-iceland-winter-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Iceland in winter<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/waterfalls-iceland-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful waterfalls<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/best-tours-caves-ice-iceland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ice caves<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/best-excursions-from-reykjavik-winter-day-trips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best excursions from Reykjavik<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/Snaefellsnes\/Arnarstapi\/i-NFX9vCN\/1\/FdwFVJfh4wdx6pTCBdg5vVLNBJf4xph6CrQjkvWvp\/S\/Arnarstapi_Iceland-5203-S.jpg\" alt=\"Iceland in winter\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Practical advice<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><br\/>Getting around (coming soon)<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/renting-car-iceland-tips-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to rent a car in Iceland<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/driving-iceland-winter-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Winter driving tips<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/where-to-stay-iceland-winter-best-places-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in Iceland in winter<\/a><br\/>Itineraries: 3 days &#8211; 4 days &#8211; 5 days &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/visit-island-winter-one-week-itinerary-road-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 week<\/a> &#8211; 10 days (to come)<br\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/Driving\/i-gNPz6JD\/1\/CGfmHQKPwKJcrdGBLqMjkqvmgRwW8fC8FGFKRWX3n\/S\/South_Coast_ring_road_Iceland-2099-S.jpg\" alt=\"Driving in Iceland in winter\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The must-dos<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/visit-reykjavik-winter-things-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reykjavik in winter<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-golden-circle-winter-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Golden Circle in winter<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/things-to-do-iceland-south-winter-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South coast in winter<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/iceland-eastern-fjords-winter-highlights\/\"><br\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/things-to-do-snaefellsnes-winter-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Snaefellsnes in winter<\/a><br\/>Silver Circle in winter (coming soon)<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/lake-myvatn-winter-things-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake Myvatn in winter<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/iceland-eastern-fjords-winter-highlights\/\">Eastern Fjords in winter<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/waterfall-seljalandsfoss-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seljalandsfoss in winter<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/jokulsarlon-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jokulsarlon in winter<\/a><br\/><br\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/South-Coast-in-Winter\/Skogafoss-Winter\/i-DnzSqr9\/1\/CCWLWFQzNvbCRFMCHkPxzrqHGtsv2GGdfgBrm6thq\/S\/Waterfall_Skogafoss_Iceland-3620-S.jpg\" alt=\"Skogafoss in winter\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage img_provisoire\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Region-Lovers\/Equipe\/i-nsNF6C6\/0\/Cs2F5n96pkt9xFD9D3SVqmQspMhrKgN75nHgBqmjG\/L\/Claire-L.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"titre_auteur_voyage\"><span>SHE MADE THE TRIP AND WROTE THE ARTICLE \n<\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Claire<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where to go in Iceland in winter: south or north? Here&#8217;s our comparison of the two regions during the various months with the main attractions and travel conditions.But if you have the time, we recommend you do both! 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