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Hostelling International - North Iceland
HI Iceland is a non-profit membership organization established in 1939. The organization is a member of Hostelling International, a worldwide network of over 4000 hostels in 80 countries with app. 35 million overnights a year worldwide. Membership means that the Icelandic hostels fulfill the international standard for HI hostels.

Since its inception the organization's main goal has been to promote and encourage travel with people of all ages, increasing their knowledge and appreciation of nature and culture.

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Akureyri
The Hostel in Akureyri is situated in the centre of the city, by the main road "Hörgárbraut". Akureyri, the capital of the north with 17,000 inhabitants, offers many interesting and enjoyable sights and activities for the visitors. Near the Hostel you find all the service a city has to offer. Assistance is provided for handicapped people. In Akureyri you can take a lot of guided day tours and longer tours, for example to Mývatn, Dettifoss, Eyjafjörður, Skagafjörður, Hrísey, Grímsey and Ólafsfjörður. There are daily tours to Greenland from Akureyri during the summer. Akureyri Hostel also offers two new summerhouses which can accommodate 7 persons each.

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Fellshlíð
The Hostel in Fellshlíð is situated in Eyjarfjörður 25 km from Akureyri. It is ideal for those who want to enjoy the peace of the country in a comfortable and homely environment. Fellshlíð has an active farm live with cows, sheep and horses. Guests should note that the next store is 25 km away and there is no breakfast available at Fellshlíð. There are various activities for people to do in Eyjafjarðarsveit. There are museums, trout fishing, a swimming pool and a golf course. Its location, which is close to the main road, offers many possibilities for various walking tours and other outdoor activities and the scenery is magnificent towards all directions.

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Kópasker
Kópasker is a small village in the north-east part of Iceland. Its economy is built around services for the surrounding sheep farms. The Hostel is located in the centre of the town with all necessary services close by. App. 33 km from Kópasker is Ásbyrgi which is part of the National Park Jökulsárgljúfur. In the National Park are many interesting places like Hljóðaklettur and Forvöð. Dettifoss is the most powerful waterfall in Europe, but there are also smaller waterfalls in Jökulsá, like Hafragilsfoss & Vígabergsfoss. Many species of birds are found in Melrakkaslétta. Rauðinúpur (30 km away) is an ideal place for bird watchers. Best time of the year to observe the birds are in May and September/October. At Snartastaðir there is a very good folk museum.

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Ósar
Ósar is located on the Vatnsnes Peninsula, 25 km north of road no.1. Over the last three years the hostel has been completely renovated. An unusually beautiful sunset gives the Hostel its name. Ósar ocean beach is full of life. Seals abound and also eider ducks and other birds, and the rock Hvítserkur, which resembles a prehistoric Dinosaur, is within walking distance from the Hostel. The unspoiled nature, peaceful environment and a variety of recreation opportunities makes Ósar an ideal stop in an Iceland tour. In only about 5 min walk you are in unusually close contact with nature. Here guests can see a number of different birds and one of Iceland's biggest colonies of seals, swimming only a few meters from the beach.

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Sæberg
Halfway between Reykjavík and Akureyri, you will find Sæberg Hostel located just 1 km. off highway no. 1 in Hrútafjörður. Set in a renovated farmhouse it is ideal for those looking for a peaceful countryside setting to reload the batteries. Guests can also find interesting walking paths along the shore and up to the moor, and watch the wild bird life, such as Eider and Puffin as well as rare ones such as the Great Northern Diver. Close by the Hostel there is a local historical museum whose popular exhibitions uncover the daily life of past generations in the area.

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Ytra Lón
The unspoiled nature, many different kinds of birds and the peaceful environment makes Ytra Lón an ideal stop for nature lovers and people who are seeking a relaxed atmosphere in a family owned Hostel, with an Icelandic - Dutch family. While walking along the coast you see a number of long left farmhouses, a big variety of plants, thousands of Artic Sterns and a close view of the Gannet, breeding among other seabirds on the rocks. 20 meters from the Hostel runs the river Lónsá where anglers can try trout fishing. Guests have the opportunity to join in the work on the farm.

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