Nicknamed the “Capital of the North,” Akureyri is the largest town outside the Rejkavik area. Akureyri, like the national forest we visited a few days ago, is something best enjoyed toward the end of a long Icelandic road trip. The multiple grocery stores, fun town center and modest city museums might make for a fun diversion if driving through Iowa. But for us now, in the final days of our epic summer road trip, it is an oasis we would rather not leave.

View from the Nonni House (built in 1850 it is one of the oldest houses in Akyueri)