It’s a unique experience for people of all ages to walk around one of the largest turf farms in the country, Grenjaðarstaður in Aðaldalur. Here, visitors can observe old objects and imagine what life on a traditional Icelandic farm life was like. Grenjaðarstaður is an ancient manor, church site and pastorage. It even served as a post office. The oldest part of the turf farm was constructed in 1865 and people lived there until 1949.

Restaurant and a souvenir shop is in the service house next to the farm.

Ten ideas for recreation in Northeast Iceland:

1. Feel hypnotised by Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall, and the breathtaking Goðafoss in Aðaldalur and Adleyjarfoss in Bárðardalur valley.
2. Not just a hot spot for birds, the area around lake Mývatn is a literal hotspot with geothermal activity evident in the bubbling hot springs, Mývatn Nature Baths, and mud pots at Hverarönd.
3. While on the Diamond Circle, explore its other attractions, including the horseshoe-shaped canyon Ásbyrgi, the fantastic rock formations at Hljóðaklettar and the incredible Jökulsárgljúfur canyon, all part of the Vatnajökull National Park.
4. Go whale watching from Húsavík, Iceland’s whale watching capital, where lucky travellers have even spotted blue whales, the largest animal which has ever lived.
5. For another amazing experience on the Arctic Coast Way, relax in geothermal sea baths Geosea by Húsavík, perfectly placed on a hill with a view of Skjálfandi bay.
6. Continuing along the Arctic Coast Way, discover the magic of the midnight sun on Melrakkaslétta peninsula, the northernmost place on the Icelandic mainland.
7. Moving on, marvel at the Arctic Henge, which is under construction in Raufarhöfn. It’s an ideal location for viewing the sunset, sunrise and northern lights in winter.
8. Further east, the desolate beauty of Langanes peninsula attracts with its ghost village Skálar, beaches filled with driftwood and the gannet colony on Skoruvíkurbjarg.
9. In the summer, Northeast Iceland is teeming with birdlife; check out the Birding Trail.
10. Get up close and personal with nature on a hiking, cycling or riding tour.

For more information and travel tips, go to www.northiceland.is