We want the world to experience the power and beauty of the North.

The Arctic is beautiful – but unforgiving. For nearly 100 years, 66˚North has made life and activity possible where otherwise there would be none. These are stories of adventure, exploration, and the extraordinary everyday. 

Meet the people living at the edge of world.

Whether it’s winter time in North America or Europe, or a cold Icelandic May morning, training through cold weather will help you progress far better for when spring and summer come, and there’s no one better to learn from than Icelandic ultra-marathoners. 

Get to know our collections in detail, from design concepts to real-world applications.

It can be tricky to pack for Iceland as the weather is unpredictable and changes without warning.
If you are thinking about making the trip over, Ása Steinars knows just what you should bring

Even the most travel enthusiast often forget to explore what’s in their backyards. Our brand ambassador Emilie Lilja is back with another Copenhagen city guide. 

With 24 hours of light during Icelandic summer, the opportunities to explore are endless. 

Midnight sun adventures in southern Iceland

This summer, our ambassador, Benjamin Hardman set to traverse and document the Laugavegur trail, aiming to experience all sides of the landscape and conditions on foot within a 24-hour window.

 Staying warm requires preparation and effective layering of your outdoor clothing, so ahead of your next big ski day, we thought we‘d share some insights on how to layer with 66°North.

Physical activity, whether it is inside or outdoors, has rarely been as important as it is right now. Us Icelanders are very privileged to have the great outdoors just outside their doorstep.We met with the local hiking group Lífskraftur, which is comprised of experienced Icelandic female hikers, and asked them about what motivates them to hike, what is good to keep in mind when starting out, and what routes they recommend.We urge everyone to be safe and to follow the local laws in your area as all countries are approaching the COVID-19 health crisis in different ways.

The latest news and views from 66°North headquarters.

Activity and exercise have rarely been as important as right now.

Join us on northern exposures and arctic adventures.

"I chose to look at the bright side and will explore what Denmark has to offer and I wanted to take you with me on those experiences - hopefully, it will inspire you to do the same. But first, a few of my favorite locations and activities in this 66°North Cityguide. Enjoy!"

Guides

NORÐUR Journal

NORÐUR Journal

Sports and activities

What to wear

Visiting Iceland

What to do in Iceland

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Index

Trail running

Emilie Lilja's city guide 2.0

Arctic glow

Lilja's City Guide

Stay safe, stay active

Layering for skiing and snowboarding

Winter Running Guide

What to wear in Iceland