The old but stylish Akureyri is the gateway to the north's spectacular beauty, most notably the Myvatn region, Dettifoss waterfall, Godafoss waterfall, and Asbyrgi canyon, which can all be visited on day trips from Akureyri. Nicknamed the "Capital of North Iceland", Akureyri is the second-largest urban area outside Reykjavik and is a sophisticated and thriving city.