Sustainable data centers in Iceland Minimize your carbon footprint and reduce your long-term costs with our data centers in Iceland. Explore Iceland locations Home atNorth data centers Iceland data centers Why Iceland? The Perfect Location for Your Data Iceland is an unrivaled location for data centers, offering a unique combination of natural, economic and technological advantages. Its electricity is powered by a sustainable mix of geothermal and hydroelectric energy, minimizing carbon footprints while keeping costs low. With Europe’s lowest population density, Iceland has abundant land for development, a reliable power infrastructure and a transparent regulatory framework that supports long-term scalability. As a North Atlantic data hub, Iceland boasts excellent connectivity. Submarine cables link Iceland to North America, the UK and Europe, with the new IRIS cable providing a direct high-capacity connection to Ireland. Jump to Section Iceland’s natural benefitsWhy choose Iceland for your data center?Our Iceland data center sitesDon’t just take our word for it… 1 – Iceland’s natural benefits Iceland’s data centers benefit from a year-round mild climate that provides free ambient cooling, resulting in exceptionally low Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE). The country also fosters a positive business environment with low corporate tax rates, competitive energy prices and a European legislative framework, creating a solid foundation for data center operations. Explore Iceland locations 2 – Why choose Iceland for your data center? Iceland stands out as a cool, green and scalable environment for data operations. Its carbon-free electricity is sourced entirely from geothermal and hydroelectric power, helping minimize environmental impact and ensuring a sustainable energy supply. The country also supports growth through ample land availability, a favorable regulatory framework and incentives for green industry development. With its modern power systems, long-term energy contracts and political stability, Iceland ensures that data center operators can expand confidently and reliably. Explore Iceland locations 3 – Our Iceland data center sites ICE01 – Reykjavik Located in the capital, this Tier 3 data center provides maximum reliability and sustainable, energy-efficient solutions. It is ideal for enterprises seeking a robust, high-performance infrastructure. Visit location ICE02 – Keflavik This high-density facility, designed for extreme compute workloads, spans 4.5 hectares with the potential to expand an additional 5.4 hectares. Its location and scalability make it perfect for demanding operations. Visit location ICE03 – Akureyri In the tech hub of North Iceland, this Tier 3 data center is situated on 2.5 hectares of land, offering room for future growth. Its position in Akureyri highlights Iceland’s potential for regional technology development. Visit location 4 – Don’t just take our word for it… Iceland consistently ranks among the most reliable electricity suppliers in the world. World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Index (2018). Iceland has one of the best markets globally for incentives, political stability, sustainability and power costs. Cushman & Wakefield 2023 Global Data Center Market Comparison. Iceland is a politically stable country. For the past 15 years, Iceland has ranked first on the Global Peace Index. Our locations Find your data center Reset Find by… Country 1 Denmark Finland Iceland Sweden Location Akureyri Copenhagen Helsinki Keflavik Myllykoski Reykjavik Solleftea Stockholm Varde Site type Mega Site Metro Site Filters Filters Iceland DEN01 Metro Site Copenhagen, Denmark DEN02 Mega Site Varde, Denmark FIN01 Metro Site Helsinki, Finland FIN02 Metro Site Helsinki, Finland FIN03 Metro Site Helsinki, Finland FIN04 Mega Site Myllykoski, Finland ICE01 Metro Site Reykjavik, Iceland ICE02 Mega Site Keflavik, Iceland ICE03 Mega Site Akureyri, Iceland SWE01 Metro Site Stockholm, Sweden SWE04 Mega Site Solleftea, Sweden With atNorth in a position to house our AI supercomputer immediately, we could get this project off the ground and running in less than six months. atNorth’s team has been nothing but exceptional: from initial service delivery and execution to their continued excellence in service, everything they deliver is of the highest quality. Michal Tarnawski Global Director of IT, Opera Why atNorth and the Nordics? See how we deliver smarter, greener solutions to our customers. Why atNorth Why the Nordics Experience Since 2009, we’ve been a pioneer in the Nordic data center industry, offering unmatched expertise and innovation Sustainable approach Our sustainability strategy drives efficient, high-performance solutions to help organizations reduce their carbon footprint Full stack offering atNorth is a data center provider offering a full stack solution with complete control and transparency Nordic leader atNorth is the leader in sustainable Nordic data centers, operating seven sites with several new sites under construction Diverse culture We take pride in being a multi-cultural team bringing together unique perspectives, ideas and expertise Customer centric atNorth’s solutions-driven approach ensures flexibility to meet our customers’ evolving business needs Sustainable energy The Nordics provide low-cost, renewable energy, powering atNorth data centers sustainably Natural cooling The Nordic climate enables natural cooling, cutting energy use, costs and carbon emissions Available land The Nordics offer abundant land near major cities, with options across all five countries for your next project Connectivity With 25+ high-speed sub-sea fiber routes, the Nordics connect your business to European and North American markets Heat reuse Excess heat from our data centers will power Nordic district heating, benefiting communities and lowering CO2 from our data centers Carbon neutral Two-thirds of Nordic electricity is renewable, with the region aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 – or even 2035 Speed to market Nordic governments support data center growth. With local expertise, atNorth can build your bespoke center in twelve months Green power With low-cost, renewable energy, the Nordics help businesses reduce carbon footprints and achieve NetZero goals Related Insights Latest news, insights and resources More insights Iceland Leadership 10 February 2025 News atNorth awarded Icelands top ICT prize Iceland Sustainability 07 November 2024 News atNorth announces vast data center expansion in Iceland and new heat Reuse partnership Iceland 08 October 2024 In the news Connecting education with industry Data center Iceland 10 April 2024 In the news Summit of the data center industry in Reykjavik Frequently asked questions Why is Iceland a good location for data centers? In the winter, Iceland’s temperatures are just above freezing, and the summers are cool. This mild climate is perfect for cooling Iceland’s data centers in a natural and carbon-free way. The data center industry in Iceland is rapidly growing and improving, making it ideal for future opportunities, particularly in the area of sustainability. Is the electricity in Iceland renewable and clean? Iceland’s electricity is a sustainable mix of geothermal and hydroelectric power generation. A data center in Iceland will minimize your carbon footprint and reduce long-term costs. Iceland has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2040. Being so far north, is the latency between Iceland and Europe slow? Iceland is a North Atlantic data hub with submarine cables connecting North America, the UK, Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and Denmark. The new high-capacity IRIS cable directly connects Iceland and Ireland, with latency approximately 10ms. General enquirySales enquiry General enquirySales enquiry Have a question? If your enquiry relates to anything other than Sales, please complete this form and our specialist data center experts will be in touch. 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