Web infrastructure in Iceland
Iceland offers a distinctive environment for web hosting, with abundant renewable energy and a cool climate that naturally reduces cooling costs. The country hosts about 16 data centers operated by 8 providers, and its position between North America and Europe makes it a logical hub for latency-sensitive traffic. Three internet exchange points serve local and international networks.
The Iceland hosting landscape
Borealis Data Center operates five facilities, the most of any provider in Iceland. Advania Ísland ehf. and Internet á Íslandi hf each run three data centers. atNorth operates two facilities, while Opin Kerfi hf., Mila hf., and Stormur Datacenters ehf. each manage one. The Reykjavik Internet Exchange (RIX) connects 25 networks, making it the largest exchange in the country.
Reykjavik concentrates eight data centers, the highest density in Iceland. Akureyri hosts two facilities, and smaller sites are located in Blönduós, Reykjanesbæ, Kajaani, and Hafnafjörður. Enterprises and content providers needing stable, low-latency connectivity between continents buy hosting in Reykjavik, while edge and backup services are placed in smaller towns like Akureyri.
Key facts
- Iceland has 16 data centers, 8 providers, and 3 IXPs.
- Borealis Data Center runs 5 facilities, the most in Iceland.
- RIX in Reykjavik connects 25 networks, the largest IXP.
- Advania Ísland ehf. and Internet á Íslandi hf each have 3 data centers.
- Reykjavik hosts 8 data centers, the top city for hosting.
- Akureyri has 2 facilities, second only to the capital.
Top hosting cities in Iceland
Hosting providers in Iceland
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Data centers in Iceland
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Mila hf.
atNorth ICE01
atNorth
atNorth ICE03
atNorth
Blönduós Campus
Borealis Data Center
Borealis Data Center
Borealis Data Center
Fitjar Campus
Borealis Data Center
ICE01
Advania Ísland ehf.
ICE02
Advania Ísland ehf.
ICE03
Advania Ísland ehf.
Kajaani Campus
Borealis Data Center
Reykjavík Campus
Borealis Data Center
Reykjavik DC
Opin Kerfi hf.