Guidebook for Akureyri
Food Scene
Bakaríið við Brúna
1 DalsbrautBest bakery in town
Rub23
Great restaurant with good quality food and excellent service
Home made ice cream next door to my apartment. A little pricey but has lots of flavors and great quality
Valdís
Home made ice cream next door to my apartment. A little pricey but has lots of flavors and great quality
Drinks & Nightlife
Pósthúsbarinn
102 SkipagataPub just around the corner
Arts & Culture
Hof Cultural and Conference Centre
12 StrandgataThe museum is dedicated to the writer and Jesuit priest Jón Sveinsson "Nonni". The street is also a lovely place to take stroll and look at the beautiful houses from the late 1800s and early 1900s
35 locals recommend
Minjasafnið á Akureyri - Akureyri Museum
AðalstrætiThe museum is dedicated to the writer and Jesuit priest Jón Sveinsson "Nonni". The street is also a lovely place to take stroll and look at the beautiful houses from the late 1800s and early 1900s
Parks & Nature
Mývatn
Unique lake and wildlife,,, a must do for the nature lover
Dettifoss (West Side)
Most powerful waterfall in europe
Goðafoss Waterfall
Nice waterfall with an interesting history
Kjarnaskógur is a lovely outdoors area close to Akureyri. It has trails,playgrounds, a small stream and pick nick areas. Pack your pick nick basket and spend a day exploring it
39 locals recommend
Kjarnaskógur
KjarnavegurKjarnaskógur is a lovely outdoors area close to Akureyri. It has trails,playgrounds, a small stream and pick nick areas. Pack your pick nick basket and spend a day exploring it
Sightseeing
Akureyrarkirkja
600 við EyrarlandsvegThe landmark for Akureyri :-)
Entertainment & Activities
Hlíðarfjall
HlíðarfjallsvegurThe best ski area in Iceland. Usually open from late December to May
A must visit when in Akureyri. Soak in the hot tub after a long day. Great for kids
65 locals recommend
Sundlaug Akureyrar
4 SkólastígurA must visit when in Akureyri. Soak in the hot tub after a long day. Great for kids