13 Best Things to Do in Akureyri (and Nearby) | Guide to Iceland
WEBAkureyri 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.
Akureyri - Wikipedia
WEBCoordinates: 65°41′N 18°06′W. Akureyri ( [ˈaːkʏrˌeiːrɪ], locally [ˈaːkʰʏrˌeiːrɪ] ⓘ) is a town in northern Iceland. Akureyrarbær [-ˌeiːrarˌpaiːr̥] ("town of Akureyri") is Iceland's fifth most populous municipality and the largest outside the Capital Region.
Visit Akureyri
WEBThere are several airlines flying directly to Akureyri which is the easiest way of visiting, but flying to the main airport Keflavík in the south of Iceland is also an option and then either take a flight from Reykjavík to Akureyri which takes about 40 minutes or drive/take a bus for aprox 4.5-6 hours along main road 1. More information here.
The Ultimate Akureyri Travel Guide: 20 Best Things to See and Do
WEBAkureyri is located at the bottom of the Eyjaförður fjord in North Iceland. Its location on the shores of the Eyjafjörður fjord, surrounded by mountains, makes it a picturesque destination for travellers seeking natural beauty and adventure.
Akureyri travel - Lonely Planet | Iceland, Europe
WEBGetty Images. Akureyri. Iceland, Europe. Akureyri (pronounced ah-koo-rare-ee) stands strong as Iceland’s second city, but a Melbourne, Manchester or Montréal it is not. And how could it be with only 18,600 residents? It’s a wonder the city (which would be a ‘town’ anywhere else) generates this much buzz.
A Guide to Akureyri | Iceland's Capital of the North - Guide to Iceland
WEBIn truth, calling Akureyri “Iceland’s second largest city” is something of a misdemeanour seemings as the population is only around 19,000 people. This would make the city more like a town if it were anywhere else in the world, but given that we’re in Iceland, the classification fits. What does size matter, eh?
A City Guide to Akureyri | Explore the Capital of the North
WEBMarch 7, 2024. Travel. Share article. Akureyri is located in the North of Iceland. It is often called the Capital of the North as it is Iceland’s second-largest city with a population of about 20,000. The city is small but stands out as a …
Akureyri Travel Guide | Guide to Iceland
WEBAkureyri, ‘The Capital of the North’ is a town in the fjord Eyjafjörður in North Iceland. It lies just 100 kilometres (62 miles) away from the Arctic Circle. It is Iceland’s second-largest urban area with a population of about 19,500. Learn …
Attractions | Visit Akureyri
WEBAkureyri Church. The Akureyri church is the symbol of Akureyri. It is a Lutheran church and was designed by the famous architect Gudjon Samuelsson and consecrated in 1940. Culture. History. In town. Arctic Coast Way. The Arctic Coast Way is Iceland’s first official touring route in Iceland.
About Akureyri | Visit Akureyri
WEBSee and do. Eat & Drink; Attractions; Museums; You Can Do Anything; Night life; Walking and Hiking; Culture; Events & festivals; Historical Information Boards; What's on
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