The Norse Viking Helgi magri (the slim) Eyvindarson originally settled the area in the 9th century. The first mention of Akureyri is in court records from 1562, when a woman was … See more

On 1 January 2015, Akureyri had a population of 18,191; of whom 9,011 were men and 9,180 were women. About 3% of the population are foreign citizens, from 53 countries. In 2014, … See more

The fishing industry has historically been a large and important part of the local economy. In recent years, other industries and business services have also begun. Higher education is … See more

Sites that have been cited as areas of interest include various museums, churches, and the Botanical Gardens. Local museums … See more

Akureyri is located at 65°41′N 18°06′W / 65.683°N 18.100°W and positioned on the west side of the inland end of the fjord Eyjafjörður See more

Crime statistics have been published by the Iceland national police for 2000. Akureyri had a reported 726 nontraffic offences per 10,000 population compared with a national … See more

Akureyri has a robust cultural scene, with several bars and reputable restaurants (such as "Greifinn", "Bautinn", "RUB 23 Steak/Sushi", "Kung Fu sushi bar" and "Götubarinn"). The Icelandic folk dance ensemble "Vefarinn" comes from Akureyri. Folk culture, in … See more