Guidebook for Akureyri

Ragnar Torfi
Ragnar Torfi
Guidebook for Akureyri

Food Scene

Excellent fresh baked sourdough breads and plenty of pastry.
37 locals recommend
Bakaríið við Brúna
1 Dalsbraut
37 locals recommend
Excellent fresh baked sourdough breads and plenty of pastry.
Family oriented resturant with plenty of selection for everyone. Great pizzas.
25 locals recommend
Greifinn
20 Glerárgata
25 locals recommend
Family oriented resturant with plenty of selection for everyone. Great pizzas.
Good jucy burgers!
13 locals recommend
Hamborgarafabrikkan
13 locals recommend
Good jucy burgers!
Some say the best resturant in Akureyri.
81 locals recommend
Rub23
81 locals recommend
Some say the best resturant in Akureyri.

Parks & Nature

For a romantic walk in the woods. Or old fashion playtime with the kids. For jogging. Great for picknics.
39 locals recommend
Kjarnaskógur
Kjarnavegur
39 locals recommend
For a romantic walk in the woods. Or old fashion playtime with the kids. For jogging. Great for picknics.
Botanical garden. Beautiful paths past thousands of plants. Great coffeehouse in the center
61 locals recommend
Botanical Garden Akureyri
Eyrarlandsvegur
61 locals recommend
Botanical garden. Beautiful paths past thousands of plants. Great coffeehouse in the center

Entertainment & Activities

During season (May-October) you may expect to see different type of whales during this 3 hour trip
15 locals recommend
Ambassador Whale Watching
15 locals recommend
During season (May-October) you may expect to see different type of whales during this 3 hour trip
One of your favorite swimming pools in Iceland.
65 locals recommend
Sundlaug Akureyrar
4 Skólastígur
65 locals recommend
One of your favorite swimming pools in Iceland.
In the winter it is one of the best skiing places in Iceland. In the summer you can take the ski-lift up and enjoy the view. Hike to the top, then either walk down or hitch a ride on the lift.
24 locals recommend
Hlíðarfjall
Hlíðarfjallsvegur
24 locals recommend
In the winter it is one of the best skiing places in Iceland. In the summer you can take the ski-lift up and enjoy the view. Hike to the top, then either walk down or hitch a ride on the lift.
A unique place located in Húsavík. Multiple warm pools located with a unique view over the ocean.
18 locals recommend
Geosea - Geothermal Sea Baths
18 locals recommend
A unique place located in Húsavík. Multiple warm pools located with a unique view over the ocean.
34 locals recommend
Listasafnið á Akureyri / Akureyri Art Museum
8-12 Kaupvangsstræti
34 locals recommend
New geothermal baths. Opened in the spring of 2022. https://www.forestlagoon.is/en
12 locals recommend
Forest Lagoon
605 Vaðlaskógur
12 locals recommend
New geothermal baths. Opened in the spring of 2022. https://www.forestlagoon.is/en
The local church is one of Akureyri's most photographed landmark. Walk up or down the steps and count them.
36 locals recommend
Akureyrarkirkja
600 við Eyrarlandsveg
36 locals recommend
The local church is one of Akureyri's most photographed landmark. Walk up or down the steps and count them.