Guidebook for Akureyri
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Hertz
AkureyrarflugvöllurGood service for a car rental in town.
This is a must for all our guests, extended opening hours, ideal to start the day with a swim or enjoy some relaxing time to run up your appetite before making your way to a restaurant.
65 locals recommend
Sundlaug Akureyrar
4 SkólastígurThis is a must for all our guests, extended opening hours, ideal to start the day with a swim or enjoy some relaxing time to run up your appetite before making your way to a restaurant.
This is a must for everybody visiting the north. An ideal visit for a day tour from Akureyri in a combination with many other sites in the area.
36 locals recommend
Mývatn Nature Baths
This is a must for everybody visiting the north. An ideal visit for a day tour from Akureyri in a combination with many other sites in the area.
Food Scene
Best brunch in town, available all weekends. If you are looking for tasty dinner, this would be good too.
15 locals recommend
Icelandair Hotel Akureyri
23 ÞingvallastrætiBest brunch in town, available all weekends. If you are looking for tasty dinner, this would be good too.
I would recommend this place in the evening, the basement (the name is Græni hatturinn) is known to have an ambitious program of music performers. Many well known but seeking that off venue experience
16 locals recommend
Bláa Kannan
I would recommend this place in the evening, the basement (the name is Græni hatturinn) is known to have an ambitious program of music performers. Many well known but seeking that off venue experience
Essentials
A big grocery store, open 24 hours in the summer and until midnight during winter. Pricier than many others, but usually best quality of fresh items (breads, fruits, vegetables, meat and fish).
30 locals recommend
Hagkaup
17 GrenivellirA big grocery store, open 24 hours in the summer and until midnight during winter. Pricier than many others, but usually best quality of fresh items (breads, fruits, vegetables, meat and fish).
Your budget option for a convenient store. Usually open until 18 or 19 (6 or 7), varies from season and day of week. Cheaper than most.
69 locals recommend
Bónus
KjarnagataYour budget option for a convenient store. Usually open until 18 or 19 (6 or 7), varies from season and day of week. Cheaper than most.
Sightseeing
The best tour operator in Akureyri, offering a wide range of great day excursions. We have gone on some of them and are always pleased with service and knowledgeable guides.
6 locals recommend
Saga Travel Iceland
The best tour operator in Akureyri, offering a wide range of great day excursions. We have gone on some of them and are always pleased with service and knowledgeable guides.
Religious or not, it does not matter. Walking up the stairs to the church is a great way to take in some fresh air and get a great view over the harbour and fjord.
36 locals recommend
Akureyrarkirkja
600 við EyrarlandsvegReligious or not, it does not matter. Walking up the stairs to the church is a great way to take in some fresh air and get a great view over the harbour and fjord.
Arts & Culture
An art lover would be surprised of the standard and enthusiasm going on for art and culture in Akureyri. This one is the first stop of many.
34 locals recommend
Listasafnið á Akureyri / Akureyri Art Museum
8-12 KaupvangsstrætiAn art lover would be surprised of the standard and enthusiasm going on for art and culture in Akureyri. This one is the first stop of many.