My recommendations and favourites!!!
Sightseeing
If u are looking for a relax and a stunning view at same time this is my favorite only 1 hour drive to the east. U can add a red wine from the bar to enjoy it a little bit more!!
18 locals recommend
Geosea - Geothermal Sea Baths
If u are looking for a relax and a stunning view at same time this is my favorite only 1 hour drive to the east. U can add a red wine from the bar to enjoy it a little bit more!!
The Akureyrar church is the symbol of Akureyri. It is a Lutheran church and was disigned by architect Gudjon Samuelsson and concecrated in 1940. The central stained glass window above the altar formed a part of a set originatin gfrom England. The bas-reliefs on the nave balcony are by sculptor Asmundur Sveinsson and the baptismal font is a replica of a work by scultor Bertel Thorvaldsen.
The church is located in the town center. There's a tradition in Iceland to walk up the steps to the curch and counting the many steps.
36 locals recommend
Akureyrarkirkja
600 við EyrarlandsvegThe Akureyrar church is the symbol of Akureyri. It is a Lutheran church and was disigned by architect Gudjon Samuelsson and concecrated in 1940. The central stained glass window above the altar formed a part of a set originatin gfrom England. The bas-reliefs on the nave balcony are by sculptor Asmundur Sveinsson and the baptismal font is a replica of a work by scultor Bertel Thorvaldsen.
The church is located in the town center. There's a tradition in Iceland to walk up the steps to the curch and counting the many steps.
The garden is one of the northern most botanical gardens in the world. The public park was opened in 1912 but the botanic section in 1957. There are about 6600 alien taxa growing in the garden in beds and nursery and around 430 species of the native taxa. The park is very popular both by locals and visitors.
The Botanical garden is equally popular with the local population and visitors to Akureyri. A wide variety of both Icelandic and foreign flora is to be found there and new species ar always being added to the collection. The garden, therefore, is an excellent choice for those wishing to take a break from the stress of daily life, playing as they do, the role both of a peaceful public park and also a beautiful plant collection.
The Garden is open 1st of june to 30 september. On weekdays from 8:00 to 22:00 and at weekends from 9:00 to 22:00
61 locals recommend
Botanical Garden Akureyri
EyrarlandsvegurThe garden is one of the northern most botanical gardens in the world. The public park was opened in 1912 but the botanic section in 1957. There are about 6600 alien taxa growing in the garden in beds and nursery and around 430 species of the native taxa. The park is very popular both by locals and visitors.
The Botanical garden is equally popular with the local population and visitors to Akureyri. A wide variety of both Icelandic and foreign flora is to be found there and new species ar always being added to the collection. The garden, therefore, is an excellent choice for those wishing to take a break from the stress of daily life, playing as they do, the role both of a peaceful public park and also a beautiful plant collection.
The Garden is open 1st of june to 30 september. On weekdays from 8:00 to 22:00 and at weekends from 9:00 to 22:00
I learned soon to like planes and where usually taken to our next airport to see planes land and take off. I thank it all to my dad's enthusiastic for airplanes and still is ;) So I have to recomend our aviation museum in Akureyri.
The Aviation Museum in Akureyri, founded on 1 mai 1999 and formally opened 24th of june 2000, the story of aviation in Iceland is traced right up to the present time. Numerous photographs and detailed text present a realistic and interesting account of pilots in their everyday activities. And where pictures and imagination end, concrete reality takes over. The museum contains many types of aircraft; for example, a plane of the same kind as the first aircraft in the possession of Loftleiðir Airline as well as Iceland's oldest ambulance aeroplane and the first glider built in Akureyri 1937.
Opening hours:
1. june - 30. september. Daily from 13-17 and by arrangement.
Winter: Open saturdays from 13:00 to 17:00 and by arrangement.
6 locals recommend
Icelandic Aviation Museum
I learned soon to like planes and where usually taken to our next airport to see planes land and take off. I thank it all to my dad's enthusiastic for airplanes and still is ;) So I have to recomend our aviation museum in Akureyri.
The Aviation Museum in Akureyri, founded on 1 mai 1999 and formally opened 24th of june 2000, the story of aviation in Iceland is traced right up to the present time. Numerous photographs and detailed text present a realistic and interesting account of pilots in their everyday activities. And where pictures and imagination end, concrete reality takes over. The museum contains many types of aircraft; for example, a plane of the same kind as the first aircraft in the possession of Loftleiðir Airline as well as Iceland's oldest ambulance aeroplane and the first glider built in Akureyri 1937.
Opening hours:
1. june - 30. september. Daily from 13-17 and by arrangement.
Winter: Open saturdays from 13:00 to 17:00 and by arrangement.
Hlíðarfjall
HlíðarfjallsvegurLeikfangahúsið - Akureyri Toy Museum
46 AðalstrætiMinjasafnið á Akureyri - Akureyri Museum
AðalstrætiLaufás Museum
Motorcycle Museum of Iceland
Hof Cultural and Conference Centre
12 StrandgataFood scene
This is my all time favorite fish restaurant. Well it is located in Húsavík, one hour away driving. But worth the drive. I love fish and was so delight when it opened few years ago. U must try this one if u are more into fish.
Naustið
1 ÁsgarðsvegurRestaurant for special occations. Really good but a litle bit pricy. They are well known for their delicious sushi.
81 locals recommend
Rub23
Restaurant for special occations. Really good but a litle bit pricy. They are well known for their delicious sushi.
Family friendly really tasty American restaurants. Mainly offer hamburgers and shakes. The kids can get an ipad while they are waiting for example.
13 locals recommend
Hamborgarafabrikkan
Family friendly really tasty American restaurants. Mainly offer hamburgers and shakes. The kids can get an ipad while they are waiting for example.
In my opinion the best Thai cuisine in town. They offer fish, and vegetarian dishes along with meat.
8 locals recommend
Krua Siam
13 StrandgataIn my opinion the best Thai cuisine in town. They offer fish, and vegetarian dishes along with meat.
This is a very nice bakery/coffeehouse. You can sit and drink coffee in a cozy enviroment.
37 locals recommend
Bakaríið við Brúna
1 DalsbrautThis is a very nice bakery/coffeehouse. You can sit and drink coffee in a cozy enviroment.
Another favourite of mine. This hotel is great for cozy dinner. They have a snack menu from 14:00 -21:00
Hotel Akureyri
67 HafnarstrætiAnother favourite of mine. This hotel is great for cozy dinner. They have a snack menu from 14:00 -21:00
Kaffi kú
The restaurant is located in the loft area above the cow barn.
This pink and delicious cafe is on my top 3 cafes in Akureyri. They make delicious crépes. Do not miss this out 🥰
Sykurverk Café
This pink and delicious cafe is on my top 3 cafes in Akureyri. They make delicious crépes. Do not miss this out 🥰
Things to do
Sundlaug Akureyrar
4 SkólastígurBjórböðin - SPA & Restaurant
31 ÆgisgataAmbassador Whale Watching
Skautahöllin á Akureyri
Græni hatturinn
HafnarstrætiMe and my familie love this place, it is like stepping into christmas every time. They sell various things as well candy. It is homemade candy and foods you can find there.
22 locals recommend
Christmas House
Me and my familie love this place, it is like stepping into christmas every time. They sell various things as well candy. It is homemade candy and foods you can find there.