My guidebook to Akureyri and surroundings
Sightseeing
Great place within 10 minutes walk from the apartment. A favourite for the locals and guests
65 locals recommend
Sundlaug Akureyrar
4 SkólastígurGreat place within 10 minutes walk from the apartment. A favourite for the locals and guests
Words don´t describe this place well enough. It is worth the trip and the entrance fee. A must place to visit.
36 locals recommend
Mývatn Nature Baths
Words don´t describe this place well enough. It is worth the trip and the entrance fee. A must place to visit.
he best tour operator in Akureyri, offering a wide range of great day excursions.
6 locals recommend
Saga Travel Iceland
he best tour operator in Akureyri, offering a wide range of great day excursions.
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.
A must place to see for all visitors, regardless of when you visit Akureyri. A great atmosphere and a lot to see and taste :-) Located a short drive out of town - but worth the short drive/taxi ride
22 locals recommend
Christmas House
A must place to see for all visitors, regardless of when you visit Akureyri. A great atmosphere and a lot to see and taste :-) Located a short drive out of town - but worth the short drive/taxi ride
Food scene
The best place to buy groceries and other basic stuff. The cheapest place around.
69 locals recommend
Bónus
KjarnagataThe best place to buy groceries and other basic stuff. The cheapest place around.
Great coffee and snacks. A nice place to visit to have drinks, grab a book from the shelves (yes you can read them without buying) and watch the locals :-)
11 locals recommend
Penninn Eymundsson Akureyri
91 HafnarstrætiGreat coffee and snacks. A nice place to visit to have drinks, grab a book from the shelves (yes you can read them without buying) and watch the locals :-)
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
Blaa Kannan Cafe
96 HafnarstrætiI 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
The state run alcohol store. Great variety of beers, light wine and spirits. Within walking distance of the apartment.
6 locals recommend
Vinbudin
HólabrautThe state run alcohol store. Great variety of beers, light wine and spirits. Within walking distance of the apartment.
One of the most popular restaurants in Akureyri. Try the sushi pizza, it’s not of this world. I sometimes have it for starter and dessert 🙃
81 locals recommend
Rub23
One of the most popular restaurants in Akureyri. Try the sushi pizza, it’s not of this world. I sometimes have it for starter and dessert 🙃
This icecream store is a short 3 minute walking distance from the apartment. Great variety of healthy and less healthy choices of refreshing expiriences. My favourite icecream store in Akureyri !
Ísbúðin Akureyri
GeislagataThis icecream store is a short 3 minute walking distance from the apartment. Great variety of healthy and less healthy choices of refreshing expiriences. My favourite icecream store in Akureyri !
Healt and exercise
3 minutes walking distance from the apartment. Super nice place to work out and relax afterwards in the hot tubs located on the roof of the building.
World Class Strandgötu
14 Strandgata3 minutes walking distance from the apartment. Super nice place to work out and relax afterwards in the hot tubs located on the roof of the building.
Arts and 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.
Shopping
The local shopping mall. Great if you need clothes, food or gear for your outdoor sports.
36 locals recommend
Glerártorg
GlerárgataThe local shopping mall. Great if you need clothes, food or gear for your outdoor sports.