Walking tours & hiking/running events
In Akureyri you can join guided walking/hiking tours as well as hiking and running events:
The Touring Club of Akureyri
(Ferðafélag Akureyrar)
Strandgata 23
Phone: (+354) 462 2720
E-mail: ffa@ffa.is
Website: ffa.is
The Touring Club offers many guided hiking/walking tours throughout the year. On their webpage you find information on the club‘s annual program.
The club owns 7 huts in the highlands of Iceland, this accommodation must be pre-booked through their office, check office hours.
The club has also published hiking maps of the Glerárdalur valley, Mt Vaðlaheiðir and Ösku route. These maps can be purchased at the clubs office.
Hiking weeks
Akureyri Touring Club (Ferðafélag Akureyrar) organizes two hiking weeks each summer. These are mostly shorter afternoon walks 2-4 hours each taking place in the vicinity of Akureyri The hiking weeks and other hikes on behalf of the Touring Club can be found in what's on and on the clubs webpage.
Súlur Vertical
Email: info@sulurvertical.is
Webpage: www.sulurvertical.com
Facebook: @VerticalSulur
Started in 2016 by the local running club, the event has
grown every year and the latest addition is the 55 km and 3000 m elevation gain run, giving 3 ITRA points. The race takes participants from the highest peaks around Akureyri down to the central heart of town, arriving with a big smile on their face at the finishing line. View the route
Two other shorter races are also on the menu, 28 km and 18 km. The 18 km race is good for anyone familiar with trail running, while the 28 km is more challenging with steeper climbs.
Wide Open
Tel: (+354) 659 3992
Tel: (+354) 697 5383
Website: www.wideopen.is
E-mail: info@wideopen.is
Wide Open is all about hiking, nature and exploring new
horizons away from the crowd.
Eyjafjörður and the natural surroundings of Akureyri are ideal for hiking. Wide Open guides small groups into the mountains and valleys of this scenic fjord.
The company offers day hikes of varying difficulty levels (Moderate, Challenging and Demanding) and midsummer night hikes in June.
On their website you can find more information and find out if the hike of the day fits you!
Languages available: English, French, Spanish and Dutch
Walk or hike on your own
If you prefer to organize and do a tour on your own, have a look at our presentation of different walking and hiking possibilities within the town and vicinity.
There you will find everything from shorter routes to more extensive ones, maps, brochures and more. Have at look at our Walking and Hiking section.