Highlights of Akureyri
Highlights of Akureyri
Akureyri has a lot to offer, below we list some of the many things we recommend our guests to do while in Akureyri.
- The Botanic garden – most of the Icelandic flora as well as about 7500 foreign plants.
- The Art Museum and Artist ‘Alley
- Sundlaug Akureyrar – outdoor swimming pool, 2 pools, hut tubs, play areas and waterslides.
- Húni II – boat excursions
- Restaurants – promoting local food
- Kjarnaskógur – wood, trails and playgrounds
- The old town – old houses and museums
- Golf course - The northern most 18-hole golf course and the competition “Artic Open”
- Glerárgil – canyon and trails
- Hrísey – small island, village, culture and trails
- Akureyri Town festival - end of august each year
- Summer Art festival - from end of juni until end of august each year
- Beer from Víking and Kalda - Local breweries
- Ice-cream – locals favourite in the store Brynja
- Akureyrarkirkja - church, design and interior
- Hlíðarfjall - The best skiing area in the country
