Akureyri
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20 Jan
Turf-churches
In Akureyri and the surrounding municipalities by the fjord Eyjafjörður there are about 30 different churches.
12 Jan
Northernlights in 2021
The new year started quite nicely by offering a magical evening with northern lights dancing across the sky.
17 Nov
80 years anniversary
Akureyri church which is the most prominent landmark in town is celebrating its 80 years anniversary today.
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How to get here
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The flight from Reykjavík to Akureyri takes about 40 minutes and 4-5 hours to drive. The city busses are free of charge and we have no parking meters, just remember to get a parking-clock, available at the tourist information in HOF, at banks, some shops and gasoline stations.