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June 13
09:00-16:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Fremstafell – Barnafoss – Barnafell – Fellsskógur

the hike goes to Barnafoss, then continues along a forest trail beside the Skjálfandafljót river. The hike ends at Ljósvetningabúð
Daytrips
June 14
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
June 19 - June 21
Grímsey

Summer Solstice Festival

The event is celebrated annually in Grímsey island.
Daytrips For the kids Lectures Festivals
June 20
12:30-18:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Málmey – History, Nature and Culture

he island is home to rich birdlife, as well as remarkable history and nature. A guided walk around the island lasts about two hours.
Daytrips
June 21
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
June 22
19:00-22:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Hiking Week: Waterfall Tour in Eyjafjörður

Svavar leads a hike through Þverárgil in Eyjafjörður, where several beautiful waterfalls can be seen, including Litli Goðafoss.
Daytrips No charge
June 24
19:00-22:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Hiking Week: Hólavatn in Eyjafjörður

A walk around Hólavatn. On the north and west sides of the lake
Daytrips No charge
June 25
17:00-22:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Hiking Week: Uppsalahnjúkur

The hike heads south up to Haus, where there is a cairn, and continues along the mountain up to the peak.
Daytrips No charge
June 26
19:00-22:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Hiking Week: Þúfnagangur with Árni Arnsteinsson

Árni from Dunhagi invites participants on an evening walk, hiking from Grjótgarður to Heiðarhús, an old abandoned farm.
Daytrips No charge
June 27
08:00-16:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Mývatnssveit: Skútustaðir – Litlaströnd – Grænavatn – Skútustaðir

Hike along the Kráká river to the farm Litlaströnd before crossing Framengjar.
Daytrips
June 27
10:00-15:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Children’s and Family Trip – Skeiðsvatn in Svarfaðardalur

Hike from Skeiði in Svarfaðardalur along a trail to Skeiðsvatn.
Daytrips For the kids
June 28
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
July 1 - July 5
20:00-16:00
Siglufjörður

Siglufjörður Folk Music Festival

Annual Folk Music Festival in Siglufjörður. Concerts, courses and Academia
Daytrips Exhibitions Festivals Concert
July 2
17:00-20:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Children’s and Family Trip – Fishing Trip at Ljósavatn

Join us for a fishing trip, where we cast lines and enjoy the outdoors.
Daytrips For the kids No charge
July 4
08:00-21:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Kerling – Seven Peaks Hike

Hike from Finnastaðir up Kerling and continue north along the seven peaks.
Daytrips
July 5
09:00-15:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Moldhaugnaháls – Litli Hnjúkur

The hike starts from the farm Moldhaugar, crossing moorland and gravel flats onto the ridge of Moldhaugnaháls.
Daytrips
July 5
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
July 11
08:00-16:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Þveráröxl – Þúfufjall in Fnjóskadalur Valley

The hike starts at Lokastaðarétt, to Réttarhóllinn and then ascends Þveráröxl
Daytrips
July 11
09:00-18:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Trip to Flatey in Skjálfandi Bay – 11 July

The group will sail from Húsavík to Flatey with Norðursigling. The sailing takes approximately two hours.
Daytrips
July 12
08:00-16:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Mývatnssveit: Hofsstaðir – Sandvatn – Hofsstaðir

The hike starts at Hofsstaðir and goes up onto Hofsstaðaheiði, with views over Lake Mývatn and Sandvatn
Daytrips
July 12
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
July 18
08:00-18:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Ólafsfjarðarskarð

A hike from Þverá in Ólafsfjörður through Kvíabekkjardalur up to Ólafsfjarðarskarð.
Daytrips
July 18
10:00-14:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Fossdalur near Ólafsfjörður

A hike from Ytri-Á at Kleifar in Ólafsfjörður out to Fossdalur.
Daytrips
July 19
08:00-13:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Skuggabjargaskógur – E-Bike Mountain Tour

Drive to the gravel pit at Víkurskarð and cycle north to Draflastaðir.
Daytrips
July 19
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
July 20 - July 26
20:00-13:00
Hamrar

The National Icelandic Jamboree

The Icelandic Scout Association invites scouts from around the world to the National Jamboree in the summer of 2026.
Akureyrarvaka 2025 Daytrips Dance
July 25
08:00-18:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Mt Dýjafjallshnjúkur

A hike starting from the farm Dagverðartunga in Hörgársveit, south of Fornhagagil.
Daytrips
July 25
09:00-17:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Leirhnjúkur – Reykjahlíð – Hlíðarfjall

The drive begins to the parking area at Leirhnjúkur, north of the Krafla Power Station. The hike starts with a walk to Leirhnjúkur
Daytrips Sport Festivals
July 26
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
August 2
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
August 8
08:00-18:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Möðruvallafjall in Eyjafjörður – East Route

Möðruvallafjall is a majestic mountain rising over eastern Eyjafjarðarsveit. Connected to nearby mountains and highland areas
Daytrips
August 9
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
August 15
08:00-17:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Mt Strýta

A hike up Mannshrygg on Hlíðarfjall, across Vindheimajökull, and to Strýta (1,456 m).
Daytrips
August 16
08:00-15:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Hvalvatnsfjörður – E-Bike Tour

Cycling out along Hvalvatnsfjörður from Gljúfurá on Leirdalsheiði.
Daytrips
August 16
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
August 22
08:00-17:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Forvöð East of Jökulsárgljúfur

The walk explores the spectacular eastern side of Jökulsárgljúfur, including Vígabjarg, Grettisbæli, Réttarfoss, Hljóðaklettar, Kallbjörg, Hallhöfðaskógur
Daytrips
August 22
08:00-15:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Four Peaks in Eyjafjörður – The Laufásstrandarfjöll Mountains

The hike begins close to the main road between Ysta Vík and Fagrabær. The route ascends Ystuvíkurfjall and to Kræðufell
Daytrips
August 23
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
August 23
10:00-16:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Children’s and Family Trip – Einbúi in Öxnadalur

We drive to Hraun in Öxnadalur. From there, the hike goes up Draugadalur and continues to the summit of Einbúi
Daytrips For the kids No charge
August 29
08:00-17:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Gæsadalur – Gæsafjöll

We drive to the entrance of Gæsadalur and from there walk into the valley, crossing the scree slopes east of the river
Daytrips
August 30
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
September 1
17:00-19:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Children’s and Family Trip – Shore Exploration

We will explore the diverse life of the shoreline—small animals, seaweed, and birds—climb on rocks, and splash around in a stream.
Daytrips For the kids No charge
September 5
10:00-14:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Riverbanks of the Eyjafjarðará

The walk starts at the parking area below Kaupang. From there, we walk to the old bridge over the Eyjafjarðará river and continue along its riverbanks.
Daytrips No charge
September 6
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
September 12
10:00-14:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Gæsadalur in Vaðlaheiði: Autumn Colors Hike

A walk from the parking area at the top of Víkurskarð north through Gæsadalur to Gæsagil.
Daytrips
September 13
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
September 19
10:00-15:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Húsavík – Botnsvatn: Autumn Colors Hike

We drive to Húsavík. The walk follows a hiking path on the mountain known as the Blue Mountain, Húsavíkurfjall.
Daytrips
September 20
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
September 27
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
October 3
10:00-14:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Mt Böggvisstaðafjall

We drive to Dalvík Church and leave the cars there. Roads and tracks are followed up the mountain. The final slope up Böggvisstaðafjall is fairly
Daytrips
October 4
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
October 11
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
October 18
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
October 25
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
November 1
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
November 8
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
November 15
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
November 22
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
November 29
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
December 6
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
December 13
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
December 20
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge
December 27
10:00-11:00
Ferðafélag Akureyrar

Let’s Take a Step

Exercise, fresh air, and good company – everyone is welcome!
Daytrips Sport No charge