Visitors coming to Akureyri during Christmas and New Year can enjoy the cultural festive celebrations of the holidays along with colourful Christmas lights & decorations.
The Anniversary of Akureyri Municipality is celebrated annually on the weekend closest to the day of establishment which is the 29th of August. It´s a celebration including cultural events like exhibitions, visual art, music, science and so on.
Donald Duck ski competition is always held on the last week of April. Every year about 900-1000 kids from all over Iceland get together in Mt. Hlidarfjall to compete in cross country skiing, alpine skiing and snowboarding.
This international golf tournament takes place at the end of June around Summer Solstice, at he northernmost golf course in the world: Akureyri Golf Club.
The New Year in Akureyri is celebrated in the traditional Icelandic way. A large bonfire at Réttarhvammur (area on the way up to Hlíðarfjall ski centre) kicks off the celebrations around 8pm and then at 9pm a wonderful fireworks display follows, hosted by the local search and rescue organisation Súlur.
All year around there’s something happening in Akureyri. Here you can find information about the annual events and festivals that takes place in Akureyri and surroundings.
The Motorsport festival is one of the largest events of its kind held in Iceland and is an annual celebration of all cars, motorbikes and general motor sport vehicles from around Iceland.
Enjoy treating yourself at Cozy Days with concerts, exhibitions and various events happening around the town.
Many stores and companies invite guests to enjoy a special day or evening during the weekend with a variety of art, music and light refreshments along with new fashion and products. During the weekend stores offer various discounts and organized events for women of all ages.
The European Week for Waste Reduction aims to raise awareness of the need to reduce the amount of waste, by extending the life cycle of objects, sharing ect
Last Thursday in April is ' Museum Day ' in Eyjafjord. The numerous and interesting museums in the fjord organize different programs and open their doors collectively to the public.
Each summer Akureyri Touring Club arranges two hiking weeks in addition to their day hike program and some more complex hikes with tour guides for club members and one-timers that want to join the fun.
Hrísey is a small island in the middle of Eyfjafjörður 35 km from Akureyri with population of 165. During one of the first weekends in July a Family Festival has been held in the island since 1997.
Held over 4 days with over 1,500 participants including coaches and managers, this is one of the largest football competitions held annually in Iceland. Based at KA football grounds, Akureyri.
Easter in Akureyri is an unforgettable experience. Whether you fancy going to a concert, a trip down the ski slopes of Mt. Hlíðafjall, a swim in one of the best Thermal pools in the country or treat yourself to a good meal or drink, Akureyri is the right place.
The “Pollamót” is an annual sporting event held by Icelandair and Þór football club at the beginning of July. It is a football tournament for adult people who want to show they haven’t lost their touch.
Fishermen's Day is an event dedicated to Iceland’s seamen, called Sjómannadagur in Icelandic. This is an annual event that commemorates Iceland’s seafaring culture and sailors.
The inhabitants of Grímsey, Iceland’s northernmost inhabited island and the only part of the country that lies above the Arctic Circle, celebrates the summer solstice the days surrounding 22nd of June with a family festival, offering visitors a chance to participate in the celebrations.
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.
The local town festival "Trilludagar" in Siglufjörður is a family festival. Guests are invited on sea angling and sailing on the fjord. Barbeque where guests are invited to taste tasty fish straight from the sea.
In February most schools in Iceland have a winter break. Akureyri is a popular destination during these holidays. Families come to Akureyri for skiing, for a swim and a slide in Akureyri geothermal pool or to enjoy good food and relaxation in the winter scenery.
The National Day of Iceland which is on the 17th of June is very important celebration for the people of Akureyri as it is to all the people of Iceland, as this is the day the Republic of Iceland was formed. The town is decorated with flags and a full celebratory program starts at 13.00 in and runs until midnight, suitable for all ages.
The town of Siglufjörður is the venue for the annual Folk Music Festival, where music from all around the world is performed alongside traditional Icelandic music.