Akureyri Attractions
Akureyri is the largest community outside the Reykjavík area, with 15,000 inhabitants. Akureyri is the center of trade and services in northern Iceland.
Situated on the longest fjord in the country and surrounded by mountains reaching 1,000-1,500m/3,300-5,000ft. Akureyri is about 40km/25mi south of the Arctic Circle. Summer days occasionally reach 25°C and although winters bring heavy snowfall and cold weather, calm and still weather prevails.
Despite it's isolated position, Akureyri's cultural life and entertainment are flourishing. The town has the modern University of Akureyri, a symphony orchestra, theaters, art museums, cafés, restaurants and night-clubs. There is a wide range of shops in the town, offering brand-name products.
Sports and leisure activities are also well-catered for. There are several gyms, golf courses, sports grounds and the skiing area is the best in the country. The town boasts an excellent skating rink, and cross-country skiing trails.
Situated on the longest fjord in the country and surrounded by mountains reaching 1,000-1,500m/3,300-5,000ft. Akureyri is about 40km/25mi south of the Arctic Circle. Summer days occasionally reach 25°C and although winters bring heavy snowfall and cold weather, calm and still weather prevails.
Despite it's isolated position, Akureyri's cultural life and entertainment are flourishing. The town has the modern University of Akureyri, a symphony orchestra, theaters, art museums, cafés, restaurants and night-clubs. There is a wide range of shops in the town, offering brand-name products.
Sports and leisure activities are also well-catered for. There are several gyms, golf courses, sports grounds and the skiing area is the best in the country. The town boasts an excellent skating rink, and cross-country skiing trails.
Listagil Arts Centre
Listagil, or the Akureyri Arts Center, is a "Street of the Arts" created out of old industrial buildings.
Listagil Arts Center contains varied activities and establishments, such as the Akureyri Art Gallery, Akureyri School of Art, artists' studios, exhibition halls, restaurants and plus a visitors' studio for the benefit of traveling artists.
Listagil Arts Center contains varied activities and establishments, such as the Akureyri Art Gallery, Akureyri School of Art, artists' studios, exhibition halls, restaurants and plus a visitors' studio for the benefit of traveling artists.
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Akureyri Botanical Garden
The Akureyri Botanical Garden, the world's most northerly, functions both as public gardens with decorative plants and as a botanical garden with a noteworthy collection of specimens from Icelandic flora along with 4,000 imported flowers, trees and shrubs.
Hours
June 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 |
Akureyri Church
The stained-glass windows in this church designed by architect Guðjón Samúelsson originated from Coventry Cathedral in England.
The Akureyri Church was consecrated 1940 and dedicated to Matthias Jochumsson, a poet and the author of the Icelandic National Anthem.
The Akureyri Church was consecrated 1940 and dedicated to Matthias Jochumsson, a poet and the author of the Icelandic National Anthem.
Akureyri Church
Box 442
Akureyri, Nordurland eystra IS-602
Iceland
Box 442
Akureyri, Nordurland eystra IS-602
Iceland
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Akureyri Municipal Library And Archives
The public lending library was first established in 1827 and houses over 80,000 volumes as well as the district historical archives.
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| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
David's House
The home of one of Iceland's best-loved poets, David Stefansson (1895-1964). Built in 1944, it contains the poet's original furnishings, personal effects and his library, which is one of the largest and most valuable private book collections in Iceland.
Good Templars' Museum
Exhibits showing the work of the Good Templars in Iceland are housed in Friðbjarnarhús, built in 1856, and named after bookbinder and bookseller Fridbjorn Steinsson, a prominent community figure and one of the founders of the order.
Helgi the Lean
5-minutes from the Akureyri's center is a statue of Helgi the Lean, the first settler in the area.
Laxdalshus
Laxdalshus is the oldest house in Akureyri, built in 1795. It was the home of merchants and their agents almost without interruption right up to 1933.
By Laxdalshus is a rowan tree, grown from a very old and legendary tree.
By Laxdalshus is a rowan tree, grown from a very old and legendary tree.
Natural History Museum
On exhibit are specimens of all breeding bird species in Iceland and their eggs, and extensive collections of marine fauna, insects, plants, lichens and mushrooms.
An interesting piece in the museum is a stuffed great auk recreated from bits and pieces from other birds.
An interesting piece in the museum is a stuffed great auk recreated from bits and pieces from other birds.
Akureyri Natural History Museum
Hafnarstraeti 81
Akureyri, Nordurland eystra IS-600
Iceland
Hafnarstraeti 81
Akureyri, Nordurland eystra IS-600
Iceland
Hours
May 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:30 | Closed | 13:30 | 13:30 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Nonni's House
Nonnihús was the childhood home of the writer Jón Sveinsson (Nonni), 1857-1944. Nonni is best known for his books of his childhood experiences, written for young readers.
Nonnihús is one of the oldest houses in Akureyri, c 1850. It tells much about life in 19th C Iceland and includes his personal belongings and editions of the Nonni books in many languages.
Nonnihús is one of the oldest houses in Akureyri, c 1850. It tells much about life in 19th C Iceland and includes his personal belongings and editions of the Nonni books in many languages.
Port of Akureyri
The Port of Akureyri is Iceland's second largest port after Reykjavík In recent years the port has become a popular cruise destination, bringing thousands of visitors to the area each summer.
Triumphal Heights House (Matthias Jochumsson Memorial)
Sigurhaeðir is the house built in 1903 by the Rev. Matthias Jochumsson, one of Iceland's greatest poets, and his home until his death in 1920. It includes a collection of his letters and manuscripts.
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