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Whale watching trip from pier at Akureyri. 3 hour round trip and spotted 5 humpback whales. At least 3 different companies offer these trips, about £64 GBP per adult. Wrap up warm as wind chill in August still biting. Picture taken with Nikon D5100 and Tameron 300 mm zoom lens on manual focus, auto flash off setting, shot in RAW.
Whale watching trip from pier at Akureyri. 3 hour round trip and spotted 5 humpback whales. At least 3 different companies offer these trips, about £64 GBP per adult. Wrap up warm as wind chill in August still biting. Picture taken with Nikon D5100 and Tameron 300 mm zoom lens on manual focus, auto flash off setting, shot in RAW.
Charming little town. Their stoplights are red hearts.
These two men were photographers at a local festival. They used a camera from the 1850s that had been renovated. The photos were on plates and took hours to develop, they men used dangerous chemicals like cyanide in the process. When the photos came out no one could believe how clear they were. It was hard to tear my eye away from the plates. They were real, simple and serene.
Went to a viking festival right outside of Akureyri, Iceland. It was on of the best photo ops during the trip. I have no idea where I was exactly but I was surrounded by beautiful mountains.

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Modern apartment in Akureyri Iceland

Modern apartment in Akureyri Iceland

4 out of 5
Akureyri Akureyri Northeastern Region
Stay at this apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Glerártorg and Centre for Visual Arts are located nearby.
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Modern apartment in Akureyri Iceland
Akureyri Cottages

Akureyri Cottages

2.5 out of 5
Stórholt 1 Akureyri
Stay at this holiday park in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Glerártorg and Centre for Visual Arts are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (52 reviews)
Smooth and easy check in. Friendly staff.

Reviewed on 12 June 2025

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Akureyri Cottages
Centrum Hotel

Centrum Hotel

3 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 102 Akureyri Northeast Region
Stay at this hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (513 reviews)
Everything was perfect, will definitely be back!

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

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Modern apartment in Akureyri Iceland

Modern apartment in Akureyri Iceland

4 out of 5
Akureyri Akureyri Northeastern Region
Stay at this apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Glerártorg and Centre for Visual Arts are located nearby.
Modern apartment in Akureyri Iceland
Private country house located Akureyri

Private country house located Akureyri

4 out of 5
Akureyri, Northeast, Islandia Akureyri
Stay at this holiday home in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Glerártorg and Centre for Visual Arts are located nearby.
Private country house located Akureyri
K16 apartments

K16 apartments

3.5 out of 5
Kaupvangstræti 16 Akureyri
Stay at this apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (583 reviews)
Lovely clean and spacious apaetment with large lounge with well-equipped kitchen and separate bedroom with large very comfortable bed. Great location and from the balcony, we could see across to the beautiful church and thrn downwards to the sea and mountains beyond. It was so close to the high street, ...

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Popular places to visit

Aurora over the winter forest

Forest Lagoon

You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern lights views and shops.

Forest Lagoon
Akureyri which includes street scenes and modern architecture

Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall

Whether you are attending a conference or want to be entertained by music, theater or art, this waterfront building has it covered.

Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
The Botanic Gardens at Akureyri, Iceland

Akureyri Botanical Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Akureyri Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Akureyri. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Akureyri Botanical Garden
Akureyri Church featuring a church or cathedral

Akureyri Church

Marvel at the stained-glass panel and the huge pipe organ that are among the treasures of this modern church that towers over the city.

Akureyri Church
Akureyri, with Hlidarfjall behind, viewed from the eastern shore of Eyjafjordurat dusk in winter, northern Iceland.

Hlidarfjall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hlidarfjall during your travels in Akureyri. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Hlidarfjall

University of Akureyri

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Akureyri during your trip to Akureyri. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

University of Akureyri

Activities

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

NZ$173
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
Nature Baths

Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri

NZ$342
per adult
Day Trip to Lake Mývatn And The Nature Baths from Akureyri
Northern Lights

Akureyri Northern Light Tour

NZ$232
per adult
Akureyri Northern Light Tour
Godafoss waterfall

Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

NZ$335
per adult
Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri
Godafoss and the Forest Lagoon

Godafoss and the Forest Lagoon

NZ$364
per adult
Godafoss and the Forest Lagoon
Goðafoss Waterfall By Jowi Wasilewska

Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group

NZ$352
per adult
Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group
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Cities near Þorpið

Akureyri which includes a coastal town

Akureyri