Anna´s guidebook to Akureyri
Attractions
The Akureyri church is the symbol of Akureyri. It is a Lutheran church and was designed by architect Gudjon Samuelsson and consecrated in 1940. The central stained glass window above the altar formed a part of a set originating from England. The bas-reliefs on the nave balcony are by sculptor Asmundur Sveinsson and the baptismal font is a replica of a work by sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen.
The church is located in the town center. There´s a tradition in Iceland to walk up the steps to the church and counting the steps!
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Akureyrarkirkja
600 við EyrarlandsvegThe Akureyri church is the symbol of Akureyri. It is a Lutheran church and was designed by architect Gudjon Samuelsson and consecrated in 1940. The central stained glass window above the altar formed a part of a set originating from England. The bas-reliefs on the nave balcony are by sculptor Asmundur Sveinsson and the baptismal font is a replica of a work by sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen.
The church is located in the town center. There´s a tradition in Iceland to walk up the steps to the church and counting the steps!
The garden is one of the northern most botanical gardens in the world. The Public Park was opened in 1912 but the Botanic section in 1957. There are about 6600 alien taxa growing in the garden in beds and nursery and around 430 species of the native taxa. The park is very popular both by locals and visitors.
The Botanical Garden is equally popular with the local population and visitors to Akureyri. A wide variety of both Icelandic and foreign flora is to be found there and new species are always being added to the collection. The garden, therefore, is an excellent choice for those wishing to take a break from the stress of daily life, playing as they do, the role both of a peaceful public park and also a beautiful plant collection.
The Garden is open 1st of June to 30 September. On weekdays from 08.00-22.00 and at weekends from 09.00-22.00.
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Botanical Garden Akureyri
EyrarlandsvegurThe garden is one of the northern most botanical gardens in the world. The Public Park was opened in 1912 but the Botanic section in 1957. There are about 6600 alien taxa growing in the garden in beds and nursery and around 430 species of the native taxa. The park is very popular both by locals and visitors.
The Botanical Garden is equally popular with the local population and visitors to Akureyri. A wide variety of both Icelandic and foreign flora is to be found there and new species are always being added to the collection. The garden, therefore, is an excellent choice for those wishing to take a break from the stress of daily life, playing as they do, the role both of a peaceful public park and also a beautiful plant collection.
The Garden is open 1st of June to 30 September. On weekdays from 08.00-22.00 and at weekends from 09.00-22.00.
The fire glows and crackles in the fireplace. Christmas melodies and aroma in the air. Only ten minutes drive from the center of the town of Akureyri, in the Jólagarðurinn or Christmas garden you'll find the magical world of Christmas. On the outside the fire-engine red house resembles a cookie house but once inside you discover Christmas decorations from all over the world, alongside with traditional Icelandic Christmas items and variations of selected handicrafts from local craftsmen/women.
There is no bus that goes to the Christmas Garden. Best way to get there is by own car or hire a taxi.
In the beautiful garden surrounding the house are benches and tables provided, making this an excellent spot for a picnic. The fairytale tower houses the worlds biggest Christmas calendar worth climbing the stairs for.
In the garden one can also find The Whishing well of unborn children, a place of tranquility and peace.
Open all year.
June - Agust 10.00-18.00
September - Desember 12.00-18.00
Januar - May 14.00-18.00
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Christmas House
The fire glows and crackles in the fireplace. Christmas melodies and aroma in the air. Only ten minutes drive from the center of the town of Akureyri, in the Jólagarðurinn or Christmas garden you'll find the magical world of Christmas. On the outside the fire-engine red house resembles a cookie house but once inside you discover Christmas decorations from all over the world, alongside with traditional Icelandic Christmas items and variations of selected handicrafts from local craftsmen/women.
There is no bus that goes to the Christmas Garden. Best way to get there is by own car or hire a taxi.
In the beautiful garden surrounding the house are benches and tables provided, making this an excellent spot for a picnic. The fairytale tower houses the worlds biggest Christmas calendar worth climbing the stairs for.
In the garden one can also find The Whishing well of unborn children, a place of tranquility and peace.
Open all year.
June - Agust 10.00-18.00
September - Desember 12.00-18.00
Januar - May 14.00-18.00
The Akureyri Swimming Pool is one of the most popular attractions in Akureyri. It is open all year round. The pool area includes two 25m outdoor pools, pummeling water jets, water slides, splashpool, an indoor pool, four hot pots, steam bath and an extensive area for sunbathing. All the pools are heated by natural geothermal water .Temps range from a pleasant 27°C to the hottest hot pot, 42°C. The whole facility is maintained to a high standard. In summer 2018 a new hot tub, paddle pool and sunbathing area will open. Addionally a new playground area for kids will open at the Swimming Pool Garden.
Akureyri swimming pool is one of Iceland's finest. The development of the site is on going with the aim to make it better than ever before for people of all ages. Whether you are a local enjoying the social swimming pool culture of Akureyri or a tourist looking to unwind, Akureyri swimming pool can offer everyone, young and old a space to have fun and relax. The pool has excellent disabled facilities and accessibility.
Opening hours:
Winter (29 August - 3 June): Weekdays: 6.45-21.00, Saturdays and Sundays: 9.00-19.00.
Summer (4 June - 24 August): Weekdays: 6.45-21.00, Saturdays: 8.00-21.00, Sundays: 8.00-19.30.
Easter: Holy (Maundy) Thursday, Good Friday, Saturday, Easter Sunday: 9.00 - 19.00, Easter Monday: 9.00 - 18.30
Christmas and New Year: 23 Dec. 09.00-18.00, 24 Dec. 06.45-12.00, 25 Dec closed, 26 Dec 11.00-19.00, 27-30 Dec regular opening hours, 31 Dec 06.45-12.00, 1 Jan closed
Other Public holidays: The First Day of Summer: open 09.00 - 19.00 Ascension Day: open 09.00-19:00. Pentecost and 2nd day of Pentecost: open 09:00-18:30. August Bank Holiday: 08:00-19:30.
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Sundlaug Akureyrar
4 SkólastígurThe Akureyri Swimming Pool is one of the most popular attractions in Akureyri. It is open all year round. The pool area includes two 25m outdoor pools, pummeling water jets, water slides, splashpool, an indoor pool, four hot pots, steam bath and an extensive area for sunbathing. All the pools are heated by natural geothermal water .Temps range from a pleasant 27°C to the hottest hot pot, 42°C. The whole facility is maintained to a high standard. In summer 2018 a new hot tub, paddle pool and sunbathing area will open. Addionally a new playground area for kids will open at the Swimming Pool Garden.
Akureyri swimming pool is one of Iceland's finest. The development of the site is on going with the aim to make it better than ever before for people of all ages. Whether you are a local enjoying the social swimming pool culture of Akureyri or a tourist looking to unwind, Akureyri swimming pool can offer everyone, young and old a space to have fun and relax. The pool has excellent disabled facilities and accessibility.
Opening hours:
Winter (29 August - 3 June): Weekdays: 6.45-21.00, Saturdays and Sundays: 9.00-19.00.
Summer (4 June - 24 August): Weekdays: 6.45-21.00, Saturdays: 8.00-21.00, Sundays: 8.00-19.30.
Easter: Holy (Maundy) Thursday, Good Friday, Saturday, Easter Sunday: 9.00 - 19.00, Easter Monday: 9.00 - 18.30
Christmas and New Year: 23 Dec. 09.00-18.00, 24 Dec. 06.45-12.00, 25 Dec closed, 26 Dec 11.00-19.00, 27-30 Dec regular opening hours, 31 Dec 06.45-12.00, 1 Jan closed
Other Public holidays: The First Day of Summer: open 09.00 - 19.00 Ascension Day: open 09.00-19:00. Pentecost and 2nd day of Pentecost: open 09:00-18:30. August Bank Holiday: 08:00-19:30.
Bjórböðin ('Beer Bath') SPA, 35 km outside of Akureyri, opened in 2017 and offers visitors the unique opportunity to soak in a relaxing bath of young beer and live beer yeast. The beneficial effects of yeast on the body and skin are well-documented and with a follow-up relaxation session, you are guaranteed to leave feeling rejuvenated.
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Bjórböðin - SPA & Restaurant
31 ÆgisgataBjórböðin ('Beer Bath') SPA, 35 km outside of Akureyri, opened in 2017 and offers visitors the unique opportunity to soak in a relaxing bath of young beer and live beer yeast. The beneficial effects of yeast on the body and skin are well-documented and with a follow-up relaxation session, you are guaranteed to leave feeling rejuvenated.
Eyjafjördur Fjord is one of the best places in Iceland for cross-country and downhill skiing. Both in the several ski centers found in the area as well as off pist in the high mountains surrounding the fjord.
The Akureyri's ski-slopes, which are on Mt. Hlídarfjall, 5 km above the town, invite skiiers to the area from the beginning of December till end of April. The elevation in the skislopes ranges from 500 m to 1000 m above sea level, and there is therefore plenty of snow during the winter.
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Hlíðarfjall
HlíðarfjallsvegurEyjafjördur Fjord is one of the best places in Iceland for cross-country and downhill skiing. Both in the several ski centers found in the area as well as off pist in the high mountains surrounding the fjord.
The Akureyri's ski-slopes, which are on Mt. Hlídarfjall, 5 km above the town, invite skiiers to the area from the beginning of December till end of April. The elevation in the skislopes ranges from 500 m to 1000 m above sea level, and there is therefore plenty of snow during the winter.
Whale watching and wildlife experience with professional guides that help to enrich your knowledge and understanding of the Eyjafjordur fjord‘s ecosystem, geology, history and folklore.
The probability of spotting whales in Eyjafjordur is incredibly high, over 99% sighting success.
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Ambassador Whale Watching
Whale watching and wildlife experience with professional guides that help to enrich your knowledge and understanding of the Eyjafjordur fjord‘s ecosystem, geology, history and folklore.
The probability of spotting whales in Eyjafjordur is incredibly high, over 99% sighting success.
Let yourself be pulled by huskies on a sledge through the beautiful winter landscapes of North Iceland.
Dog Sledding North Iceland
KnarrarbergLet yourself be pulled by huskies on a sledge through the beautiful winter landscapes of North Iceland.
Skautahöllin á Akureyri
Ice-skating rink
Culture
Hof is a cultural building that hosts multiple musical and theatrical events as well as exhibitions of all sorts. The building has two larger conference auditoriums and a comprehensive restaurant service. Hof has first-class facilities for events of various kinds and the best available technical equipment. The building was opened in August 2010.
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Hof
12 StrandgataHof is a cultural building that hosts multiple musical and theatrical events as well as exhibitions of all sorts. The building has two larger conference auditoriums and a comprehensive restaurant service. Hof has first-class facilities for events of various kinds and the best available technical equipment. The building was opened in August 2010.
Græni hatturinn bar offers different kind of drinks and live music. It is located beneath Bláa kannan café on the main street.
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Græni hatturinn
HafnarstrætiGræni hatturinn bar offers different kind of drinks and live music. It is located beneath Bláa kannan café on the main street.
Museums
Friðbjarnarhús now houses an exhibition of 20th century toys owned by Guðbjörg Ringsted. Among other things one can see dozens of dolls and toy cars. On the upper floor is the old meeting room of the Independent Order of Good Templars, which donated the house to the Municipal Council of Akureyri in 2009.
Friðbjarnarhús is believed to have been built in 1856. The house is named after Friðbjörn Steinsson, bookbinder, bookseller and member of the Municipal Council for a great many years. The Independent Order of Good Templars in Iceland was established at Friðbjörn´s home and in 1961 the I.O.G.T. bought the house for the purpose of establishing a memorial museum. The house was assigned the status of protected building in accordance with the law on national heritage in 1978 and the House Protection Fund has awarded recognitions for its preservation and renovation.
Opening hours:
1. June - 1. September: Daily 13 - 17.
September: Saturdays 14 - 16.
Other months upon request.
Leikfangahúsið - Akureyri Toy Museum
46 AðalstrætiFriðbjarnarhús now houses an exhibition of 20th century toys owned by Guðbjörg Ringsted. Among other things one can see dozens of dolls and toy cars. On the upper floor is the old meeting room of the Independent Order of Good Templars, which donated the house to the Municipal Council of Akureyri in 2009.
Friðbjarnarhús is believed to have been built in 1856. The house is named after Friðbjörn Steinsson, bookbinder, bookseller and member of the Municipal Council for a great many years. The Independent Order of Good Templars in Iceland was established at Friðbjörn´s home and in 1961 the I.O.G.T. bought the house for the purpose of establishing a memorial museum. The house was assigned the status of protected building in accordance with the law on national heritage in 1978 and the House Protection Fund has awarded recognitions for its preservation and renovation.
Opening hours:
1. June - 1. September: Daily 13 - 17.
September: Saturdays 14 - 16.
Other months upon request.
The Nonni House was the childhood home of the writer and Jesuit priest Jón Sveinsson, who used the pen name Nonni. The house was built in 1850 and is today one of Akureyri´s oldest buildings. It serves as a memorial museum where Nonni´s books are preserved in such diverse languages as Chinese and Esperanto. Various Nonni books can be bought in several languages at the museum.
Open daily 10.00-17.00 from 1 June until 1 October and daily 13.00-16.00 from 2 October - 31 May. Closed 24-25 December and January 1. To get there: 20-30 min. walk south from town center. By bus: Take bus number 5 or 6, go out by Akureyri Museum.
Open daily 10.00-17.00 from 1 June until 1 October and daily 13.00-16.00 from 2 October - 31 May. Closed 24-25 December and January 1. To get there: 20-30 min. walk south from town center. By bus: Take bus number 5 or 6, go out by Akureyri Museum.
Open daily 10.00-17.00 from 1 June until 1 October and daily 13.00-16.00 from 2 October - 31 May. Closed 24-25 December and January 1. To get there: 20-30 min. walk south from town center. By bus: Take bus number 5 or 6, go out by Akureyri Museum.
Open daily 10.00-17.00 from 1 June until 1 October and daily 13.00-16.00 from 2 October - 31 May. Closed 24-25 December and January 1.
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Minjasafnið á Akureyri - Akureyri Museum
AðalstrætiThe Nonni House was the childhood home of the writer and Jesuit priest Jón Sveinsson, who used the pen name Nonni. The house was built in 1850 and is today one of Akureyri´s oldest buildings. It serves as a memorial museum where Nonni´s books are preserved in such diverse languages as Chinese and Esperanto. Various Nonni books can be bought in several languages at the museum.
Open daily 10.00-17.00 from 1 June until 1 October and daily 13.00-16.00 from 2 October - 31 May. Closed 24-25 December and January 1. To get there: 20-30 min. walk south from town center. By bus: Take bus number 5 or 6, go out by Akureyri Museum.
Open daily 10.00-17.00 from 1 June until 1 October and daily 13.00-16.00 from 2 October - 31 May. Closed 24-25 December and January 1. To get there: 20-30 min. walk south from town center. By bus: Take bus number 5 or 6, go out by Akureyri Museum.
Open daily 10.00-17.00 from 1 June until 1 October and daily 13.00-16.00 from 2 October - 31 May. Closed 24-25 December and January 1. To get there: 20-30 min. walk south from town center. By bus: Take bus number 5 or 6, go out by Akureyri Museum.
Open daily 10.00-17.00 from 1 June until 1 October and daily 13.00-16.00 from 2 October - 31 May. Closed 24-25 December and January 1.
The old rectory at Laufas is under the administration of the Akureyri Museum. The oldest part of the farm was built in 1840 and in the years 1866-1870, Rev. Bjorn Halldorsson had the rectory enlarged and old part renovated.
The old rectory at Laufas is considered to be the prototype of the Icelandic architecture (many gables side by side), but much larger than most other such complexes. Usually, between 20 and 30 people lived at Laufas because many farmhands were needed to reap the benefits of the farm, such as the haymaking, the fishing in the river and the collection of eiderdown along the coastline. The last priest to live in the old buildings moved to a new rectory, nearby in 1936. The old rectory has not been occupied since, the interior and equipment shown are things found in Icelandic homes around the turn of the 19th century. The following rectory (build in 1936) is now days used for the catering of the visitors, restrooms and souvenir shop.
The old rectory at Laufas is open daily from 15th May to 15th September. Other time of the year the museum is open according to special requests. Laufás is located on the other side of the fjord from Akureyri, close to Grenivík. There is no public transportation to the museum from Akureyri but travel operators from Akureyri offer tours either directly to the museum or as a part of a longer tour. Information about the tour operators can be found here
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Laufás Museum
The old rectory at Laufas is under the administration of the Akureyri Museum. The oldest part of the farm was built in 1840 and in the years 1866-1870, Rev. Bjorn Halldorsson had the rectory enlarged and old part renovated.
The old rectory at Laufas is considered to be the prototype of the Icelandic architecture (many gables side by side), but much larger than most other such complexes. Usually, between 20 and 30 people lived at Laufas because many farmhands were needed to reap the benefits of the farm, such as the haymaking, the fishing in the river and the collection of eiderdown along the coastline. The last priest to live in the old buildings moved to a new rectory, nearby in 1936. The old rectory has not been occupied since, the interior and equipment shown are things found in Icelandic homes around the turn of the 19th century. The following rectory (build in 1936) is now days used for the catering of the visitors, restrooms and souvenir shop.
The old rectory at Laufas is open daily from 15th May to 15th September. Other time of the year the museum is open according to special requests. Laufás is located on the other side of the fjord from Akureyri, close to Grenivík. There is no public transportation to the museum from Akureyri but travel operators from Akureyri offer tours either directly to the museum or as a part of a longer tour. Information about the tour operators can be found here
The Aviation Museum in Akureyri, founded on 1 May 1999 and formally opened 24 June 2000, the story of aviation in Iceland is traced right up to the present time. Numerous photographs and detailed text present a realistic and interesting account of pilots in their everyday activities. And where pictures and imagination end, concrete reality takes over. The museum contains many types of aircraft; for example, a plane of the same kind as the first aircraft in the possession of Loftleiðir Airline as well as Iceland's oldest ambulance aeroplane and the first glider built in Akureyri 1937.
Opening hours:
1 June - 30 September. Daily from 13-17 pm and by arrangement.
Winter: Open Saturdays from 13:00 to 17:00 and by arrangement.
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Icelandic Aviation Museum
The Aviation Museum in Akureyri, founded on 1 May 1999 and formally opened 24 June 2000, the story of aviation in Iceland is traced right up to the present time. Numerous photographs and detailed text present a realistic and interesting account of pilots in their everyday activities. And where pictures and imagination end, concrete reality takes over. The museum contains many types of aircraft; for example, a plane of the same kind as the first aircraft in the possession of Loftleiðir Airline as well as Iceland's oldest ambulance aeroplane and the first glider built in Akureyri 1937.
Opening hours:
1 June - 30 September. Daily from 13-17 pm and by arrangement.
Winter: Open Saturdays from 13:00 to 17:00 and by arrangement.
This new museum opened in May 2011, covers the history of motorcycles in Iceland the last 100 years. Motorcycles from all over, objects and artefacts relating to the history of motorcycles in Iceland in a stunning 800 square meter building, that was especially designed for the museum.
Opening hours:
Summer (1.June - 31.August) Daily 12.00 - 18.00
Winter (1.September - 31.May) Saturdays 15.00 - 19.00
Motorcycle Museum of Iceland
This new museum opened in May 2011, covers the history of motorcycles in Iceland the last 100 years. Motorcycles from all over, objects and artefacts relating to the history of motorcycles in Iceland in a stunning 800 square meter building, that was especially designed for the museum.
Opening hours:
Summer (1.June - 31.August) Daily 12.00 - 18.00
Winter (1.September - 31.May) Saturdays 15.00 - 19.00
Into The Arctic was opened in beginning of 2017. The exhibition consists of three main themes. A collection the ancient maps and charts of Iceland and North Europe, where the oldest map is possibly around 300 - 400 years old. The explorers and the arctic, telling the stories, pictures and artifacts about the polar explorer Vilhjálmur Stefánsson, telling about his journeys around the arctic, in addittion to presentations about other explorers as Vigfús Sigurðsson, Wegener and Koch who went over the Greeland icecap. Finally the exphibitions has a big collection of birds and information about the wildlife in the Arctic.
Into the Arctic gives a good insight into the life in the north, introduction of the live of inuites, samples of boats/ships and airplanes, old navigational equipment and of clothes from ancient times as well as to the coastal life in Eyjafjörður.
Weekdays (Mon - Fri) 11.00 - 18.00
Weekends (Sat - Sun) 11.00 - 17.00
INTO THE ARCTIC
StrandgataInto The Arctic was opened in beginning of 2017. The exhibition consists of three main themes. A collection the ancient maps and charts of Iceland and North Europe, where the oldest map is possibly around 300 - 400 years old. The explorers and the arctic, telling the stories, pictures and artifacts about the polar explorer Vilhjálmur Stefánsson, telling about his journeys around the arctic, in addittion to presentations about other explorers as Vigfús Sigurðsson, Wegener and Koch who went over the Greeland icecap. Finally the exphibitions has a big collection of birds and information about the wildlife in the Arctic.
Into the Arctic gives a good insight into the life in the north, introduction of the live of inuites, samples of boats/ships and airplanes, old navigational equipment and of clothes from ancient times as well as to the coastal life in Eyjafjörður.
Weekdays (Mon - Fri) 11.00 - 18.00
Weekends (Sat - Sun) 11.00 - 17.00
Farm food direct
The restaurant is located in the loft area above the cow barn at Garður farm.
You can watch the cows through a glass viewing point from the restaurant. There is also a TV monitor where you can see what is going on, e.g. milking of the cows, which is a 24/7 operation and is done by a milking robot. Guests are allowed to go into the barn, pet the calves and breath in the aroma of the countryside. Exploring the countryside is always rewarding. Come by and enjoy coffee and waffles with whipped cream at our café.
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Kaffi kú
The restaurant is located in the loft area above the cow barn at Garður farm.
You can watch the cows through a glass viewing point from the restaurant. There is also a TV monitor where you can see what is going on, e.g. milking of the cows, which is a 24/7 operation and is done by a milking robot. Guests are allowed to go into the barn, pet the calves and breath in the aroma of the countryside. Exploring the countryside is always rewarding. Come by and enjoy coffee and waffles with whipped cream at our café.
Food scene
Our favourite restaurant in Akureyri. Nice atmosphere and delicious food. Perfect for a datenight. On a summerday it is nice to sit outside in lunch time and take in the views of Akureyri.
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Strikið
14 SkipagataOur favourite restaurant in Akureyri. Nice atmosphere and delicious food. Perfect for a datenight. On a summerday it is nice to sit outside in lunch time and take in the views of Akureyri.
Family friendly restaurant with a large menu. Here you can find something for everyone. Very good food. They have a kid´s corner.
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Greifinn
20 GlerárgataFamily friendly restaurant with a large menu. Here you can find something for everyone. Very good food. They have a kid´s corner.
Aurora Restaurant
Another favourite of ours. Great for a cozy dinner on a winter night. They also have a snack menu from 14:00 -21:00.
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Icelandair Hotel Akureyri
23 ÞingvallastrætiAurora Restaurant
Another favourite of ours. Great for a cozy dinner on a winter night. They also have a snack menu from 14:00 -21:00.
Good for a evening meal, but what we love most about this place is the lounge area for drinks.
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Mulaberg Bistro & Bar
89 HafnarstrætiGood for a evening meal, but what we love most about this place is the lounge area for drinks.
Family friendly restaurant, rustic "barn" type atmosphere in a old house near the harbour. Very cozy. Movie room upstairs for kids while they wait for the food.
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Bryggjan
49 StrandgataFamily friendly restaurant, rustic "barn" type atmosphere in a old house near the harbour. Very cozy. Movie room upstairs for kids while they wait for the food.
Bakaríið við Brúna
1 DalsbrautBakery-coffeehouse
Family friendly American restaurants. Mainly offer hamburgers and shakes. The kids can get an iPad.
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Hamborgarafabrikkan
Family friendly American restaurants. Mainly offer hamburgers and shakes. The kids can get an iPad.
Restaurant for special occations. Really good but a bit pricy. Known for their sushi.
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Rub23
Restaurant for special occations. Really good but a bit pricy. Known for their sushi.
In our opinion the best Thai cuisine in town. They offer fish and meat dishes along with vegetarian dishes.
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Krua Siam
13 StrandgataIn our opinion the best Thai cuisine in town. They offer fish and meat dishes along with vegetarian dishes.