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Tours & day trips
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Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri
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4x4 MiniBus Tour Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss,Selfoss, Godafoss and Nature Baths
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From Akureyri Port: City Walk & Local Food
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Whale Watching on board a Traditional Oak Boat from Árskógssandur
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Akureyri: Hunt for the Northern Lights Photography Tour
What to do in Akureyri
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Akureyri Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Akureyri Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Akureyri. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Forest Lagoon
You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern light views and shops.
Hlidarfjall
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hlidarfjall during your travels in Akureyri. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
University of Akureyri
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Akureyri, during your trip to Akureyri. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Hlidarfjall Akureyri
Enjoy an outing to Hlidarfjall Akureyri during your stay in Akureyri. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Icelandic Aviation Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Icelandic Aviation Museum during your travels in Akureyri. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Sulur
Explore the great outdoors at Sulur, a lovely green space in Akureyri. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Areas of Akureyri
Akureyri City Center
If you're spending some time in Akureyri City Center, Akureyri Church and Centre for Visual Arts are top sights worth seeing.
Oddeyrin
When in Oddeyrin, you can plan a visit to Akureyri Church and Akureyri Botanical Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Giljahverfi
Though Giljahverfi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Akureyri Botanical Garden and Akureyri Church.