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Akureyri Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | July 2026
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What to do
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Route 1
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Akureyri church
4.9
4.7
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Goðafoss Waterfall
5.8
4.5
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Akureyri Botanical Garden
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4.3
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Forest Lagoon
3.0
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Camping Hamrar
2.9
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Akureyri Swimming Pool
2.8
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Icelandic Aviation Museum
2.7
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Hof Cultural and Conference Centre
2.7
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Blue Lagoon
9.1
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Natural scenery
Night view
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Akureyri, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Hotel Kea by Keahotels
4.2
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138 Review
Hotel Akureyri
4.5
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127 Review
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
4.4
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69 Review
Hotel Edda Akureyri
4.1
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120 Review
Saeluhus Apartments & Houses
4.5
/5
83 Review
Akureyri Backpackers
3.5
/5
56 Review
Hotel Norðurland
4.1
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90 Review
Bryggjan Boutique Hotel
4.4
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5 Review
Centrum Hotel
4.2
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129 Review
K16Apartments
4.7
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55 Review
Hotel Kjarnalundur- Aurora Dream - Lodges and Rooms
4.1
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55 Review
Hafnarstræti Hostel
4.2
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63 Review
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Akureyri dishes and foodie spots.
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Backpackers restaurant
4.5
/5
6 Review
Bars/bistros
Avg. €38/person
Mulaberg Bistro & Bar
3.7
/5
6 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. €86/person
Aurora Restaurant
4.0
/5
6 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. €27/person
Bláa Kannan Cafe
3.8
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6 Review
Coffee shop
Avg. €18/person
Brynja
4.3
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6 Review
Strikid
3.8
/5
8 Review
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Sea view
Avg. €69/person
Kaffi Ilmur
3.7
/5
8 Review
Coffee shop
Avg. €16/person
Bautinn Restaurant
4.2
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6 Review
Seafood
Avg. €65/person
Bakaríið við Brúna
4.3
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6 Review
Coffee shop
Avg. €20/person
Greifinn
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Western cuisine
Avg. €34/person
Axelsbakari Cafe and Bakery
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6 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. €15/person
Berlin Akureyri
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Coffee shop
Avg. €12/person
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Goðafoss Waterfall
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Mývatn Nature Baths
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Dettifoss
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Geysir
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156 Review
Diamond Beach
4.9
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17 Review
Beaches and shores
Thingvellir National Park
4.9
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123 Review
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Kerid Crater
4.9
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24 Review
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Seljalandsfoss
4.8
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93 Review
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Lava Show
4.8
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Sun Voyager
4.2
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Popular Types of Attractions in Akureyri
Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Mountain climbing
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Beaches and shores
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Sightseeing tours
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Night view
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Boat tour
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Cultural institutions
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Themed exhibition halls
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Museums
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Outdoor activities
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Exhibitions & events
Popular Attractions in Akureyri
Giant Viking Beer Can
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Dive the North
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Laxdal House (Laxdalshus)
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Dimmalimm Mural by Guido van Helten
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Skautahöllin Akureyri
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Gosbrunnur
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Zipline Akureyri
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Akureyri Botanical Garden
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Estuary of the river Eyjafjardará
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Akureyri church
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Icelandic Aviation Museum
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Motorcycle Museum of Iceland
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Popular Restaurants in Akureyri
Mulaberg Bistro & Bar
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Aurora Restaurant
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Bláa Kannan Cafe
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Brynja
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Strikid
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Kaffi Ilmur
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Bautinn Restaurant
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Greifinn
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Axelsbakari Cafe and Bakery
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Krua Siam
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Sushi Corner
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Taste
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Eyja
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Skjaldarvik Restaurant
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Sykurverk Café
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Hamborgarafabrikkan
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Turninn Kebab ( KURDO KEBAB)
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DJ Grill
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Akureyri Fish & Chips
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Subway
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Sprettur-Inn
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Bryggjan
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