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Akureyri Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Local Food & Travel Tips | Trip.com
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What to do
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Route 1
6.1
4.8
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Akureyri church
5.1
4.6
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Akureyri Botanical Garden
3.5
4.0
/5
13 Review
Hlidarfjall Akureyri
3.4
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Goðafoss Waterfall
5.6
4.2
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33 Review
Natural scenery
Forest Lagoon
3.1
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Camping Hamrar
2.9
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Akureyri Swimming Pool
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Hof Cultural and Conference Centre
2.7
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Blue Lagoon
9.1
4.7
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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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Skald Hotel Akureyri Curio Collection by Hilton
4.7
/5
24 Review
Hotel Kea by Keahotels
4.4
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46 Review
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
4.3
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70 Review
Hotel Kjarnalundur- Aurora Dream - Lodges and Rooms
4.1
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52 Review
Hotel Norðurland
4.1
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105 Review
Centrum Hotel
4.1
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128 Review
Hotel Akureyri
4.6
/5
133 Review
K16Apartments
4.8
/5
59 Review
Saeluhus Apartments & Houses
4.5
/5
97 Review
Bryggjan Boutique Hotel
4.4
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141 Review
Acco Guesthouse
3.7
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52 Review
Hafnarstræti Hostel
4.2
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64 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 Cafe
4.5
/5
6 Review
Bars/bistros
Avg. €38/person
Greifinn
4.4
/5
5 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. €34/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
3.6
/5
6 Review
Coffee shop
Avg. €18/person
Brynja
4.3
/5
6 Review
Strikid
3.8
/5
8 Review
Bars/bistros
Sea view
Avg. €69/person
Kaffi Ilmur
3.7
/5
8 Review
Coffee shop
Avg. €16/person
Bautinn Restaurant
4.2
/5
6 Review
Seafood
Avg. €65/person
Bakaríið við Brúna
4.3
/5
6 Review
Coffee shop
Avg. €20/person
Isbudin Akureyri
4.4
/5
7 Review
Bakery
Axelsbakari Cafe and Bakery
3.8
/5
6 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. €15/person
Akureyri Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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[Iceland · Akureyri] Ice Cream at -3 Degrees! Dropping by the "Blast-Off Rocket" Church.
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Luxury Custom Iceland, 1v1 Relaxed Ring Road Tour, A Bit Pricey but Worth It
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The second largest city in Iceland, small and exquisite
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Goðafoss Waterfall
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Geosea - Geothermal Sea Baths
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4.6
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Popular Types of Attractions in Akureyri
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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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Exhibitions & events
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Cultural institutions
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Themed exhibition halls
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Museums
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Historical attractions
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Leisure activities
Popular Attractions in Akureyri
Rainbow footpath
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Dive the North
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Laxdal House (Laxdalshus)
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Skautahöllin Akureyri
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Sigurhaedir - Memorial house
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Nonni's House
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Gosbrunnur
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KA Völlurinn
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Icelandic Aviation Museum
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Motorcycle Museum of Iceland
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Samkomubrú
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Greifinn
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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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Kaffi Ilmur
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Bautinn Restaurant
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Axelsbakari Cafe and Bakery
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Krua Siam
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Eyja
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Sjanghae
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Sykurverk Café
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Pizzasmiðjan
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Centrum Kitchen & Bar
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Turninn Kebab
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DJ Grill
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