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Akureyri

Akureyri is Iceland's third largest city, and the unofficial capital of North Iceland.

Travel to Akureyri & Visa Requirements

The city is accessible by bus (or car) via Route 1-Ring Road, the highway that circles the island along the coastline. It can also be reached more quickly by the smallish airplanes which connect Icelandic cities, flying over the deserted/partially-glaciated interior.

Flights and airtickets to Akureyri

Akureyri is accessible via a short flight from the Reykjavik Airport on domestic carrier Air Iceland [1]. There are also seasonal flights between Akureyri and Copenhagen on Iceland Express [2].

Tours & Getting around Akureyri

Being Iceland's northern capital city doesn't mean it's a huge metropolis. Although it can get a bit hilly leaving the waterline, walking distances are reasonable for a fit traveller. The public bus system is free for all.

Akureyri attractions and sightseeing

Akureyri is a good base to explore some of the more remote areas of Iceland, such as Myvatn. Bus tours are available which take you to see the sulfur fields of the Devil's Kitchen, the enormous crater of Viti, and Godafoss (waterfall of the gods).

Akureyri city tours

Typical of Icelandic cities, there is a heated outdoor pool and hot-pots available to the public. Thorough showering before and after bathing or swimming is expected.

Akureyri souvenirs & shopping

Akureyri Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

A local way to eat a hamburger is with french fries included in the bun and kokteilsósa (a cocktail of mayonnaise and ketchup). A shop that sells a delicious version of this called a MacGratsky burger is Nætursalan located downtown right next to the main bus stop. This is a popular snack to end the evening after a heavy night of drinking. Akureyri also has the world's northernmost Domino's Pizza. Rub23, located just below the cathedral of Akureyri, has a most friendly atomosphere and serves one of the best fish dishes in the area.

Akureyri nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs

Akureyri cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels & lodging

Can you at Gista www.gista.is

Get out

Several buses run mostly hourly from the city centre to other important places like the airport and neighbouring settlements.

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