Trip to North of Iceland
Sightseeing
Check out The Northernmost Botanical Gardens in the world containing almost all the plants you can find in Iceland along with thousands of others from abroad.
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Iqabunga Lomdumba Akureyri
EyrarlandsvegurCheck out The Northernmost Botanical Gardens in the world containing almost all the plants you can find in Iceland along with thousands of others from abroad.
Akureyrarkirkja
600 við EyrarlandsvegVisit the second most powerful waterfall in Europe.
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Dettifoss (West Side)
Visit the second most powerful waterfall in Europe.
Godafoss
Waterfall of the Gods, only 30 min. drive from Akureyri
Enjoy a walk, hike or a run through one of the many trails in Kjarnaskógur woodland area located next to Akureyri.
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Kjarnaskógur
KjarnavegurEnjoy a walk, hike or a run through one of the many trails in Kjarnaskógur woodland area located next to Akureyri.
Ásbyrgi canyon, Iceland
Magnificent glacial canyon and forest area.
Lagoons & Pools
Geothermal Sea Baths in Húsavík town
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Geosea - Geothermal Sea Baths
Geothermal Sea Baths in Húsavík town
Cute place to soak with the locals right on the ocean.
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Hauganes Hot Pot
Cute place to soak with the locals right on the ocean.
Enjoy meeting the locals at Akureyri Public Pool.
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Sundlaug Akureyrar
4 SkólastígurEnjoy meeting the locals at Akureyri Public Pool.
Forest Lagoon
605 VaðlaskógurEnjoy a luxurious soak at the Forest Lagoon.
Love beer? Bathe in and drink it at the same time at the Beer Spa
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The Beer Spa
22 ÖldugataLove beer? Bathe in and drink it at the same time at the Beer Spa
Restaurants & Cafe´s
Rub23
One of our favourite restaurants in town
Restaurant on top floor, with beautiful views of the fjord.
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Strikið
14 SkipagataRestaurant on top floor, with beautiful views of the fjord.
Great breakfast and lunch options. Only 5 minute walk from the apartment.
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Cafe Berlin
4 SkipagataGreat breakfast and lunch options. Only 5 minute walk from the apartment.
Good lunch & dinner options, indoor and outdoor seating.
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Mulaberg Bistro & Bar
89 HafnarstrætiGood lunch & dinner options, indoor and outdoor seating.
Great cafe for getting work done and enjoying a good read. Set inside a book store.
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Penninn Eymundsson Akureyri
91 HafnarstrætiGreat cafe for getting work done and enjoying a good read. Set inside a book store.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Great place to watch a game or a match and have a beer. Also good for work and meeting other fellow travellers.
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Akureyri Backpackers
Breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Great place to watch a game or a match and have a beer. Also good for work and meeting other fellow travellers.
City/town information
Siglufjörður is a small fishing town in a narrow fjord. The town is very picturesque and the drive from Akureyri is scenic. If you visit don't miss the interesting Herring Museum.
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Siglufjörður
Siglufjörður is a small fishing town in a narrow fjord. The town is very picturesque and the drive from Akureyri is scenic. If you visit don't miss the interesting Herring Museum.
A town often known as the Whale Watching Capital of Iceland. You will also find some delicious restaurants in Húsavík and don't miss a lovely soak at the infinity pool at the GeoSea geothermal baths.
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Húsavík
A town often known as the Whale Watching Capital of Iceland. You will also find some delicious restaurants in Húsavík and don't miss a lovely soak at the infinity pool at the GeoSea geothermal baths.
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
How to get around Akureyri
You can get pretty much everywhere in town in 5 minutes by car. It is also lovely to walk around the town and our apartment is located so close to many highlights along with restaurants & grocery stores.
The town bus is FREE so maybe go on a scenic ride around town :-)
Amabinzana aluncedo
How to say...in Icelandic
Here are some useful phrases in Icelandic. Enjoy!
Thank you - Takk
Good morning - Góðan daginn
Hi - Hæ (pronounced the same)