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Whale watching trip from pier at Akureyri. 3 hour round trip and spotted 5 humpback whales. At least 3 different companies offer these trips, about £64 GBP per adult. Wrap up warm as wind chill in August still biting. Picture taken with Nikon D5100 and Tameron 300 mm zoom lens on manual focus, auto flash off setting, shot in RAW.
Whale watching trip from pier at Akureyri. 3 hour round trip and spotted 5 humpback whales. At least 3 different companies offer these trips, about £64 GBP per adult. Wrap up warm as wind chill in August still biting. Picture taken with Nikon D5100 and Tameron 300 mm zoom lens on manual focus, auto flash off setting, shot in RAW.
Charming little town. Their stoplights are red hearts.
These two men were photographers at a local festival. They used a camera from the 1850s that had been renovated. The photos were on plates and took hours to develop, they men used dangerous chemicals like cyanide in the process. When the photos came out no one could believe how clear they were. It was hard to tear my eye away from the plates. They were real, simple and serene.
Went to a viking festival right outside of Akureyri, Iceland. It was on of the best photo ops during the trip. I have no idea where I was exactly but I was surrounded by beautiful mountains.
Akureyri Cottages

Akureyri Cottages

2.5 out of 5
Stórholt 1 Akureyri
Stay at this holiday park in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Glerártorg and Centre for Visual Arts are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (52 reviews)
Smooth and easy check in. Friendly staff.

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025

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Akureyri Cottages
Centrum Hotel

Centrum Hotel

3 out of 5
Hafnarstræti 102 Akureyri Northeast Region
Stay at this hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Hof - Cultural Center ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (514 reviews)
Everything was perfect, will definitely be back!

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

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Centrum Hotel
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

3.5 out of 5
Thingvallastraeti 23 Akureyri Northeastern Region
The price is ￥23,763 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
￥23,763
￥27,388 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Lovely hotel - really clean rooms, comfy beds and lovely Occitaine toiletries. Had all the amenities we needed. Nice surprise that the Tv was mainly British channels so we watched a little before bed. We had breakfast included in our package - recommend as it was very filling. My teen loved the waffle ...

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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K16 apartments

K16 apartments

3.5 out of 5
Kaupvangstræti 16 Akureyri
Stay at this apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Centre for Visual Arts and Matthiasarhus are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (591 reviews)
Amazing apartment just close to everything :) Is my second time staying here, is clean, comfortable, kitchen has all the equipment needed :) There is free parking outside. The host was so lovely and very responsive when i needed something. Definitely the best place to stay in Akureyri. I will come ...

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

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Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses

Sæluhus Hotel Apartments & Houses

3.5 out of 5
Búðartröð 2 Akureyri
Stay at this apartment in Akureyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 15 hot tubs. Popular attractions Laxdal House and Akureyri Botanical Garden are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (222 reviews)
Spotless modern comfortable accommodation. Warm and well appointed- spa fab - plenty of hot water. Great views and very helpful staff with excellent communication.

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

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Spacious, luxurious house with a lot of natural wood

Spacious, luxurious house with a lot of natural wood

Akureyri Gytubakkahreppur
Stay at this vacation home in Northeastern Region. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios.
10/10 Exceptional! (274 reviews)
Absolutely stunning location and a MUST for northern lights. The house was perfectly equipped for our needs and added to our magical experience.

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

Spacious, luxurious house with a lot of natural wood
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Popular places to visit

Aurora over the winter forest

Forest Lagoon

You can take time to visit Forest Lagoon during your travels to Akureyri. Discover the area's northern light views and shops.

Forest Lagoon
Akureyri Church showing a church or cathedral

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.

Akureyri Church
Akureyri featuring modern architecture and street scenes

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.

Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
The Botanic Gardens at Akureyri, Iceland

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.

Akureyri Botanical Garden
Akureyri, with Hlidarfjall behind, viewed from the eastern shore of Eyjafjordurat dusk in winter, northern Iceland.

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.

Hlidarfjall

Hlidarfjall Akureyri

Enjoy an outing to Hlidarfjall Akureyri during your stay in Akureyri. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Hlidarfjall Akureyri

Things to do

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

￥16,215
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
Godafoss waterfall

Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

￥31,211
per adult
Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri
Northern Lights

Akureyri Northern Light Tour

￥21,664
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Akureyri Northern Light Tour
Goðafoss Waterfall By Jowi Wasilewska

Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group

￥32,864
per adult
Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group
From Akureyri: Hverir and Lake Myvatn Geothermal Baths Tour

From Akureyri: Godafoss and Lake Myvatn

￥22,032
per adult
From Akureyri: Godafoss and Lake Myvatn
Godafoss and the Forest Lagoon

Godafoss and the Forest Lagoon

￥33,965
per adult
Godafoss and the Forest Lagoon
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