Guidebook for Akureyri
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A lovely bakery, a 10 minutes walk from apartment. Great bread. Wonderful pastries and soup at lunch time, also pizza slices. A+
37 Einheimische empfehlen
Bakaríið við Brúna
1 DalsbrautA lovely bakery, a 10 minutes walk from apartment. Great bread. Wonderful pastries and soup at lunch time, also pizza slices. A+
Casa
Town´s shopping mall.
Akureyri church. A beautiful building. The stairs from the church towards the town are famous. Try to count them. People do sometimes not agree with the numbers, how many steps there are. Great photospot.
36 Einheimische empfehlen
Akureyri-Kirche
600 við EyrarlandsvegAkureyri church. A beautiful building. The stairs from the church towards the town are famous. Try to count them. People do sometimes not agree with the numbers, how many steps there are. Great photospot.
Ráðhústorg
RáðhústorgTowns center square.
Sambíóin Akureyri
8 RáðhústorgOne of two movie theaters in town.
Bónus
KjarnagataLow cost grocery store. One of two of the same brand.
Bónus
KjarnagataThe other Bonus store, low cost grocery store.
Hagkaup
17 GrenivellirGrocery store plus all kinds of merchandise. Good
Fjórðungssjúkrahús
FjórðungssjúkrahúsAkureyri hospital and emergency. Dial 112 in case of an emergency.
Botanischer Garten Akureyri
EyrarlandsvegurA lovely botanical garden.
Akureyri swimming pool. Great surroundings. Hot Jacuzzis, childrens splash pools, water slides, steam bath, swimming pool and an indoor pool also. Locked cabinets for valuables and also good security. Price about 750 isk for adult 18-66 yrs. Children pay 200 isk and 67 and older 250 isk.
65 Einheimische empfehlen
Sundlaug Akureyrar
4 SkólastígurAkureyri swimming pool. Great surroundings. Hot Jacuzzis, childrens splash pools, water slides, steam bath, swimming pool and an indoor pool also. Locked cabinets for valuables and also good security. Price about 750 isk for adult 18-66 yrs. Children pay 200 isk and 67 and older 250 isk.
Þelamörk Swimming Pool
ÞjóðvegurSwimming pool in the countryside. Great.
Just go there and take a look. The harbor site is wonderful. They have an old herring museum worth the visit.
16 Einheimische empfehlen
Siglufjörður
Just go there and take a look. The harbor site is wonderful. They have an old herring museum worth the visit.
A cute little town on the way to Siglufjörður. Make a stop there and watch the great scenery and the mountains that are spectacular.
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Ólafsfjörður
A cute little town on the way to Siglufjörður. Make a stop there and watch the great scenery and the mountains that are spectacular.
A nice town on the way to Ólafsfjörður and Siglufjörður. Whale watching there in the summertime. Beautiful surroundings. There are always swimming pools in every town and Dalvík is no exception.
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Dalvik
A nice town on the way to Ólafsfjörður and Siglufjörður. Whale watching there in the summertime. Beautiful surroundings. There are always swimming pools in every town and Dalvík is no exception.
Wonderful Island. Ferry from Árskógssandur to Hrísey. Go to www.hrisey.is to find out the schedule.
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Hrísey
Wonderful Island. Ferry from Árskógssandur to Hrísey. Go to www.hrisey.is to find out the schedule.
A Island about 35 nautical miles from the mainland. Through Grimsey the Arctic circle lies and if you go there you will get certificate of crossing that line. Ferry from Dalvík. Go to www.grimsey.is for info.
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Grímsey
A Island about 35 nautical miles from the mainland. Through Grimsey the Arctic circle lies and if you go there you will get certificate of crossing that line. Ferry from Dalvík. Go to www.grimsey.is for info.
Whale watching capital of Europe. Say no more. Just go. Tourist info in Whale museum.
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Húsavík
Whale watching capital of Europe. Say no more. Just go. Tourist info in Whale museum.
Mývatn
No words can describe. Just go. tourist info in Reykjahlid town.
Nature baths, must go if you can. A little bit expensive, but worth the visit. Go to www.myvatn.is
36 Einheimische empfehlen
Mývatn Nature Baths
Nature baths, must go if you can. A little bit expensive, but worth the visit. Go to www.myvatn.is
Krafla Power Plant
Geothermal station. Get info in Myvatn.
Goðafoss
Waterfall of the Gods. A+
Dettifoss (Westseite)
Most water in this waterfall, in Europe. Must see.
Must see. This is the place Sleipnir, that was Odins horse, in the Nordic Sagas, put his hoof down on ground when he was galloping through the skies. :)
23 Einheimische empfehlen
Ásbyrgi
Must see. This is the place Sleipnir, that was Odins horse, in the Nordic Sagas, put his hoof down on ground when he was galloping through the skies. :)
If you want to go to the highlands, you should not miss going there. I recommend tours with www.fjallasyn.is.
Askja
If you want to go to the highlands, you should not miss going there. I recommend tours with www.fjallasyn.is.
Drekagil
A mountain hut, resort, just below Askja crater.
Grenivík
A cozy little town on the east side of Eyjafjordur bay.
A lovely museum of old turf houses that were common in Iceland in last century and before. Well worth the visit. Guided tours in the summer.
14 Einheimische empfehlen
Laufás Museum
A lovely museum of old turf houses that were common in Iceland in last century and before. Well worth the visit. Guided tours in the summer.
Hot dog stand. A lot of other places in the street. Indian curry hut. Coffee shops and souvenir shops. A great bookstore, called Eymundsson and so on....... just walk the street and take a look.
Akureyri Hot Dog Stand
HafnarstrætiHot dog stand. A lot of other places in the street. Indian curry hut. Coffee shops and souvenir shops. A great bookstore, called Eymundsson and so on....... just walk the street and take a look.
Shopping
Definetely worth the visit. Christmas all year round. 15 minutes drive from Akureyri.
22 Einheimische empfehlen
Christmas House
Definetely worth the visit. Christmas all year round. 15 minutes drive from Akureyri.
Tónabúðin
30 GlerárgataLocal music store. A+++
Drinks & Nightlife
Akureyri Backpackers
Great hamburgers.
Food Scene
Hamborgarafabrikkan
Also great hamburgers.
Rub23
Best sushi place in town.
La Vita è Bella
92 HafnarstrætiMy favourite Italian place in town. Great pasta.
Bautinn Restaurant
All kinds of food. Great for families.
All kinds of food. Absolutely great for families. Childrens playroom.
25 Einheimische empfehlen
Greifinn
20 GlerárgataAll kinds of food. Absolutely great for families. Childrens playroom.
Strikið
14 SkipagataA couple of stars for this one. Great.
My favourite hamburger joint. Ask for DJ Zurgbassi w. barbecue or bernaise sauce w. fries. A+
DJ Grill
11 StrandgataMy favourite hamburger joint. Ask for DJ Zurgbassi w. barbecue or bernaise sauce w. fries. A+
Krua Siam
13 StrandgataIf you want "hot and spicy" dishes this is the place.
Akureyri Fish & Chips
4 ÓseyriThe title says it all.
Hlöllabátar
1 RáðhústorgGreat subs.