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Akureyri Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | July, 2026
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Route 1
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Akureyri church
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Goðafoss Waterfall
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Akureyri Botanical Garden
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Forest Lagoon
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Camping Hamrar
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Akureyri Swimming Pool
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Icelandic Aviation Museum
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Hof Cultural and Conference Centre
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Blue Lagoon
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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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Hotel Kea by Keahotels
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138 Reviews
Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
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69 Reviews
Hotel Edda Akureyri
4.1
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120 Reviews
Hotel Kjarnalundur- Aurora Dream - Lodges and Rooms
4.1
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55 Reviews
Hafnarstræti Hostel
4.2
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63 Reviews
Aurora Vacation Homes Fagravik
4.3
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8 Reviews
Hotel Akureyri
4.5
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127 Reviews
Skald Hotel Akureyri Curio Collection by Hilton
4.6
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7 Reviews
Akureyri Backpackers
3.5
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56 Reviews
Bryggjan Boutique Hotel
4.4
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5 Reviews
Centrum Hotel
4.2
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129 Reviews
Hotel Norðurland
4.1
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90 Reviews
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 restaurant
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Bars/bistros
Avg. QAR154/person
Mulaberg Bistro & Bar
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Western cuisine
Avg. QAR350/person
Aurora Restaurant
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6 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. QAR111/person
Bláa Kannan Cafe
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6 Reviews
Coffee shop
Avg. QAR73/person
Brynja
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6 Reviews
Strikid
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8 Reviews
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Sea view
Avg. QAR280/person
Kaffi Ilmur
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8 Reviews
Coffee shop
Avg. QAR65/person
Bautinn Restaurant
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6 Reviews
Seafood
Avg. QAR263/person
Bakaríið við Brúna
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6 Reviews
Coffee shop
Avg. QAR84/person
Greifinn
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Western cuisine
Avg. QAR138/person
Axelsbakari Cafe and Bakery
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Western cuisine
Avg. QAR62/person
Berlin Akureyri
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Coffee shop
Avg. QAR49/person
Akureyri Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Myvatn, Iceland, feels like walking on an alien planet
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National Geographic did not deceive me, ice and fire are intertwined into a song here.
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The second largest city in Iceland, small and exquisite
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The only place in the world without mosquitoes – who understands this joy?
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Beidu Boutique Hotel | Hafnarstræti 92 Hotel Kea rooftop lounge for guests to watch the midnight final.
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Akureyri Square | Akureyri Microbrewery at 2 Kaupvangur: A World Cup Night at the Long Tables in the Capital of the North.
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Harbor Hot Dogs and the World Cup | Evening Group Stage Guide at the Temporary Screen Outside Sægreifinn, 1 Geirsgata.
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Goðafoss Waterfall
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Mývatn Nature Baths
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Dettifoss
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Golden Circle
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Geysir
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Diamond Beach
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Thingvellir National Park
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Kerid Crater
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Seljalandsfoss
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Lava Show
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Sun Voyager
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Giant Viking Beer Can
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Lystigardur Akureyrar
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Zipline Akureyri
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Dimmalimm Mural by Guido van Helten
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Akureyri Botanical Garden
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Akureyri Municipal Library
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Estuary of the river Eyjafjardará
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Akureyri church
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Aurora Restaurant
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Bláa Kannan Cafe
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Brynja
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Strikid
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Kaffi Ilmur
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Akureyri Square | Akureyri Microbrewery at 2 Kaupvangur: A World Cup Night at the Long Tables in the Capital of the North.
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