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Akureyri Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 2026
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What to do
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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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Hof Cultural and Conference Centre
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Blue Lagoon
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Icelandic Aviation Museum
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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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Skald Hotel Akureyri Curio Collection by Hilton
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Hotel Kea by Keahotels
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Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
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Saeluhus Apartments & Houses
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Hafnarstræti Hostel
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Bryggjan Boutique Hotel
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Aurora Vacation Homes Fagravik
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Acco Guesthouse
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Hotel Kjarnalundur- Aurora Dream - Lodges and Rooms
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Kidagil Guesthouse
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LL Properties - Spacious Historic Home
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LL Properties - H99 Main Street Stay
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What to eat
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Backpackers restaurant
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Bars/bistros
Avg. TRY1,142/person
Mulaberg Bistro & Bar
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Western cuisine
Avg. TRY2,595/person
Aurora Restaurant
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Western cuisine
Avg. TRY825/person
Bláa Kannan Cafe
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6 Reviews
Coffee shop
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Brynja
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Kaffi Ilmur
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8 Reviews
Coffee shop
Avg. TRY488/person
Bautinn Restaurant
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Seafood
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Bakaríið við Brúna
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Coffee shop
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Strikid
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Sea view
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Greifinn
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Western cuisine
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Berlin Akureyri
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Coffee shop
Avg. TRY367/person
Axelsbakari Cafe and Bakery
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Western cuisine
Avg. TRY465/person
Akureyri Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Goðafoss Waterfall
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Lava Show
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Sun Voyager
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Popular Attractions in Akureyri
Giant Viking Beer Can
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Sail / by Jón Gunnar Árnason
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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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Estuary of the river Eyjafjardará
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Akureyri church
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