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Akureyri Travel Guide 2026: Things to Do, Attractions & Itinerary | Trip.com
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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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Hotel Akureyri
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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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Hotel Norðurland
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Hotel Kjarnalundur- Aurora Dream - Lodges and Rooms
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Bryggjan Boutique Hotel
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Centrum Hotel
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Aurora Vacation Homes Fagravik
4.3
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Akureyri Backpackers
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49 Reviews
What to eat
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Backpackers restaurant
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Bars/bistros
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Mulaberg Bistro & Bar
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Western cuisine
Avg. €86/person
Aurora Restaurant
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Western cuisine
Avg. €27/person
Bláa Kannan Cafe
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Coffee shop
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Brynja
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Kaffi Ilmur
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Coffee shop
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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
Avg. €69/person
Greifinn
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Western cuisine
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Berlin Akureyri
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Coffee shop
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Axelsbakari Cafe and Bakery
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Western cuisine
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Sigurhaedir - Memorial house
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Nonni's House
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KA Völlurinn
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Davíðs Stefánsson Writer's Museum
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The Industrial Museum of Akureyri
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Arctic Plant Collection
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