Why go
- Municipality in Northeastern Region, Iceland.
- Known for whale watching tours.
- Served by Siglufjörður Airport (SIJ).
History
Akureyri is a town in northern Iceland, the country's fifth most populous municipality and the largest outside the Capital Region. The municipality includes the town's neighbourhood at the head of Eyjafjörður and two farther islands: Hrísey at the mouth of Eyjafjörður and Grímsey off the coast.
Where to stay
Brúnagerði, 605 Akureyri, Iceland · heidin.is
MX88+G28, Stekkjarlækur, 601 Akureyri, Iceland · hafdals.is
Strandgata 49, 600 Akureyri, Iceland · bryggjan.is
Veigarhall 3, 603 Akureyri, Iceland · vadlahof.tripcombined.com
Þingvallastræti 2, 600 Akureyri, Iceland
Hafnarstræti 98, 600 Akureyri, Iceland · akureyribackpackers.com
Heimalandi 5-7, 603 Akureyri, Iceland · hotelhalond.is
Fagravik, 601 Akureyri,, Iceland · fagravik.is
Þingvallastræti 23, 600 Akureyri, Iceland · icelandhotelcollectionbyberjaya.com
Hafnarstræti 20, 600 Akureyri, Iceland · hoepfner-historical-house.thehotel.com.es
MX3J+3WR, 605 Iceland · icelandyurt.is
Hafnarstræti 67, 600 Akureyri, Iceland · hotelakureyri.is
Hafnarstræti 102 600, 600 Akureyri, Iceland · centrum-hotel.is
Hafnarstræti 87-89, 600 Akureyri, Iceland · hotelkea.is
Kjarnalundur, 600 Akureyri, Iceland · kjarnalundur.is
Eyrarlandsvegur 28, 600 Akureyri, Iceland · icelandhotelcollectionbyberjaya.com
Geislagata 12, 600 Akureyri, Iceland · travellone.eu
Leifsstaðir 2, 601 Akureyri, Iceland · hotelnorth.inn.fan
Bjarmastígur 2, 600 Akureyri, Iceland
MWJ4+4G3, 600 Akureyri, Iceland
PW4M+G59, 606 Akureyri, Iceland
Hafnarstræti 73, 600 Akureyri, Iceland
Brekkugata 6, 600 Akureyri, Iceland · xn--slgardar-v3a.inn.fan
Þórunnarstræti 93, 600 Akureyri, Iceland · sulur.inn.fan
Brekkugata 1, 600 Akureyri, Iceland · torgakureyri.com
Indoor
Halllandsnes, 601 Akureyri, Iceland · halllandsnes.is
Strandgata, 600 Akureyri, Iceland · hrimland.is
Kotabyggð 15, 606 Akureyri, Iceland · vikingcottages.is
Sunnutröð 2, 600 Akureyri, Iceland · saeluhus.is
Eyrarlandsvegur 33, 600 Akureyri, Iceland
Hafnarstræti 82, 600 Akureyri, Iceland
Furuvellir, 600 Akureyri, Iceland · booking.com
Brekkugata 27A, 600 Akureyri, Iceland
Brekkugata 8, 600 Akureyri, Iceland
PX64+P8, 606 Svalbarðseyri, Iceland
Indoor
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
American, Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30+ · 600 · centrum-kitchen.is
Regional, Pizza, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-22:00 Features: step-free access · 20 Glerárgata · greifinn.is
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:30-13:30, 17:00-21:00; Sa-Su 17:00-21:00 · 3 Ráðhústorg, 600 · indiancurryhouse.is
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-18:00 · 91-93 Hafnarstræti, Akureyri, 600 · lyst.is
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: 17:00+ · 92 Hafnarstræti, Akureyri, 600 · pizzasmidjan.is
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1 Kaupvangsstræti, Akureyri, 600
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:30-23:30; Su 08:00-23:30 · N1 Hörgárbraut, Akureyri · nestin.is
International, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 12 Strandgata, 600 · moibistro.is
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 14:00-23:00; Sa-Su 12:00-23:00 · 30 Glerárgata, Akureyri, 600 · isbudhuppu.is
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr,Sa,Su 12:00-22:00 · 87-89 Hafnarstræti, Akureyri, 600 · mulaberg.is
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa,Su 12:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 11 Strandgata, Akureyri, 600
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-14:00,17:00-21:00; Sa-Su 17:00-21:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 13 Strandgötu
Fish, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-14:00, Sa-Su 17:30+ · 6 Kaupvangsstræti, 600
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Sausage, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · pylsner.is
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr 10:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating · lyst.is
Chinese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, step-free access
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Sushi, Asian, Restaurant · Sushi/Asian restaurant
Chicken, Fast Food, Fast Food · Chicken/Fast Food fast food
Noodle, Restaurant · Noodle restaurant
Food Court · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-16:30 · 5 Brekkugata, Akureyri, 600 · kaffistofan.is
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · pizzapopolare.is
Fast Food · fast food
Ice Cream, Restaurant · Ice Cream restaurant · 1 Mýrarvegur, Akureyri, 600
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Tu,Su 07:00-11:00; We,Th,Fr,Sa 07:00-11:00, 18:00-22:00 · northrestaurant.is
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · 100b Hafnarstræti, 600
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 2 Undirhlíð, Akureyri, 600
Fast Food · fast food
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-10:00
Cafe · cafe · 8 Kaupvangsstræti, 600 · ketilkaffi.is
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Fast Food · fast food · Hafnarstræti, Akureyri, 600
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 10 Geislagata, Akureyri, 600
Restaurant · restaurant · 98 Hafnarstræti, Akureyri, 600
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-17:00
Restaurant · Features: step-free access
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa,Su 10:00-21:00
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-20:00
Restaurant · restaurant
2 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Akureyri International Airport (AEY) 3 km to the centre
Akureyri, 6, IS — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 1 airline (Air Iceland) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Reykjavik (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Air Iceland NY (F50, DH8) · 1 route: Reykjavik
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Húsavík Airport (HZK) 43 km to the centre
Húsavík, 6, IS — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Siglufjörður Airport (SIJ) 63 km to the centre
Siglufjörður, 6, IS — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Grímsey Airport (GRY) 96 km to the centre
Grímsey/Sandvík, 6, IS — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Sauðárkrókur Airport (SAK) 68 km to the centre
Sauðárkrókur, 5, IS — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Melgerðismelar Airport 23 km to the centre
Melgerðismelar, 6, IS
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Siglufjörður Airport (SIJ); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AEY has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Reykjavik).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Akureyri, Iceland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Adventure