Akureyri

Nature

Súlur

A 1,213-meter mountain rising southwest of Akureyri, Iceland, popular among travelers who enjoy hiking. The climb to the summit rewards you with spectacular views.

Temples & religious sites

Akureyrarkirkja

A Lutheran church in the heart of Akureyri, in northern Iceland. Completed in 1940, it draws many visitors who come to admire its striking architectural exterior.

Zoos & aquariums

Akureyri Botanical Garden

This botanical garden lies south of Akureyri, deep within Eyjafjörður fjord. Located just 85km south of the Arctic Circle, it's one of the world's northernmost botanical gardens and a great place to see exotic high-latitude plants.

Nature

Hlíðarfjall

A mountain about 6 km west of Akureyri, home to Iceland's second-largest ski resort. In winter, it draws many visitors eager to ski and snowboard.

Museums & galleries

Akureyri Art Museum

An art museum in the center of Akureyri, Iceland's second-largest town, which opened in 1993. Housed in a former dairy factory, it's regarded as a fine example of Bauhaus-style architecture.

Nature

Glerá

A river that rises from glaciers and springs in the Tröllaskagi mountains and flows through Akureyri to the sea. Once harnessed for hydroelectric power that drove the town's industrialization, it's now a pleasant spot for riverside walks and scenery.

Nature

Vinðeimajökull

A small glacier in the Glerárdalur valley near Akureyri. It's not a well-known tourist spot, but you'll naturally come across it while walking along the valley.

Temples & religious sites

Glerárkirkja

Glerárkirkja is a Lutheran church in Akureyri, Iceland, serving as the parish church for the local congregation. Its simple, tranquil atmosphere makes it a nice place to stop and rest for a while.