Check out a comprehensive collection of arty and historical exhibits right from the settlement days till today at the Akureyri Museum. Highlights among exhibits are artifacts from Gasir, farming equipments and archaeological finds. The museum garden also looks fascinating.
A variety of exotic plant species from New Zealand, Spain and Tanzania dot the botanical garden of Lystigarourinn. The diversity of plant life here is absolutely amazing, considering the garden’s closeness to the Arctic Circle.
Located on the southern outskirts of Akureyri, Kjarnaskogur Woods impresses everyone with its lush foliage. The bushy area has scenic walking tracks, picnic spots and kids playground. Don’t miss the funny log sundial designed by Icelandic Scouts.
Conceptualized by Guojon Samuelsson, the church of Akureyrarkirkja, sitting atop a hill clearly rules the city skyline. The basalt interiors and geological –themed exteriors of the church create quite a buzz in architecture fraternity.
Useful Information on Flights to Akureyri
Weekly Non Stop Flights:
1 Flights Weekly
Popular Airlines:
Air Iceland
Facts About Flying to Akureyri, Iceland§
The percentage of Akureyri travelers who traveled with kids under 14 was 100%.
The percentage of Akureyri travelers who were millennials was 50%.
The percentage of Akureyri travelers who were female was 50%.
Month with most bookings for Akureyri was September, August.
Month with least bookings for Akureyri was March, December.
§ All flight facts are based on last 3 months data on OneTravel.
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