Akureyri

Fourth largest city in Iceland with many attractions and sights

Iceland has been a real insider tip for holidaymakers from all over the world for years. Akureyri should not be missed if you are traveling in the north of the country. The fourth largest city in the country has some sights and attractions to offer for all tastes and ages. The city of 17,000 on the banks of the Glerá River is the cultural and economic center of Iceland, along with the capital Reykjavik. The popular university town of Akureyri has one of the largest ports in the country and an international airport that is regularly served by major airlines.

Sights: “Akureyrarkirkja” and Botanical Garden

The most important sight and at the same time one of the landmarks of the city is the Evangelical Lutheran church “Akureyrarkirkja” near the city center, built at the beginning of the 20th century. The old town of Akureyri is mainly characterized by many old wooden villas as well as narrow streets, cozy cafes, small shops and restaurants. Not far from the old town is the city’s botanical garden. The unique plant collection with more than 6,000 different plant species offers a great insight into the fascinating flora of Iceland. If you want to learn more about the exciting history of Iceland and the region south of the Arctic Circle, the numerous museums in Akureyri are the right place for you. In addition to the local history museum, there is also the art museum,

Dettifoss: The mightiest waterfall in Europe

The Akureyri region is one of the most scenic regions in Iceland, not only because of its idyllic location on the Eyjafjörður fjord. The Jökulsárgljúfur National Park is well worth seeing near Akureyri. In the south of the national park there is the Dettifoss, the strongest waterfall in Europe, which annually attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world and locals. Due to its breathtaking size and weight, the Dettifoss is also known as the “little brother of Niagara Falls”. Another extremely popular destination is the Hafragilsundirlendi gorge, which is more than 100 meters deep. A very special natural spectacle awaits visitors in the nearby Húsavík. Numerous whales and dolphins can be seen in their natural habitat off the coast of the small town. The summer months from June to August are the best time to visit the Akureyri region. During this time, the average temperature is 15 to 20 degrees Celsius. In addition, only small amounts of precipitation are to be expected. In the summer, numerous small and large cultural events take place in Akureyri. The “Akureyrarvaka Akureyri” city festival takes place every year on the last weekend in August. The “Listumar” summer festival is also known far beyond the region’s borders. From mid-June to the end of August, many concerts, theater performances and readings take place throughout the city as part of the summer festival. The “Listumar” summer festival is also known far beyond the region’s borders. From mid-June to the end of August, many concerts, theater performances and readings take place throughout the city as part of the summer festival. The “Listumar” summer festival is also known far beyond the region’s borders. From mid-June to the end of August, many concerts, theater performances and readings take place throughout the city as part of the summer festival.