Plan your trip to Akureyri

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When to consider visiting

June–August

Seasonal guidance is a starting point; check weather and dates for your chosen experiences.

Choosing a base

City Centre: Walkable to shops, restaurants, the harbour and museums; best for first-time visitors. Hjaltadalur/Skíðabraut area: Quiet residential area with easy access to hiking trails and views over Eyjafjörður.

Experiences to explore

Browse these experiences as a starting point. The planner considers your interests, pace, and published schedules when building your days.

Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

Experience the incredible humpback whales in Iceland's longest fjord, Eyjafjörður, aboard our specially modified sightseeing boat. This is a family friendly and great value whale w…

Approx. 180 minutesView on Viator →

Lake Myvatn, Hot-Springs & Godafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri

Our 6 hour Lake Mývatn, Hot-springs & Godafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri is the perfect introduction to north Iceland. Visit Lake Mývatn, a region whose landscape has been scul…

Approx. 360 minutesView on Viator →

Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Akureyri Port

Discover the magical wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide. We set off from Akureryi Port stopping at the stunning Godafoss waterfal…

Approx. 360 minutesView on Viator →

Iceland's #1 Grade 4 Rafting – Glacial Canyon & Drysuits

The East Glacial River (Austari Jökulsá) is Iceland's signature Grade 4+ rafting trip – 18 km of big, powerful rapids born under the Hofsjökull glacier, running through a deep basa…

Approx. 360 minutesView on Viator →

Traditional Whale Watching from Húsavík by Local Family Company

Sail aboard a traditional Icelandic oak boat from Húsavík, the Whale Capital of Iceland Enjoy a relaxed 3-hour whale watching tour in Skjálfandi Bay Discover whales and Icelandic…

Approx. 180 minutesView on Viator →

Traditional Oak Ship Whale Watching Tour From Husavik

Experience the Original Húsavík Whale Watching tour that has built a reputation for the town of Húsavík as the capital of whale watching in Iceland.…

Approx. 180 minutesView on Viator →

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