Akureyri

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Top attractions in Akureyri

Goðafoss Waterfall
1. Goðafoss Waterfall
4.8
(1510)
Waterfall
Nature & Parks
Spectacular waterfall plunging over a curved, 12m-high precipice, with paths to multiple viewpoints.
Akureyri Botanical Garden
2. Akureyri Botanical Garden
4.5
(3144)
Botanical garden
Nature & Parks
Opened in 1912, the 3.6-hectare park with a cafe houses a botanical garden with thousands of plants.
Akureyrarkirkja
3. Akureyrarkirkja
4.3
(1097)
Lutheran church
Sights & Landmarks
Stately Lutheran church on a hill with many stained-glass windows & a large pipe organ.
Laufás Museum and heritage site
4. Laufás Museum and heritage site
4.6
(425)
Museum
Heritage building
Grass-roofed houses & a church from the 19th century offer insights into early Icelandic life.
Icelandic Aviation Museum
5. Icelandic Aviation Museum
4.8
(181)
Museum
Specialty Museums
Flight museum exploring history & development of Icelandic aviation with display of restored planes.
Akureyri Museum
6. Akureyri Museum
4.3
(176)
Museum
Specialty Museums
Museum featuring artifacts related to the region's history, gardens & a 19th-century church.
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Other notable attractions

Hlíðarfjall
Mountain peak
Outdoor Activities
Mountain & popular skiing destination offering a variety of slopes & cross-country trails.
Hof Cultural and Conference Centre
Cultural center
Concerts & Shows
Eyja
Restaurant
Bistro
Akureyri Botanical Garden
Botanical garden
Nature & Parks
Opened in 1912, the 3.6-hectare park with a cafe houses a botanical garden with thousands of plants.
Brunir Horse
Horse breeder
Museums
Petting Zoo Daladýrð
Zoo
Outdoor Activities

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Weather in Akureyri

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