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First day of winter

In Iceland, the first day of winter, or Vetrardagur fyrsti, was last Saturday, October 26.

Autumn hikes

Autumn colors are still in bloom, so don’t miss the chance to explore one of the many recreational areas in and around Akureyri before they fade away.

Autumn holidays

Autumn holidays are here! Next week, schools across Iceland will be enjoying a well-deserved break.

First snowfall

Akureyri from above today. The first snowfall of the season arrived at the end of last week, covering everything in a light white blanket.

Eiðsvöllur park

Eiðsvöllur is one of the town’s green areas, open to the public. It is located close to the town's city hall.

Minjasafnskirkjan

The small church, Minjasafnskirkjan, located in Akureyri’s old town, was originally built in 1846.

Akureyri Cultural Night

The Anniversary of Akureyri Municipality is celebrated annually on the weekend closest to the establishment date, August 29th.

A new fissure eruption

A new fissure eruption started on Reykjanes Peninsula on August 22, at 9:26 PM, marking the sixth eruption in the area since December 2023.