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Nacreous clouds

This week, we have been experiencing amazing Nacreous clouds, also known as polar stratospheric clouds (PSCs), day after day.

Glowing red hearts

Why not make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable by visiting Akureyri?

The January light

This morning's sunrise painted the sky in stunning shades of pink, purple and yellow. 

New Year's Eve Bonfire in Akureyri

The annual New Year's Eve bonfire for Akureyri residents will be held at the same location as last year, on an open area just south of the golf clubhouse at Jaðar.

Nacreous clouds

This morning we got these beautiful clouds on the morning sky. They are rare and form in extremely cold conditions in the stratosphere.

Sovereignty Day

Sovereignty Day (Fullveldisdagur) is celebrated annually on December 1st in Iceland.

Sculptures in snow

Kjarnaskógur Forest near Akureyri is now blanketed in beautiful, fluffy snow.