17 mar Trails freshly groomed Kjarnaskógur is a small forest located just a 5-minute drive from the center of Akureyri and is one of the town’s most popular recreational areas.
23 feb Konudagurinn (Women’s Day) This is a cherished annual tradition in Iceland dedicated to celebrating and honoring women. It took place yesterday (Sunday, February 22).
19 feb Winter Breaks in Icelandic Schools In February, most schools across Iceland have a winter holiday. This year’s break takes place from February 18 to 27, making it a perfect time for a short family getaway.
12 jún Motorsport Festival – Bíladagar in Akureyri! Iceland’s biggest celebration of motorsport is back!
12 maí The Arctic Tern Has Landed! After an epic journey, the Arctic Tern has returned to our northern shores.
04 apr The countdown has begun! We're just days away from welcoming back the first puffins to Grímsey!
20 mar iron cladding Many of the old houses in Akureyri are covered with corrugated iron, a material traditionally used for roofing and farm buildings.
12 mar Hint of spring A beautiful hint of spring is in the air these days, even though we are still in the midst of winter.