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Mountain roads gradually opening for summer travel

Iceland’s mountain roads and F-roads are gradually opening as snow conditions improve and road inspections are completed.

Summer Bus Timetable Now Available

The summer timetable for public transport is now available on Visit Akureyri. The updated schedule includes a few important changes.

🏃‍♂️ Súlur Vertical 2026

úlur Vertical will take place on 31 July – 1 August 2026. The event has been held since 2016

Fishermen’s Day in Eyjafjörður | 6–7 June 2026

Join us as we celebrate Fishermen’s Day, a cherished Icelandic tradition honoring the men and women whose lives and livelihoods are connected to the sea.

How to get here

  • There are several airlines flying directly to Akureyri which is the easiest way of visiting, but flying to the main airport Keflavík in the south of Iceland is also an option and then either take a flight from Reykjavík to Akureyri which takes about 40 minutes or drive/take a bus for aprox 4.5-6 hours along main road 1.  More information here.