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Fancy an ice cream?

A marvelous spring day—perfect for a nice walk, fishing or even some skiing, and definitely for enjoying an ice cream.

The puffins have arrived in Grímsey!

The first Atlantic puffins were spotted today, April 9, after being seen just offshore yesterday. Today, sisters Unnur and Halla Ingólfsdætur spotted them in the cliffs south by the lighthouse.

Akureyri Art Museum 2026

A new year of exhibitions and events is here! From local to international artists—including voices from Ukraine, Russia, and South America—explore art that reflects our world, sparks dialogue, and connects people.

Easter Program

Spending Easter with us? We’ve prepared a full program of fun events and activities—there’s something for everyone!

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.