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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.

Abundant whales

Grímsey Island has recently experienced an unusual increase in whale activity, with groups of up to 60 whales spotted around the island.

Súlur Vertical

Súlur Vertical mountain run took place last weekend (August 2nd and 3rd) and offered a spectacular experience for runners and enthusiasts of pristine nature and picturesque surroundings, as well as ITRA points.

Direct flights from Zurich

The Swiss tour operator Kontiki has announced that, after a successful first year, they will once again offer non-stop flights to Northern Iceland this winter.

Web camera

A new web camera has been installed and is now available on the websites Akureyri.is and Halloakureyri.is.