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The first spring flower

The purple mountain saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia) is a tiny species of plant that is common in the high Arctic

Happy Easter Holiday

For those of you visiting Akureyri during Easter there will be plenty to do in the days to come.

Snow in mountains

We have had some warm temperatures during the past weeks or so. Much of the snow on the lowlands has melted.

Seabirds arriving

Spring is on its way and birds are arriving to prepare for the coming breeding season.

Spring Equinox

The time when the sun crosses the plane of the earth’s equator, making night and day of approximately equal length all over the earth.

Niceair is of the ground

Now you can book your flights directly to Akureyri from London-Stansted, Copenhagen and Tenerife.

Harbor Seal

The harbor seal, also known as the common seal, is often seen in the fjord by Akureyri.

Arctic Coast Way

The Arctic Coast Way is amongst the ten "best road trips in Europe" according to CNTraveler.