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Four race distances 19km, 29km (1 ITRA point), 43 km (2 ITRA points) and 100 km (4 ITRA points).

In February most schools in Iceland have a winter break. Akureyri is a popular destination during these holidays. Families come to Akureyri for skiing, for a swim and a slide in Akureyri geothermal pool or to enjoy good food and relaxation in the winter scenery. Most schools are on winter holiday from 22 - 26. February 2023

This special phenomenon occurs mainly at high latitudes during the winter when temperatures in the stratosphere fall below the frost point.

The last December was unusually cold across Iceland. In Akureyri, the average temperature was -5.3 degrees, 4.6 degrees below the average for the last ten years.

The Little Fisherman by Knut Skinnerland. The statue stands by the Hof Cultural & Conference Center and was a gift from the Norwegian friendship town Ålesund

The annual bonfire and fireworks on New Year's Eve will take place at 20.30, just above town at Réttarhvammur.

For those visiting us during the holidays you can find an overview of activities, restaurants and opening hours during Christmas and New Year

The winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight in the whole year

After an extreme mild autumn, the ski resort can finally be opened, and the weather forecast looks promising with a lot of snow in the prognoses.

Edelweiss, a Swiss airline, has announced that it will be offering direct flights between Zürich and Akureyri for a seven-week period this coming summer.