Introducing Akureyri
Set at the head of a long fjord, Akureyri is a bustling, cosmopolitan town and Iceland’s second-largest city. Although it falls a long way behind the capital in terms of population and facilities, its fine selection of museums, shops, cafés, bars and restaurants sets it apart from the sleepy, rural towns found elsewhere in Iceland.
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Snowcapped peaks rise behind the town and across the city flower boxes, trees and well-tended gardens belie the city’s location just a stone’s throw from the Arctic Circle. With a lively summer festival season, some of Iceland’s best winter skiing, and a relaxed and easy attitude, it’s the natural base for exploring Eyjafjörður and further east to Mývatn.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
