Akureyri – Capital of the North

About Akureyri – Capital of the North

Akureyri is Iceland's second city and the undisputed capital of the North, sitting at the head of the 60 km-long Eyjafjörður fjord. Despite being just below the Arctic Circle, it has some of Iceland's warmest summers and a vibrant city life with excellent restaurants, museums, a botanical garden, Iceland's second university and a busy harbour. The iconic Akureyrarkirkja church dominates the skyline. The city is the gateway to Mývatn, Húsavík whale watching and the entire north of Iceland.

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✔Akureyri – Capital of the North is part of Iceland's diverse landscape
✔Iceland offers an incredible variety of natural and cultural experiences
✔The country's unique geology creates a constantly changing and dramatic environment

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About Akureyri – Capital of the North

Akureyri – Capital of the North is a point of interest in north-iceland. Iceland's diverse and dramatic landscape makes it one of the world's most remarkable travel destinations, with countless natural and cultural attractions to discover.