Guidebook for Akureyri
Food Scene
Strikið
14 SkipagataLovely restaurant on the 5th floor with view over the town and fjord.
Great Vegetarian/raw/vegan restaurant. Open in summer and for booked groups of people of 10 or more in winter.
Silva
Great Vegetarian/raw/vegan restaurant. Open in summer and for booked groups of people of 10 or more in winter.
Very nice restaurant by the harbour! Do not have a variety of Vegan options but adjust meals easily.
15 locals recommend
Bryggjan
49 StrandgataVery nice restaurant by the harbour! Do not have a variety of Vegan options but adjust meals easily.
The oldest restaurant in town, has a great variety of foods and awesome oven baked pizzas!
22 locals recommend
Bautinn Restaurant
The oldest restaurant in town, has a great variety of foods and awesome oven baked pizzas!
It's an awesome, cozy coffee place! They often have vegan baked options. Make sure to check out the music gigs that take place on the floor down, in Græni Hatturinn, in the weekends.
16 locals recommend
Bláa Kannan
It's an awesome, cozy coffee place! They often have vegan baked options. Make sure to check out the music gigs that take place on the floor down, in Græni Hatturinn, in the weekends.
They have affordable food yet fine dining - vegan options available!
13 locals recommend
Mulaberg Bistro & Bar
89 HafnarstrætiThey have affordable food yet fine dining - vegan options available!
Arts & Culture
An amazing place around Christmas and even in summer! Make sure to get yourself a variety of saltwater toffees on the way home! At the same spot is a great giftstore (Bakgarðurinn)
22 locals recommend
Christmas House
An amazing place around Christmas and even in summer! Make sure to get yourself a variety of saltwater toffees on the way home! At the same spot is a great giftstore (Bakgarðurinn)
Want to experience Icelandic culture and entertainment? Check out the schedule for coming up events in HOF.
18 locals recommend
Hof Cultural and Conference Centre
12 StrandgataWant to experience Icelandic culture and entertainment? Check out the schedule for coming up events in HOF.
Sightseeing
An Island in Eyjafjordur area, such great sights of the fjords. It also has a tiny little friendly town with a restaurant.
8 locals recommend
Hrísey
An Island in Eyjafjordur area, such great sights of the fjords. It also has a tiny little friendly town with a restaurant.
One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland. Make sure to stop by at the local café for handcrafted products made locally in the area.
21 locals recommend
Godafoss
One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland. Make sure to stop by at the local café for handcrafted products made locally in the area.
My favorite waterfall in Iceland, its located about 5 miles from my childhood home. It's rather easily accessed in summer but harder to access in winter.
16 locals recommend
Aldeyjarfoss
SprengisandsleiðMy favorite waterfall in Iceland, its located about 5 miles from my childhood home. It's rather easily accessed in summer but harder to access in winter.
The signature building of town, located in the centre of town with a long staircase leading up to it.
36 locals recommend
Akureyri Church
600 við EyrarlandsvegThe signature building of town, located in the centre of town with a long staircase leading up to it.
Essentials
The grocery store I like the most in Akureyri, it has such a great variety og health foods and vegan options (compared to other stores in Iceland..:) It's located in the mall, a 5 minutes walk.
28 locals recommend
Nettó
GlerárgataThe grocery store I like the most in Akureyri, it has such a great variety og health foods and vegan options (compared to other stores in Iceland..:) It's located in the mall, a 5 minutes walk.
Hagkaup
17 GrenivellirA more expensive chain but has good variety and clothing in store.
Everything Else
If you are considering to stay longer or eeeven longer in Akureyri I recommend checking out the University :)
University of Akureyri
If you are considering to stay longer or eeeven longer in Akureyri I recommend checking out the University :)
Shopping
The "biggest" mall in Northern Iceland :) Groceries, a café or two, The Pier, Jysk, Dressman, Tiger, United Colors of Benetton, Bodyshop, Lindex etc. Sports, shoes and some Icelandic design as well
36 locals recommend
Glerártorg
GlerárgataThe "biggest" mall in Northern Iceland :) Groceries, a café or two, The Pier, Jysk, Dressman, Tiger, United Colors of Benetton, Bodyshop, Lindex etc. Sports, shoes and some Icelandic design as well
Drinks & Nightlife
Götubarinn
94c HafnarstrætiA friendly and homely bar!
R5 Micro Bar
RáðhústorgThey are cozy and have good variety of beer.