Top Things to do in Akureyri
10 Free Things to do in Akureyri That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Akureyri, Iceland including Godafoss, Arctic Botanical Gardens (Lystigardurinn), Flora, Akureyri, Linda Ola - Studio & Gallery, Saurbaejarkirkja, R5 Bar, Akureyri Botanical Gardens, Olstofa Akureyrar, Christmas Garden, Glerartorg Shopping Centre.
Restaurants in Akureyri
1. Godafoss
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,877 reviews
Reviewed By GC404 - Anchorage, United States
One of Iceland’s largest falls, Godafoss has an important role in the country’s history... the trails and parking areas have been newly constructed, and access is easy (right off the Ring Road east of Akureyri) which makes it very popular with visitors. There’s a convenience store/gas station plus restaurant nearby too. Enjoy!
2. Arctic Botanical Gardens (Lystigardurinn)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 830 reviews
Reviewed By travelwithcarlo - London, United Kingdom
One of the most peaceful & beautiful places to visit in the city. We came in June & the amount of flora was unbelievable some of the plant life here is breathtaking. The smell of fresh flowers & sounds of bird life will make you want to stay for hours especially considering they have a beautifully designed cafe in the centre.
3. Flora, Akureyri
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Flora is a concept store and a workshop with happenings and exhi-bitions. Flora is located in Hafnar-straeti 90, down-town Akur-eyri, Northern-Iceland. The store: Flora offers selected new, 2nd hand and renewed articles from Iceland, Germany, France and Switzerland. The focus is on things hand crafted, made in small fabrics or homemade ones that are produced under friendly circumstances for people and nature. Flora carries things from local artists, craftsman, producers and design. Here, you will find clothes, music, honey, coffee, books, woollen things, icelandic herbs, lace, art, candles, cups, cosmetics, food, bottles, bags among many, many other things.
4. Linda Ola - Studio & Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Local artist work studio and gallery. A must see is the walk in installation mirror room "Eternal Space" by Linda Ola. Oil and acrylic paintings, etchings, drawings, unique handmade gift items, design art, ornaments, candles, cards. Calligraphy and art classes. Opening hours are not limuted to listed opening hours. You are always welcome to drop by when I am working. Look for the sign outside.
5. Saurbaejarkirkja
6. R5 Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
We offer a unique selection of local beers, craft beers and whiskeys. Happy hour every day from 18-20:00 We are open from 17:00-01:00 Sunday to Thursday and 15:00-03:00 on Friday and from 17:00-03:00 on Saturday.
7. Akureyri Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By Anna-Ice - Reykjavik, Iceland
The Akureyri botanical gardens are extremely well kept and I thoroughly enjoy walking through them, getting ideas for my own garden. These gardens are special, particularly for those of us who think that only a few species can survive in the Icelandic environment.
8. Olstofa Akureyrar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
9. Christmas Garden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 192 reviews
Open all year: June - August 10:00 21:00 September - December 14:00 21:00 January - May 14:00 18:00
Reviewed By ninakG330ZW - Viborg, Denmark
I loved this visit! I love finding funny little decorations for Christmas, and this store was amazing! Everywhere you look around there’s Christmas. I had to walk around twice in the store because I constantly discovered new details and cute little Christmas arrangements all around. There were even a fireplace! Remember to go to the tower where you will find a cute little advent calendar. Great and very christmasy visit, a must see for every Christmas enthusiast!
