Top Things to do in Akureyri
The 9 Best Specialty Museums in Akureyri, Northeast Region
Discover the best top things to do in Akureyri, Iceland including Safnasafnid The Folk and Outsider Art Museum, The Aviation Museum, Sverrir Hermannsson's Sundry Collection, The Motorcycle Museum of Iceland, Smamunasafn Sverris Hermannssonar, The Industry Museum, Akureyri Museum, Haelid, Davidshus - Home of David Stefansson.
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1. Safnasafnid The Folk and Outsider Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
2. The Aviation Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Explore the fascinating journey of Iceland’s 100 years of aviation history. The Icelandic Aviation Museum was formed in 1999 and opened its doors on the 24th of June in 2000. Its goal is to preserve the history of flying in Iceland, to record the stories of those who have taken part in this and to promote the importance of aviation in our country. In addition to an interesting variety of aircraft and artefacts, there are photographic displays that depict various facets of aviation history. Also on display are ultra-lights, aircraft engines, model aircraft, airport equipment, a flight simulation trainer and much more. Together the exhibits illustrate the story of Icelandic aviation in a lively way. Of interest to many, are artefacts recovered from the wreck of a British R.A.F Fairey Battle which crashed in the mountains to the wast of Akureyri in 1941? The Icelandic Aviation Museum is a living entity in constant renewal, with many of the aircraft still actively in use and flying.
3. Sverrir Hermannsson's Sundry Collection
4. The Motorcycle Museum of Iceland
5. Smamunasafn Sverris Hermannssonar
6. The Industry Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
The Industry Museum is a homely and interesting place where you can see machines, devices and products from the blooming industry in Akureyri, from the early 20th century until today. We also have displays from various private collections and an ever changing selection of items such as tools and shoes. The Museum of Industry is in constant development.
7. Akureyri Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By Q7487UEmaryh
This is a small museum which had a collection of historic photos they were asking for help in identifying. Liked the community, interaction aspect. The downstairs exhibit provides really nice information about how people in Akureyri lived, how the town and its industries developed. Neat photographs really provide good historical perspectives, and it's complimented by integrated artifacts in a nicely done exhibition. Doesn't take much time and gives a glimpse of historical development in Iceland.
8. Haelid
Haelid the Great White Plague center. An exhibition about loss, sorrow and despair but also about hope, serenity and lust for life. The experience will surprise you! Afterwards you can enjoy coffee and homemade pastries in the cosy atmospheric Café
