Guidebook for Akureyri

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Guidebook for Akureyri

Arts & Culture

Sverrir Hermannsson's Sundry Collection Opening hours: Open every day 11-17, from May 15 - Sept. 15. Tel. 463-1261 - 898-5468, e-mail: smamunasafnid@esveit.is Sverrir's sundry museum boasts a private collection of a kind which is unique in Iceland. This collection of sundries is neither a historical museum, agricultural museum, appliance collection, household collection nor key collection, but all of those rolled into one and so much more. Sverrir Hermannsson was born on 30th of March 1928, a citizen of the original ''old town'' of Akureyri in Eyjafjörður, where he has always lived and worked. A master house carpenter by trade, his speciality is the rebuilding of old houses and he has
8 locals recommend
Smámunasafn Sverris Hermannssonar
8 locals recommend
Sverrir Hermannsson's Sundry Collection Opening hours: Open every day 11-17, from May 15 - Sept. 15. Tel. 463-1261 - 898-5468, e-mail: smamunasafnid@esveit.is Sverrir's sundry museum boasts a private collection of a kind which is unique in Iceland. This collection of sundries is neither a historical museum, agricultural museum, appliance collection, household collection nor key collection, but all of those rolled into one and so much more. Sverrir Hermannsson was born on 30th of March 1928, a citizen of the original ''old town'' of Akureyri in Eyjafjörður, where he has always lived and worked. A master house carpenter by trade, his speciality is the rebuilding of old houses and he has

Sightseeing

Saurbæjarkirkja is a church in the Eyjafjörður region of Iceland. Built in 1858, it is one of only six turf churches still extant in Iceland. Most churches in the country were built of this material until well into the 19th century. Saurbæjarkirkja church has thick turf and stone walls on the outside for protection against the weather, and turf on the roof. Inside, the church has a wooden frame construction. Churches of this type had no tower, and the bells usually hung from the front gable. A convent was founded in Saurbær at the end of the 12th century, but it seems to have existed for only a short time, there being few records of it. Saurbæjarkirkja church is now under care of the Nat
Saurbæjarkirkja
Eyjafjarðarbraut Vestri
Saurbæjarkirkja is a church in the Eyjafjörður region of Iceland. Built in 1858, it is one of only six turf churches still extant in Iceland. Most churches in the country were built of this material until well into the 19th century. Saurbæjarkirkja church has thick turf and stone walls on the outside for protection against the weather, and turf on the roof. Inside, the church has a wooden frame construction. Churches of this type had no tower, and the bells usually hung from the front gable. A convent was founded in Saurbær at the end of the 12th century, but it seems to have existed for only a short time, there being few records of it. Saurbæjarkirkja church is now under care of the Nat
Brekkufjall
27 locals recommend
Goðafoss Waterfall
27 locals recommend
Just for 4x4 car.
Laugafell
Just for 4x4 car.

Food Scene

7 locals recommend
Kaffi kú
7 locals recommend
Holtsel
6 locals recommend
Brunir Horse
6 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

Leyningsholar

Essentials

28 locals recommend
Nettó
Glerárgata
28 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

Hrafnagilsskóli
Hrafnagilsskóli
Did you know that the Icelandic word “Kátur” means joyous? We also want to share the joy of riding with you. Our horse rental Hestaleigan Kátur in Akureyri offers horse riding in Iceland. Come and join us on a 1-2 hour-long guided horse riding tour. Families, groups or single travellers, everyone is welcome! We also offer custom-made riding trips, tailored to your wishes. It doesn´t matter whether you are an experienced rider or not, we will choose the right horse for you. Discover the stunning landscape around Akureyri on our gentle Icelandic horses as there is no such thing than experiencing Iceland while riding on a horse.
Hestaleigan Kátur
Did you know that the Icelandic word “Kátur” means joyous? We also want to share the joy of riding with you. Our horse rental Hestaleigan Kátur in Akureyri offers horse riding in Iceland. Come and join us on a 1-2 hour-long guided horse riding tour. Families, groups or single travellers, everyone is welcome! We also offer custom-made riding trips, tailored to your wishes. It doesn´t matter whether you are an experienced rider or not, we will choose the right horse for you. Discover the stunning landscape around Akureyri on our gentle Icelandic horses as there is no such thing than experiencing Iceland while riding on a horse.
Open all year round, this magical house looks like it came straight from a book of fairy tales. Outside in the garden there are plenty of hidden things for you to find and enjoy! Upon entering the Christmas House you are greeted with the warmth of a log fire and the songs and the scents of the festive season. Even the toilet is something to see. Try to find the Santa's troll mother (Gryla) hidden in her cave. The Christmas House is a magical place to visit, all year round. A fun tour for all the family.
22 locals recommend
Christmas House
22 locals recommend
Open all year round, this magical house looks like it came straight from a book of fairy tales. Outside in the garden there are plenty of hidden things for you to find and enjoy! Upon entering the Christmas House you are greeted with the warmth of a log fire and the songs and the scents of the festive season. Even the toilet is something to see. Try to find the Santa's troll mother (Gryla) hidden in her cave. The Christmas House is a magical place to visit, all year round. A fun tour for all the family.