A few minutes
Akureyrarkirkja
The church at the top of the steps above the town centre, designed by Guðjón Samúelsson and completed in 1940. The view over the fjord from the steps is worth the climb.
Our Akureyri
A few of the places we send our guests to, in town and on a day out by car.
On foot
Walking times from Acco Luxury Apartments on Skipagata.
2 min
Café Berlin
Breakfast, brunch and lunch on the ground floor of Skipagata 4, with 10% off for Acco guests.
5 min
Akureyri Art Museum
Changing exhibitions of Icelandic and international art in Listagil, the arts street just up from the town centre.
10 min
Hof Cultural Centre
Concerts and theatre by the harbour, and the town’s tourist information centre.
10 min
Akureyri swimming pool
Outdoor pools, hot tubs and water slides, open all year. A local favourite in any weather.
15 min
Lystigarðurinn botanic garden
One of the most northerly botanic gardens in the world, uphill from the town centre and free to visit.
In town
The heart traffic lights
Look at the red traffic lights in the town centre: they are shaped like hearts.
Day trips by car
Approximate driving times from Akureyri.
approx. 15 min
Hlíðarfjall
Akureyri’s ski area. The season usually runs from December to April.
approx. 40 min
Goðafoss
The “waterfall of the gods”, on the way to Lake Mývatn.
approx. 1 h
Húsavík
A harbour town known for whale watching.
approx. 1 h 15 min
Lake Mývatn
Lava formations, craters and the Mývatn Nature Baths.
approx. 2 h
Dettifoss
Europe’s most powerful waterfall, in Vatnajökull National Park.