Akureyri can be called the northern capital of Iceland. The city is located a few tens of kilometers from the Arctic Circle in one of the Icelandic fjords Eyjafjordur.
Akureyri attracts with its natural beauty those who are fans of ecological tourism. From this city, amazing journeys to the Godafoss waterfall and the island of Grimsey, located in the Arctic Circle, begin. The city is surrounded by hills and mountains that protect Akureyri from the harsh winds. There are many volcanoes in the vicinity of Akureyri - Askja, Hverfel, Sulur, Curling. Askja is an active volcano, thanks to which once picturesque lakes were formed that do not freeze even in the coldest Icelandic winters. If you dress as warmly as possible, then you can safely go to the ice caves of Nemaskaro and Kverkfjell.
The natural beauty of Akureyri, of course, overshadows the city's attractions, but they also need attention. If you climb one of the hills of the city, you can get to the church with the organ, the number of pipes in which exceeds 3200. Another interesting place is the botanical garden, built at the beginning of the last century. Here you can see both Icelandic plants and more than 4,000 plant species from all over the world. They grow in natural conditions. To get acquainted with the Icelandic sagas, you can go to the island of Grimsey - it was on it that giants and trolls lived, and in addition, the Arctic Circle passes through Grimsey.
During an exciting boat trip along the Icelandic coast, you can not only enjoy incredible landscapes and views, but also see huge whales.
Fishing enthusiasts can try to catch Icelandic salmon, for which fishermen from all over the world come to Akureyri.
Nightlife lovers will not get bored in Akureyri either - numerous discos, bars and clubs offer entertainment for all tastes and often organize a variety of themed parties.
