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The Northern lights or the Aurora Borealis is something you have to see. They can even be seen just out of Reykjavík, no need to go far. So stay on a look out!

This cute red house is un-missable to visitors of Akureyri and it has stood for over 30 years. It is a fun place to go and eat with the family or friends!

Akureyri is often referred to as the capital of Northern Iceland and we have to say it lives up to that. A vibrant town that is full of life all year around. A place you have to visit!

La Vita é Bella is a great Italian restaurant, situated right in the centre of town. This quintessentially authentic restaurant teams great Italian cuisine.

The Akureyri Art Museum is one of the most popular attractions of the town. Iceland has more artists than anywhere else in the world and this museum is the perfect example of how great the arts scene in the country is.

The Bláa kannan café (The blue kettle ) is a fantastic blue wooden coffee house and bar.

This incredible church Akureyrarkirkja was constructed in 1940 and is the cities most recognisable feature. This popular tourist destination was designed by Reykjavík's creative Hallgrímskirkja architect Guðjón Samúelsson.

The introduction of Religion in Iceland sprung up from the Vikings who from 874 to 1000 followed the roots of Norse paganism.

The local archive was organized in 1967 and is full of letters, pictures and lots of interesting facts about this large area in the north of Iceland.

Fridrik V is an exquisite restaurant and delicatessen with a fantastic wine list and exceptional cuisine.

This great Municipal Library is one of the biggest reading establishments in the whole of Iceland. Over 400 visitors that visit the library every day!

We would like to point out that the crime rate is actually really extraordinary low in Iceland. A model country with model citizens, you say?

The swimming pool of Akureyri, Sundlaug Akureyrar is the most popular pool in northern Iceland. Relaxing and fun for the whole family to go splashing around.

Akureyri is just a fun place to visit, always something going on there. Art, concerts, skiing.. oh and partying!

Great view from up here, isn't it? Sometimes you can see whales in this fjord, it is true! So keep a look out or if you are driving then let someone else be on the look out, please.

Now, did you know Iceland brews its own beer? You didn’t!? Well now you do. Viking is one of the best beers Iceland has to offer, or so they say!

Well, if you come to Akureyri you will need somewhere to stay my friend! Yes! Guesthouse Akureyri is a really great and easy place to come and stay on a budget.

Hotel Akureyri is a fantastic hotel, which is set in a very tranquil area, boasting a fantastic ocean view. The best thing about this hotel is the continental buffet!

Since its establishment in 1987, this university has proved itself to be one of the best in the whole of Iceland. The university is famous for the quality of its education, both on campus and outside.

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Well, if you come to Akureyri you will need somewhere to stay my friend! Yes! Guesthouse Akureyri is a really great and easy place to come and stay on a budget.

Hotel Akureyri is a fantastic hotel, which is set in a very tranquil area, boasting a fantastic ocean view. The best thing about this hotel is the continental buffet!

Our writers are working on putting together some very interesting text about this place, just for you!

Landmannalaugar, which means the ‘peoples pools’ in Icelandic, is a region situated near the Hekla volcano in the south most part of Iceland’s highlands.

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