Akureyri is the main town of North Iceland, at the head of Eyjafjordur. Its centre is small and walkable, and can be seen on foot in a few hours. Godafoss waterfall is about a 45-minute drive east of Akureyri.
Akureyri in a day
Akureyri is the capital of the north.
In the town
The tall Akureyrarkirkja church stands above the centre, with shops and cafes below.
The Akureyri Botanical Garden holds many Icelandic and foreign plants and is open to the public.
The town has swimming pools with hot tubs, as elsewhere in Iceland.
The Forest Lagoon geothermal baths sit in woodland just outside the town.
Sights near Akureyri
Whale-watching boats run from Akureyri and the nearby town of Dalvik on Eyjafjordur.
Godafoss waterfall is about a 45-minute drive east of Akureyri.
Lake Myvatn and its volcanic sights are within reach for a longer day.
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