Akureyri
The town of Akureyri, with its population of approximately 17,000 Inhabitants, is the administrative, transportation and commercial centre of North Iceland. Akureyri lies at the very end of the Eyjafjordur fjord and cruise passengers experience a wonderfully scenic entry into the port along this 60 km fjord.
Akureyri provides the surrounding rural communities in these high latitudes with sundry services as well as educational and industrial facilities. Akureyri has its own theatre, symphony orchestra, University and one of the biggest hospitals in the country that also serves the Eastern part of Greenland. Akureyri has proven to be a firm favourite with cruise passengers with around 70% of passengers participating in shore excursions from this port.
Iceland Travel’s Shore Excursions from the port of Akureyri include:
- Jewels of the North: Including the magnificent Lake Myvatn, Dimmuborgir lava labrynth, Skutustadir craters, Godafoss falls and Namaskard thermal field
- Flight Seeing: Fly over the Arctic Circle and visit the tiny island of Grímsey
- Myvatn Nature Baths: A spa experience like no other amongst the surreal surroundings of the Nature Baths
- Akureyri Town: Sightseeing in Akureyri visiting the botanical gardens, the landmark church or Santa’s house
- Cultural Tours: Glimpse into Iceland’s rural past with a visit to the Laufás turf farm or meet the locals on the small island of Hrísey
- Port to Port and Overland Opportunities
