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Akureyri
Akureyri, North Iceland, Iceland
Where Akureyri sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 8
- Bookable experiences
- 136
- Time zone
- Atlantic/Reykjavik
Akureyri sits in North Iceland, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 136 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
Iceland › North Iceland › Akureyri
What to see in Akureyri
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Near Akureyri
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What travellers book in Akureyri
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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From Akureyri Port: Godafoss Waterfall Tour for Cruise Ships (V)
4.6 (121)2h 30m
A scenic and memorable excursion in Iceland to the majestic Godafoss Waterfall. Godafoss is one of the most spectacular and historic waterfalls in Iceland. The name means the "waterfall of the gods". The waterfall is…
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100% Whale Watching
4.8 (307)2h 30m
This is a 2,5 to 3 -hour whale watching tour 25 minutes north of Akureyri in Hauganes. A comfortable tour with the oldest whale watching tour operator in Iceland where you will be observing the fantastic scenery, bird…
from €78.96 / personView details
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Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri
4.6 (1,088)3h
Experience the incredible humpback whales in Iceland's longest fjord, Eyjafjörður, aboard our specially modified sightseeing boat. This is a family friendly and great value whale watching tour, operated all year round…
from €91.24 / personView details
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Akureyri Lake Myvatn Godafoss and Lava Fields Tour
5.0 (18)6h
Explore North Iceland's volcanic beauty on this 6-hour shore excursion from Akureyri. Begin with a scenic drive through stunning landscapes and stop at the iconic Goðafoss waterfall, known as the Waterfall of the Gods.…
from €142.12 / personView details
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Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Waterfall from Akureyri Port
4.8 (239)6h
A coach tour to Lake Mývatn from Akureyri port offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning natural wonders of North Iceland. The journey begins at Akureyri port, where travelers board a comfortable coach for the…
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Forest Lagoon Admission Ticket with Towel and One Drink included
4.6 (115)2h
Discover Tranquility in the Heart of the Forest – Book Your Escape to Forest Lagoon Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind geothermal experience unlike anywhere else in Iceland. Nestled in the lush Vaðlaskógur forest, just…
from €72 / personView details
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Sights, areas and experiences here were last checked 2026-09-13.
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