Guidebook for Akureyri
Food Scene
Great breakfast I go there for their eggs and avocado + really good coffee.
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Cafe Berlin
4 SkipagataGreat breakfast I go there for their eggs and avocado + really good coffee.
This is where you find that lobster soup you've heard talked about since you arrived to Iceland.
Their lunch menu is affordable and their full menu with fish is great. You wont be disappointed.
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Mulaberg Bistro & Bar
89 HafnarstrætiThis is where you find that lobster soup you've heard talked about since you arrived to Iceland.
Their lunch menu is affordable and their full menu with fish is great. You wont be disappointed.
Their roof top view is unbeatable.
Great for sushi and white wine on a sunny day to enjoy their balcony. Big menu actually but I only go for sushi and wine :)
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Strikið
14 SkipagataTheir roof top view is unbeatable.
Great for sushi and white wine on a sunny day to enjoy their balcony. Big menu actually but I only go for sushi and wine :)
Drinks & Nightlife
They also serve a simple breakfast buffet which can be very nice. Also this is the hot spot for happy hour and just simple night drinks. This is where most people go in our small town at weekdays and early nights weekends. They have tables outside for sunny days.
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Akureyri Backpackers
They also serve a simple breakfast buffet which can be very nice. Also this is the hot spot for happy hour and just simple night drinks. This is where most people go in our small town at weekdays and early nights weekends. They have tables outside for sunny days.
OK .. so they hardly play any music in there and it get's very crowded and confusing. BUT downstairs there is a grand piano (do you play??) When ever someone starts playing it (free for anyone who can) a group of people will gather around for singing along. Pretty impressive choirs have formed there with a jug of beer in one hand and the person next to you in the other. If you can play and start a major party you will be loved by all! The atmosphere can get awesome!
Drinks can get expensive - don't buy a round! We never do.
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Götubarinn
94c HafnarstrætiOK .. so they hardly play any music in there and it get's very crowded and confusing. BUT downstairs there is a grand piano (do you play??) When ever someone starts playing it (free for anyone who can) a group of people will gather around for singing along. Pretty impressive choirs have formed there with a jug of beer in one hand and the person next to you in the other. If you can play and start a major party you will be loved by all! The atmosphere can get awesome!
Drinks can get expensive - don't buy a round! We never do.
Everything Else
This website is great for things to do and places to see and more. It's run by the town and I send everyone here. This is where I get my information on happenings and hikes etc. http://www.visitakureyri.is/en
Akureyri Tourist Information Centre
This website is great for things to do and places to see and more. It's run by the town and I send everyone here. This is where I get my information on happenings and hikes etc. http://www.visitakureyri.is/en
Thermal pools - find as many of them as you can!
Hot tubs, saunas, steam baths, cold tubs, slides and swimming pools. It's the all Icelandic way. We love it and go everyday of the year.
*The trend now is to go to the hottest tub (42°+) and from there to the cold tub and stay for 1-3 minutes. This back and forth routine is sure to set you straight for the day or the best nights sleep. Said to work wonders for ache, inflammation, hung over, arthritis, lymphatic and immune systems.
Will link more pools with same descriptions in the area.
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Sundlaug Akureyrar
4 SkólastígurThermal pools - find as many of them as you can!
Hot tubs, saunas, steam baths, cold tubs, slides and swimming pools. It's the all Icelandic way. We love it and go everyday of the year.
*The trend now is to go to the hottest tub (42°+) and from there to the cold tub and stay for 1-3 minutes. This back and forth routine is sure to set you straight for the day or the best nights sleep. Said to work wonders for ache, inflammation, hung over, arthritis, lymphatic and immune systems.
Will link more pools with same descriptions in the area.
Another great website for information on tours, sightseeing, tips from locals opening hours and more.
Should definitely look these two websites up before you arrive, book tours in advance etc.
Visit North Iceland - Markaðsstofa Norðurlands
31 HafnarstrætiAnother great website for information on tours, sightseeing, tips from locals opening hours and more.
Should definitely look these two websites up before you arrive, book tours in advance etc.
Thermal pools - find as many of them as you can! Hot tubs, saunas, steam baths, cold tubs, slides and swimming pools. It's the all Icelandic way. We love it and go everyday of the year. *The trend now is to go to the hottest tub (42°+) and from there to the cold tub and stay for 1-3 minutes. This back and forth routine is sure to set you straight for the day or the best nights sleep. Said to work wonders for ache, inflammation, hung over, arthritis, lymphatic and immune systems. Will link more pools with same descriptions in the area.
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Þelamörk Swimming Pool
ÞjóðvegurThermal pools - find as many of them as you can! Hot tubs, saunas, steam baths, cold tubs, slides and swimming pools. It's the all Icelandic way. We love it and go everyday of the year. *The trend now is to go to the hottest tub (42°+) and from there to the cold tub and stay for 1-3 minutes. This back and forth routine is sure to set you straight for the day or the best nights sleep. Said to work wonders for ache, inflammation, hung over, arthritis, lymphatic and immune systems. Will link more pools with same descriptions in the area.
Essentials
This is the cheapest super market all over the country. If you're looking for food supplements, vegan, gluten free Netto is better.
Open Monday - Thursday 11-8:30
Friday 10-7:30
Sat. 10-6
Sun. 12-6
Type in Langholt 1 or Kjarnagata 2 in your gps
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Bónus
KjarnagataThis is the cheapest super market all over the country. If you're looking for food supplements, vegan, gluten free Netto is better.
Open Monday - Thursday 11-8:30
Friday 10-7:30
Sat. 10-6
Sun. 12-6
Type in Langholt 1 or Kjarnagata 2 in your gps
Alchohol store - As you may or may not have found out is that in Iceland you either buy alcohol at the duty free (recommended) at the airport or at it's governments stores called ÁTVR or "ríkið" pronounced "reeketh"
Lucky will have it that it's only one in Akureyri is located at the bottom of our street.
Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 11-6
Friday 11-9 Closed on Sundays
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Vinbudin
HólabrautAlchohol store - As you may or may not have found out is that in Iceland you either buy alcohol at the duty free (recommended) at the airport or at it's governments stores called ÁTVR or "ríkið" pronounced "reeketh"
Lucky will have it that it's only one in Akureyri is located at the bottom of our street.
Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 11-6
Friday 11-9 Closed on Sundays
Entertainment & Activities
CONCERT live music Thursday - Saturday.
Local artists and bands. They all play at this tiny venue.
Check out theirs schedule and listen to the bands playing online, if this is something that you like, definitely don't miss out on live music with Icelandic bands.
Ticket price may vary from 2500-4000 isk.
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Græni hatturinn
HafnarstrætiCONCERT live music Thursday - Saturday.
Local artists and bands. They all play at this tiny venue.
Check out theirs schedule and listen to the bands playing online, if this is something that you like, definitely don't miss out on live music with Icelandic bands.
Ticket price may vary from 2500-4000 isk.