"Akureyri as I saw it" Akureyri by schielen

Akureyri Travel Guide: 134 reviews and 291 photos

Akureyri is situated in north-east Iceland, on the longest fjord in the country and is surrounded by mountains reaching 1000-1500 m. Akureyri is about 40 km south of the Arctic Circle, but summer days can reach 25°C. Winters, however, bring heavy snowfall and cold weather, with calm and still weather also being common. I visited Akureyri during a round-trip of Iceland.
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Last visit to Akureyri: Aug 1992
Intro Written Aug 31, 2002
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Reviews (5)

Mývatn District. Things to Do (4)

Mývatn is famous for its abundant bird life; it is in fact thought to sustain more species of duck than any other... more travel advice

Unlike in other countries... Warnings Or Dangers (1)

Unlike in other countries there is little protection against 'natural hazards'. Never go to close to the upper-edge of a... more travel advice

Dettifoss. Things to Do (4)

In many people's opinion, Dettifoss is the most spectacular waterfall in Iceland. With a height of 45 metres and an... more travel advice

Goðafoss Waterfall Things to Do (4)

This waterfall is among the finest in the country, not very high but impressive in shape as it divides into two... more travel advice

Comments (17)

orlikins Dec 13, 2002 at 2:13 AM Report Abuse

ur photos of iceland are really beautiful!
ATLC Aug 1, 2002 at 12:37 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful, those waterfalls
globetrott Mar 14, 2002 at 2:35 PM Report Abuse

Brilliant pics - bring back great memories of Iceland !
B_Caro Jan 29, 2002 at 3:50 PM Report Abuse

this is also on my list ! great page !
traveldave Jan 8, 2002 at 12:50 PM Report Abuse

Looks like a beautiful part of the world.
Velocity Oct 7, 2001 at 11:56 AM Report Abuse

Excellent page, great waterfalls !
sandysmith Sep 18, 2001 at 3:05 PM Report Abuse

glorious pics Pieter
Slydevil Aug 3, 2001 at 4:53 PM Report Abuse

interesting page!! :)
CliffClaven May 2, 2001 at 2:39 AM Report Abuse

Useful warning
sim1 Apr 16, 2001 at 12:43 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful pictures and interesting text, great!