Akureyri is by far the largest town in the north of Iceland, and is generally known as the “capital” of the north. It’s the second largest urban are in Iceland with a population little less than 20.000. The town is the centre of trade and services in the northern part of Iceland and is a popular destination for tourists wanting to explore north Iceland with one centre base to travel from.

The town himself also boasts a wide range of attractions and activities, e.g. a variety of museums, the world's most northerly botanic garden, swimming pools, skiing hills, hiking trails, golf course, theatre, and more. Waterfalls, volcanoes and other natural phenomenon are in the neighborhood and activities such as horse riding, whale watching and river rafting are easily accessible in short distance from town.

The accommodation options in Akureyri are very diverse and range from small hostels to quality hotels. You can choose from multitude of restaurants and/or coffee-houses, and the nightlife in town is always vibrant during weekends.

Population: 17.500

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