Akureyri Map, Iceland

Akureyri Sightseeing

A relatively young city, Akureyri has tourist attractions that are definitely animated. Just like every other city in the world, its culture and lifestyle are carved on every side. The art and architecture fused with the city’s surroundings provide an ideal place for a tourist destination. When in Iceland, take some time to visit the beautiful Akureyri Sights. read more

Akureyri Travel Guide

Traditional cuisine in the area and entire Iceland too, is mainly lamb meat, seafood, wild mushrooms, seaweed and other such locally found ingredients. The meat and fish are usually consumed dried, smoked or pickled together and served with the traditional rye bread. Some of the most interesting and unique specialties here are the Porramatur, an assortment of traditional products usually made of meat, svio, made of a... read more

Akureyri History

During the Second World War, the city was made one of the three air headquarters of the British-Norwegian Squadron. This troop was instituted on April 25, 1941 and started to fly bombers in Akureyri shortly after. The city also set boats on sail that guarded fleets from the United States against the attacks by the German submarines. read more