3-Day Akureyri itinerary guide

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Akureyri — Snow crystallization in Akureyri 2005-02-26 17-30-23

Top stops to prioritize

Akureyri Botanical Garden
Hamborgarafabrikkan
Goðafoss Waterfall
DJ Grill
Akureyri Backpackers
Turninn Kebab
Akureyri Swimming Pool
Ketilkaffi

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Akureyri Botanical Garden, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

Akureyri Botanical Garden
Akureyri Swimming Pool
Ketilkaffi
Akureyrarkirkja
Brynja
Elding Whale Watching Akureyri

Day 2: Off the beaten path

For day 2, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like Goðafoss Waterfall.

Goðafoss Waterfall
Petting Zoo Daladýrð
Icelandic Aviation Museum
Noa Seafood Restaurant
Hof Cultural and Conference Centre

Day 3: East side of town

For day 3, we recommend exploring the east side side of town.

Akureyri Backpackers
Pylsuvagninn á Akureyri
Kaffi Ilmur
Rub23
Bautinn Restaurant
Bláa Kannan Cafe

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