If you're looking for outdoor adventure, make a day trip to Hlidarfjall Akureyri. No easy stroll around the block, this hike is great for some mid-vacation exercise.

When you've finished up at this steep landmass in Akureyri, why not make your way to Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall, Akureyri Church, and Akureyri Botanical Garden? They're not very far from Hlidarfjall Akureyri and also popular with tourists.

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City Center Hotel

Downtown Reykjavik

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9.2/10 Wonderful! (538 reviews)

Staff was excellent! Great location downtown, walking distance to anything you need.

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Kvosin Downtown Hotel

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Alda Hotel Reykjavik

Downtown Reykjavik

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9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,012 reviews)

Very nice overall. Great rainfall shower. Front desk staff should have been willing to notify when room was ready even if requesting early check-in. Not ok to suggest that I come back every hour to find out. I'd recommend for location and vibe.

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Goðafoss Waterfall from Akureyri Port

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From Akureyri: Godafoss and Lake Myvatn

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From Akureyri: Goðafoss Waterfall & Santa Claus House Tour

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Whale Watching from Downtown Akureyri

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From Akureyri: Godafoss and Lake Myvatn

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Popular places to visit

Akureyri's botanical garden is one of the most northerly in the world

Akureyri Botanical Garden

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Akureyri Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Akureyri. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Akureyri Church

4.5/5(27 reviews)

Marvel at the stained-glass panel and the huge pipe organ that are among the treasures of this modern church that towers over the city.

Akureyri featuring modern architecture and street scenes

Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Whether you are attending a conference or want to be entertained by music, theater or art, this waterfront building has it covered.

Hvitserkur

5/5(14 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hvitserkur during your travels in Dalvik. Discover the northern light views in this relaxing area, or seek out the horseback riding.

Godafoss

5/5(93 reviews)

Appreciate a view of the impressive horseshoe shape of the Waterfall of the Gods and go hiking alongside the foamy rapids of the Skjálfandafljót River.

Hlidarfjall

5/5(13 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hlidarfjall during your travels in Akureyri. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.