Akureyri, Iceland’s little big city, offers a perfect blend of entertainment, art, and culture while providing a personal and close-to-nature experience.
The city’s charm is undeniable with its brightly painted wooden houses, cozy bars, and steep streets leading down from the hills into the welcoming city centre. Even the traffic lights are uniquely cute with heart-shaped stoplights. With a population of only 19,000, it’s significantly quieter than Reykjavik, and all the major spots in town can be easily explored on foot. Akureyri boasts a wide range of activities and exciting places, including notable museums, the world’s most northerly botanic garden, one of Iceland’s most popular swimming facilities, an 18-hole golf course, the country’s best skiing area, and great hiking trails. Plus, the best part is that the city buses are completely free of charge.
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