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Akureyri

Akureyri · Iceland · 65.68, -18.09

Known as the Capital of the North, Akureyri lies at the head of the long Eyjafjord in northern Iceland. Although it is a small town with a botanical garden and colorful streets, nearby attractions include Godafoss, the geothermal area around Lake Myvatn, and Husavik, famous for whale watching. It is a base for the scenic highlights of northern Iceland.

Port highlights

About 20,000

Population

A subarctic climate. Summers are cool, with long daylight approaching the midnight sun.

Climate

Icelandic (English is also commonly used)

Language

Icelandic krona (ISK)

Currency

June to August (midnight sun and warm weather)

Best time to visit

Local food

Lamb dishes, fresh seafood, skyr (dairy product), rye bread

Sights

Godafoss waterfallLake Myvatn and the geothermal areaAkureyri Botanical GardenWhale watching (Husavik)

Monthly average high / low temperatures

3°

-3°Jan

3°

-3°Feb

4°

-3°Mar

7°

0°Apr

10°

3°May

14°

6°Jun

15°

8°Jul

15°

8°Aug

12°

5°Sep

7°

1°Oct

4°

-2°Nov

3°

-3°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: AKUREYRI · about 0.6 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)300 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat more expensive.

ISK 260

Water 500 ml

ISK 755

Coffee

ISK 3,300

Inexpensive meal

ISK 800

Local beer

ISK 3,250

Big Mac

Prices in Akureyri. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

AEY

Nearest airport

—

Airport to port (approx.)

C — Two or more connections

Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Northern Europe & FjordsJun–Aug 2027

Source: Wikipedia “Akureyri” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Akureyri

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

12-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Southampton to Reykjavik

11-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Southampton

11-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Southampton to Reykjavik

12-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Hamburg

Sources