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Akureyri

Akureyri is the largest town in Northern Iceland, located in the Eyjafjörður fjord. It is known as the ‘Capital of the North’ and has a population of around 18,000 inhabitants. The town is situated at the base of the highest mountain in Iceland, the Eyjafjallajökull volcano, and is surrounded by beautiful mountains, rivers and lakes.

Akureyri has a long and rich history dating back to the 10th century when it was first settled by the Vikings. It was an important trading post and commercial center for centuries and was the site of the first trading post in Iceland. In the 18th century, Akureyri was the site of the first Icelandic parliament, the Althing.

Today, Akureyri is a popular tourist destination, offering visitors a variety of activities, including skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, and hiking. The town is also home to a number of cultural and historical attractions, such as the Akureyri Museum and the Akureyri Art Museum.

The town is also known for its vibrant nightlife, with a variety of restaurants, bars and clubs. There are also plenty of shopping opportunities, with a variety of shops, boutiques and markets to explore.

Akureyri is a great place to visit for those looking to experience the beauty and culture of Iceland. With its stunning natural scenery, vibrant nightlife and rich history, it is a great destination for both locals and visitors alike.

Excursion tips for a day in Akureyri

1. Visit the Akureyri Botanical Garden – explore the beautiful gardens and enjoy the stunning views of the fjord.

2. Take a stroll down the Akureyri Promenade – take in the breathtaking views of the fjord, the mountains, and the city.

3. Stop by the Akureyri Church – admire the beautiful architecture and take pictures of the stunning views from the top of the tower.

4. Go whale watching – take a boat tour and try to spot some of the local whales.

5. Visit the Akureyri Art Museum – explore the stunning art collections and sculptures.

6. Visit the Akureyri Natural History Museum – learn about the local wildlife, geology, and history of the area.

7. Take a trip to the Akureyri Waterfall – marvel at the stunning waterfall and take pictures.

8. Stop by the Akureyri Local Market – sample some of the local delicacies and buy souvenirs.

9. Explore the Akureyri Old Town – visit the old buildings and churches and explore the narrow streets.

10. Take a tour of the Akureyri Brewery – sample some of the local brews and learn about the brewing process.

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The climate in Akureyri

Spring: Akureyri in Iceland has mild weather during the spring season with temperatures ranging from 0°C (32°F) to 10°C (50°F). The days become longer and the snow starts to melt. Summer: The summer season in Akureyri is mild and sunny with temperatures ranging from 10°C (50°F) to 18°C (64°F). The days are long and the sun shines for most of the day. Autumn: The autumn season in Akureyri is cool and wet with temperatures ranging from 4°C (39°F) to 10°C (50°F). The days become shorter and the leaves start to change color. Winter: The winter season in Akureyri is cold and snowy with temperatures ranging from -10°C (14°F) to 0°C (32°F). The days are short and the snow covers the ground.

Cruise weather for Akureyri

Our weather forecast for Akureyri helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.

Date Icon Temperature Wind speed/gusts Cloudiness/Visibility Air humidity/pressure Sunrise/Sunset
Sep. 12th 2026 Sep. 12th 2026 max: 7.0 °C
min: 0.4 °C 		19.5 m/s
44.3 m/s		 87.3 %
9.6 m		 79.8 %
1,000 hPa		 06:23:40
19:52:07
Sep. 13th 2026 Sep. 13th 2026 max: 8.7 °C
min: -0.6 °C 		11.7 m/s
21.9 m/s		 80.6 %
24.0 m		 80.0 %
1,006 hPa		 06:26:47
19:48:18
Sep. 14th 2026 Sep. 14th 2026 max: 6.8 °C
min: 3.8 °C 		12.7 m/s
25.6 m/s		 97.3 %
2.8 m		 91.8 %
1,000 hPa		 06:29:54
19:44:30
Sep. 15th 2026 Sep. 15th 2026 max: 5.9 °C
min: 1.4 °C 		12.5 m/s
23.5 m/s		 80.1 %
15.1 m		 82.1 %
1,013 hPa		 06:33:00
19:40:42
Sep. 16th 2026 Sep. 16th 2026 max: 7.7 °C
min: 3.9 °C 		19.7 m/s
47.1 m/s		 98.5 %
15.5 m		 84.3 %
992 hPa		 06:36:07
19:36:53
Sep. 17th 2026 Sep. 17th 2026 max: 5.6 °C
min: 3.4 °C 		14.3 m/s
21.6 m/s		 93.0 %
8.7 m		 82.7 %
984 hPa		 06:39:13
19:33:05
Sep. 18th 2026 Sep. 18th 2026 max: 5.5 °C
min: 2.6 °C 		7.7 m/s
9.4 m/s		 88.3 %
20.0 m		 82.8 %
985 hPa		 06:42:19
19:29:17
Sep. 19th 2026 Sep. 19th 2026 max: 4.8 °C
min: 2.3 °C 		9.4 m/s
14.5 m/s		 95.5 %
11.1 m		 90.5 %
986 hPa		 06:45:26
19:25:29
Sep. 20th 2026 Sep. 20th 2026 max: 3.6 °C
min: 1.5 °C 		14.5 m/s
33.5 m/s		 96.8 %
2.1 m		 91.7 %
995 hPa		 06:48:32
19:21:42
Sep. 21st 2026 Sep. 21st 2026 max: 3.7 °C
min: 0.9 °C 		18.4 m/s
32.3 m/s		 81.9 %
19.5 m		 86.6 %
1,003 hPa		 06:51:38
19:17:54
Sep. 22nd 2026 Sep. 22nd 2026 max: 2.3 °C
min: -0.6 °C 		12.9 m/s
19.4 m/s		 94.5 %
17.9 m		 88.3 %
1,008 hPa		 06:54:44
19:14:06
Sep. 23rd 2026 Sep. 23rd 2026 max: 1.2 °C
min: -1.2 °C 		18.6 m/s
44.6 m/s		 88.0 %
24.1 m		 85.7 %
1,009 hPa		 06:57:50
19:10:19
Sep. 24th 2026 Sep. 24th 2026 max: 2.0 °C
min: -1.1 °C 		56.2 m/s
144.4 m/s		 92.0 %
10.8 m		 89.9 %
1,000 hPa		 07:00:56
19:06:31
Sep. 25th 2026 Sep. 25th 2026 max: 2.7 °C
min: 0.4 °C 		65.8 m/s
160.0 m/s		 76.3 %
20.4 m		 81.3 %
1,008 hPa		 07:04:03
19:02:44
Sep. 26th 2026 Sep. 26th 2026 max: 3.0 °C
min: 1.5 °C 		14.3 m/s
16.7 m/s		 77.0 %
10.1 m		 85.6 %
1,010 hPa		 07:07:10
18:58:57

Cruises to Akureyri

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Scheduled ship calls in Akureyri, Iceland
Date Ship Passaengers (min - max) Arrival Departure Details
Sep. 21st 2026 Monday, 21st of Sep. 2026 Norwegian Star 2348 - 2813 06:00 am 03:00 pm
Apr. 11th 2027 Sunday, 11th of Apr. 2027 AIDAsol 2194 - 2686 07:00 am 05:00 pm
May 23rd 2027 Sunday, 23rd of May 2027 AIDAsol 2194 - 2686 07:00 am 05:00 pm
May 23rd 2027 Sunday, 23rd of May 2027 MSC Preziosa 3502 - 4378 08:00 am 06:00 pm
May 25th 2027 Tuesday, 25th of May 2027 Mein Schiff 3 2506 - 2700 06:30 am 07:00 pm
May 27th 2027 Thursday, 27th of May 2027 MS Zuiderdam 1970 - 2364 08:00 am 05:00 pm
May 31st 2027 Monday, 31st of May 2027 EXPLORA IV 128 08:00 am 06:00 pm
May 31st 2027 Monday, 31st of May 2027 LE BELLOT 184 - 264 06:00 am 04:00 pm
Jun. 7th 2027 Monday, 7th of Jun. 2027 LE BELLOT 184 - 264 06:00 am 06:00 pm
Jun. 11th 2027 Friday, 11th of Jun. 2027 MS Rotterdam 2668 - 3218 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Jun. 13th 2027 Sunday, 13th of Jun. 2027 Regal Princess 3560 - 4272 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Jun. 14th 2027 Monday, 14th of Jun. 2027 MSC Preziosa 3502 - 4378 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Jun. 14th 2027 Monday, 14th of Jun. 2027 Norwegian Prima 3215 - 3950 09:00 am 08:00 pm
Jun. 17th 2027 Thursday, 17th of Jun. 2027 Mein Schiff 2 2534 - 2894 07:00 am 07:00 pm
Jun. 17th 2027 Thursday, 17th of Jun. 2027 Regal Princess 3560 - 4272 07:00 am 05:00 pm
Jun. 19th 2027 Saturday, 19th of Jun. 2027 Norwegian Prima 3215 - 3950 06:00 am 04:00 pm
Jun. 23rd 2027 Wednesday, 23rd of Jun. 2027 AIDAluna 2050 - 2500 07:00 am 05:00 pm
Jun. 24th 2027 Thursday, 24th of Jun. 2027 MS Europa 408 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Jun. 25th 2027 Friday, 25th of Jun. 2027 Majestic Princess 3560 - 4272 10:00 am 08:00 pm
Jun. 29th 2027 Tuesday, 29th of Jun. 2027 Mein Schiff 2 2534 - 2894 07:00 am 07:00 pm
Jul. 1st 2027 Thursday, 1st of Jul. 2027 P&O Aurora 1874 - 2258 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Jul. 3rd 2027 Saturday, 3rd of Jul. 2027 Sky Princess 3668 - 4610 09:00 am 07:00 pm
Jul. 4th 2027 Sunday, 4th of Jul. 2027 AIDAmar 2194 - 2686 08:00 am 12:00 am
Jul. 4th 2027 Sunday, 4th of Jul. 2027 Costa Favolosa 3014 - 3617 09:00 am 07:00 pm morePartnerlink
Jul. 5th 2027 Monday, 5th of Jul. 2027 AIDAmar 2194 - 2686 12:00 am 02:00 pm
Jul. 5th 2027 Monday, 5th of Jul. 2027 Norwegian Prima 3215 - 3950 09:00 am 08:00 pm
Jul. 6th 2027 Tuesday, 6th of Jul. 2027 Celebrity Silhouette 2902 - 3475 08:00 am 08:00 pm
Jul. 8th 2027 Thursday, 8th of Jul. 2027 MS Zuiderdam 1970 - 2364 09:00 am 07:00 pm
Jul. 9th 2027 Friday, 9th of Jul. 2027 MSC Preziosa 3502 - 4378 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Jul. 9th 2027 Friday, 9th of Jul. 2027 P&O Britannia 3647 - 4406 07:00 am 05:00 pm
Jul. 10th 2027 Saturday, 10th of Jul. 2027 Norwegian Prima 3215 - 3950 06:00 am 04:00 pm
Jul. 11th 2027 Sunday, 11th of Jul. 2027 MS Insignia 698 - 803 07:00 am 07:00 pm
Jul. 11th 2027 Sunday, 11th of Jul. 2027 Seven Seas Mariner 708 - 779 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Jul. 13th 2027 Tuesday, 13th of Jul. 2027 L AUSTRAL 224 - 264 06:00 am 04:00 pm
Jul. 16th 2027 Friday, 16th of Jul. 2027 MS Insignia 698 - 803 07:00 am 07:00 pm
Jul. 16th 2027 Friday, 16th of Jul. 2027 MS Rotterdam 2668 - 3218 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Jul. 17th 2027 Saturday, 17th of Jul. 2027 Regal Princess 3560 - 4272 10:00 am 08:00 pm
Jul. 20th 2027 Tuesday, 20th of Jul. 2027 Celebrity Silhouette 2902 - 3475 08:00 am 08:00 pm
Jul. 20th 2027 Tuesday, 20th of Jul. 2027 L AUSTRAL 224 - 264 06:00 am 04:00 pm
Jul. 23rd 2027 Friday, 23rd of Jul. 2027 Regal Princess 3560 - 4272 07:00 am 04:00 pm
Jul. 24th 2027 Saturday, 24th of Jul. 2027 Mein Schiff 3 2506 - 2700 06:30 am 05:30 pm
Jul. 26th 2027 Monday, 26th of Jul. 2027 LE BELLOT 184 - 264 06:00 am 04:00 pm
Jul. 26th 2027 Monday, 26th of Jul. 2027 Vasco da Gama 1260 - 1512 07:00 am 09:00 pm
Jul. 27th 2027 Tuesday, 27th of Jul. 2027 AIDAluna 2050 - 2500 07:00 am 05:00 pm
Jul. 27th 2027 Tuesday, 27th of Jul. 2027 Celebrity Silhouette 2902 - 3475 08:00 am 08:00 pm
Jul. 27th 2027 Tuesday, 27th of Jul. 2027 L AUSTRAL 224 - 264 06:00 am 04:00 pm
Jul. 29th 2027 Thursday, 29th of Jul. 2027 MS Hamburg 394 - 420 07:30 am 06:00 pm
Jul. 29th 2027 Thursday, 29th of Jul. 2027 MS Volendam 1432 - 1718 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Jul. 30th 2027 Friday, 30th of Jul. 2027 MSC Preziosa 3502 - 4378 07:00 am 07:00 pm
Jul. 31st 2027 Saturday, 31st of Jul. 2027 Mein Schiff 7 2534 - 2894 07:00 am 07:00 pm

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