Akureyri

also known as Capital of North Iceland

390 km390 km242 mi from Reykjavík · ~5h 0m· Updated Oct 22, 23:00 UTC

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Largest town in North Iceland. Botanical gardens, Christmas house, whale watching. Gateway to the Mývatn region. Mostly good conditions, but ice or snow is reported on part of this route. Always check road.is and vedur.is, and call 1777 if in doubt.

Road surface: Icy patches
Freezing (0 °C) - black-ice risk

Our assessment based on official data from road.is and vedur.is.

Current weather at Akureyri

Temperature0°C0°C32°F

Wind2.1 m/s7.5 km/h4.7 mph (gusts 3 m/s12 km/h7 mph)

Forecast: next 24h

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17:002°C2°C36°F2 m/s6 km/h4 mph

20:000°C0°C32°F2 m/s7 km/h4 mph

Live road cameras nearby

Live images from the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (Vegagerðin). Click to enlarge.

Guides for this trip

Tolls

Iceland toll roads: the Höfn (Hornafjörður) toll and Vaðlaheiðargöng tunnel

Rental

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Winter

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Road conditions along the route

Hringvegur: Akureyri, Leirunesti - Vaðlaheiðargöng

Oct 22, 13:41 UTC

Icy patches

Hringvegur: Akureyri

Oct 22, 05:49 UTC

Icy patches

Hringvegur: Ólafsfjarðarvegur - Akureyri

Oct 22, 13:28 UTC

Icy patches

Eyjafjarðarbraut vestri: Akureyri - Hrafnagil

Oct 22, 13:41 UTC

Icy patches

Drives to Akureyri

Reykjavík → AkureyriThrough Borgarnes and Blönduós to the capital of the North and the Lake Mývatn region.
Keflavík → AkureyriFrom the airport across Iceland to the capital of the North.
Akureyri → MývatnShort drive east to the geothermal wonders of Lake Mývatn.
Akureyri → GoðafossQuick drive east to Goðafoss, the spectacular 'Waterfall of the Gods'.
Akureyri → HúsavíkNorth from Akureyri through the mountains to Europe's whale-watching capital.
Akureyri → DettifossEast past Mývatn to Europe's most powerful waterfall.
Akureyri → SiglufjörðurNorth to the herring capital and scenic Siglufjörður fjord.
Akureyri → EgilsstaðirAcross the highlands or along the coast to the largest town in East Iceland.
Akureyri → ÁsbyrgiNorth to Ásbyrgi canyon in Vatnajökull National Park - the 'Footprint of Odin'.
Vík → AkureyriCross-country route along the South Coast then up through the Kjölur highlands or Ring Road.

Part of these routes

Live conditions for the full circuit, not just the road into Akureyri.

Ring Road1332 km1332 km828 mi Diamond Circle445 km445 km277 mi

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Nearby destinations

All of North →

Skógarböðin1 km1 km1 mi away

Geothermal spa in Akureyri overlooking Eyjafjörður. Modern infinity pool surrounded by birch forest. Opened in 2021.

Goðafoss25 km25 km16 mi away

Spectacular horseshoe-shaped waterfall on the Skjálfandafljót river. Symbolic site where Iceland adopted Christianity in 1000 AD.

Dalvík37 km37 km23 mi away

Fishing town in Eyjafjörður north of Akureyri. Ski resort, whale watching, and ferry to Grímsey.

Ólafsfjörður50 km50 km31 mi away

Small town in northern Iceland, on the Tröllaskagi peninsula.

Mývatn51 km51 km32 mi away

Geothermal lake and volcanic area. Pseudocraters, lava formations, Dimmuborgir, Hverir, Krafla, and Europe's most powerful waterfall Dettifoss nearby.

GeoSea53 km53 km33 mi away

Unique geothermal sea baths in Húsavík. Ocean-front infinity pools with views of Skjálfandi Bay and whales.