Akureyri

also known as Capital of North Iceland

390 km from Reykjavík · ~5h 0m· Updated 11 min ago

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Largest town in North Iceland. Botanical gardens, Christmas house, whale watching. Gateway to the Mývatn region. Good conditions for driving today. Roads are clear and weather is favorable.

Clear surface, light wind, good weather

Our assessment based on official data. Verify at road.is.

Our assessment based on current conditions. Always verify with road.is and vedur.is.

Current weather at Akureyri

Temperature14°C

Wind2.8 m/s (gusts 7)

Forecast: next 24h

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Live road cameras nearby

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

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Hringvegur: Akureyri, Leirunesti - Vaðlaheiðargöng

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Hringvegur: Akureyri

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Eyjafjarðarbraut vestri: Akureyri - Hrafnagil

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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.

Nearby destinations

All of North →

Skógarböðin1 km away

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

Goðafoss25 km away

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

Dalvík37 km away

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

Mývatn51 km away

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

Húsavík53 km away

North Iceland town known as the whale watching capital of Europe. Also featured in the Eurovision film and has a distinctive wooden church.

GeoSea53 km away

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