Akureyri, Iceland cruise holidays

A genuine 'Midnight Sun' destination, Akureyri cruise port is a charming Icelandic town with a stunning location on the country's longest fjord - Eyjafjordur. There are several interesting museums and churches but the most amazing feature of Akureyri is its botanical garden - not surprisingly, the most northerly in the world. That this glorious display of flowers and plants thrives is a tribute to the local microclimate which is remarkably mild for somewhere so close to the Arctic Circle. Less surprising is the range of tours to appeal to nature-lovers from whale watching (18 species from minkes to killers have been spotted) to the spectacular 'Waterfall of the Gods' at Godafoss. Along the way, you will also see age-old glaciers, beautiful lakes, bubbling sulphur mud-pits, hidden caves and coves, dormant volcanoes and lava which has turned into bizarre-shaped sculptures.
Frequently asked questions about Akureyi, Iceland
JAN | -1.8°C |
FEB | -1.3°C |
MAR | -0.7°C |
APR | 2.0°C |
MAY | 6.0°C |
JUN | 9.3°C |
JUL | 11.0°C |
AUG | 10.5°C |
SEP | 7.2°C |
OCT | 3.3°C |
NOV | 0.1°C |
DEC | -1.4°C |
The official language spoken in Akureyi is Icelandic
The currency in Akureyi is the Icelandic krona (ISK)