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Check out a comprehensive collection of arty and historical exhibits right from the settlement days till today at the Akureyri Museum. Highlights among exhibits are artifacts from Gasir, farming equipments and archaeological finds. The museum garden also looks fascinating.

A variety of exotic plant species from New Zealand, Spain and Tanzania dot the botanical garden of Lystigarourinn. The diversity of plant life here is absolutely amazing, considering the garden’s closeness to the Arctic Circle.

Located on the southern outskirts of Akureyri, Kjarnaskogur Woods impresses everyone with its lush foliage. The bushy area has scenic walking tracks, picnic spots and kids playground. Don’t miss the funny log sundial designed by Icelandic Scouts.

Conceptualized by Guojon Samuelsson, the church of Akureyrarkirkja, sitting atop a hill clearly rules the city skyline. The basalt interiors and geological –themed exteriors of the church create quite a buzz in architecture fraternity.