Things to do in Akureyri

Located in the north of Iceland, Akureyri (pronounced ah-koo-rare-ee) isn't really the stereotypical, rural Icelandic city. Although, city may be a big word for a place that has less than 20,000 residents, it still has a certain hustle and bustle that is hard to find anywhere else in the country and there's no shortage of things to do. Take advantage of this city's prime location and go whale watching or walk around the Laufas Turf Houses and see what life looked like in ancient Iceland. If you're looking for something inside (and a little warmer), check out Akureyri's buzzing art scene and visit the exhibits that are dotted around the city or try something a little different and take a beer bath. You'll never look back!