Akureyri is Iceland´s second-largest city, after the greater Reykjavík area. "City" may be too generous a term as there are only 20.000 people who live there, closer to that of a town elsewhere in the world.
Akureyri is often called the 'Capital of the north,' while Reykjavik is branded the 'Capital of the south.' An approximate 5-hour drive seperates them. No matter what time of year you visiti Akureyri, there´s always something fun to do.
A charming town in itself, there are plenty of things to do for such a small place. It is also the gateway to the north´s spectacular beauty, most notably the Myvatn region, Dettifoss waterfall, Godafoss waterfall, and Asbyrgi canyon.