Are you looking for a hotel in Akureyri? My sister Hildur runs a family-friendly hotel that has just opened in my lovely hometown of Akureyri, so I want to tell you all about it. The hotel is called ´Hotel Kjarnalundur´ and has 46 rooms. It is only 3 km from downtown Akureyri. The best thing about it is that it is located on the edge of Kjarnaskógur woods, which has everything you would ever need for having a great time: hiking trails, volleyball courts, and playgrounds for children. It even has a mountain biking track.

Want to stay in Winter at a Hotel in Akureyri?

In winter, the walking paths are plowed, making them perfect for cross-country skiing. Since this hotel in Akureyri is just outside of the town, it is free of light pollution. This makes its location ideal for viewing the Northern Lights and stargazing.

Free road trip plans with maps

Day-by-day plans for the four drives most people take, each on an interactive map with where to sleep, fuel stops, waterfalls and reader discounts along the way. Built for a relaxed pace, not a race.

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Map of hot springs, spas and pools

Every lagoon, wild hot spring and town pool in Iceland on one map. Find warm water near you, and see which spas give my readers a discount.

  • 57 places to soak
  • % Reader discounts
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Nearby attractions

The town of Akureyri is a hub for the north of Iceland and all the great things you can do there:

  • Akureyri is awesome, of course. Try the best ice cream in Iceland at the Brynja ice cream shop, or check out Rub 23 with its great seafood and sushi pizza
  • Akureyri competes hard with the nearby town of Husavik for whale watching
  • Godafoss waterfall is a must-see
  • Lake Myvatn is a destination you have to go to if you are in the north of Iceland
  • Dettifoss waterfall is the king of Icelandic waterfalls
  • Asbyrgi is a wonder of the world

Video: Hotel Kjarnalundur in Akureyri