Attractions in Akureyri
3 attractions listed
Akureyri20-30 minutesGrjotagja
CavesHot Springs
A small lava cave near Lake Myvatn with a geothermal hot spring inside, famous as a Game of Thrones filming location and for its turquoise blue water that is too hot for bathing.
4.5(2840 reviews)Free
Akureyri3-6 hoursHlidarfjall Ski Resort
Ski ResortsMountains
Iceland's largest ski resort, set on a 1,014-metre mountain just five kilometres above Akureyri. Hlidarfjall offers 24 runs across 14.9 kilometres of pistes, eight lifts, floodlit slopes, equipment rental, and panoramic views over Eyjafjordur fjord.
4.3(52 reviews)ISK 7,450 adult day pass / ISK 2,020 children (6-17)
Akureyri4-5 hours (including transport and hike)Lofthellir Lava Cave
Caves
A 3,500-year-old lava tube east of Lake Myvatn containing spectacular natural ice sculptures that never melt, accessible only by guided tour with a hike across raw lava fields and a crawl through the cave entrance.
4.6(485 reviews)ISK 49,900 per person (guided tour only)