Akureyri Cruise Port Guide
Photos: Gerd Eichmann (CC BY-SA 4.0) · via Wikimedia Commons; Oliva A. Hdez, Constantine Hanganu · via Google Maps
- Country:
- Iceland
- Region:
- Iceland
- Coordinates:
- 65.6835° N, 18.0878° W
About Akureyri
Akureyri is a town in northern Iceland and the country's fifth most populous municipality. The largest settlement outside the Capital Region, it serves as a gateway to Iceland's north, positioned at the head of Eyjafjörður with access to nearby islands including Hrísey and Grímsey.
The port offers visitors a range of cultural and natural attractions within easy reach. The Hof Cultural and Conference Centre sits right at the waterfront, whilst the Akureyri Botanical Garden (rated 4.6 out of 5) showcases the region's flora just 1 km away. History enthusiasts can visit the Akureyri Museum or the distinctive Motorcycle Museum of Iceland, both rated 4.4.
Things to see and do
- Akureyri Botanical Garden — botanical garden, 4.6 rating (4440 reviews)
- Hof Cultural and Conference Centre — cultural centre at the port
- Akureyrarkirkja — church, 4.3 rating (1452 reviews)
- Akureyri Art Museum — art museum, 4.4 rating
- Akureyri Museum — museum, 4.4 rating
- Motorcycle Museum of Iceland — museum, 4.6 rating
From Akureyri, you can explore other Iceland cruises and nearby ports including Ísafjörður and Reykjavík.
Akureyri is a town in northern Iceland, the country's fifth most populous municipality and the largest outside the Capital Region. The municipality includes the town's neighbourhood at the head of Eyjafjörður and two farther islands: Hrísey at the mouth of Eyjafjörður and Grímsey off the coast.
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Things to do in Akureyri on a port day
Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.
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Photo: Riccardo Widera · via Google Maps Botanical garden
Akureyri Botanical Garden
4.6 (4,440) 1.0 km from port
Opened in 1912, the 3.6-hectare park with a cafe houses a botanical garden with thousands of plants.
Near: Gosbrunnur (56 m) · Arctic Plant Collection (134 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Dogs allowed
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Saturday: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Sunday: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
- 5 · “Lovely gardens in the summer. So many interesting blooming flowers and busy bees. Be aware that there will be a…” — Kim M
- 5 · “Really great free garden! We spent our early morning looking and learning about all the beautiful plants. We had a…” — Tim Golen
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Photo: Jake Everhard · via Google Maps Church
Akureyrarkirkja
4.3 (1,452) 0.4 km from port
Stately Lutheran church on a hill with many stained-glass windows & a large pipe organ.
Near: Sigurhæðir (37 m) · Akureyri Art Museum (87 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- 5 · “Is beautiful church, however if you would like to enter you have to buy ticket for 5EUR for admission. You…” — Koeyaa
- 5 · “The view from the top of this beautiful church was absolutely breathtaking. It was an amazing experience to admire Iceland’s…” — Samet Akdogan
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Photo: Koeyaa · via Google Maps Cultural centre
Hof Cultural and Conference Centre
4.4 (754) 0.0 km from port
Near: Akureyri Tourist Information Centre (22 m) · Elding Whale Watching Akureyri (83 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
- 5 · “Nice visitor center with restrooms and a great free wifi. You can get maps and information on local buses and…” — denne hoover
- 5 · “Beautiful building located at centre. Inside the building there is souvenir shop and restaurant too. If you wish to have…” — Koeyaa
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Photo: Akureyri Museum · via Google Maps Museum
Akureyri Museum
4.4 (262) 1.9 km from port
Museum featuring artifacts related to the region's history, gardens & a 19th-century church.
Near: Nonnahús (26 m) · Perlan | The Pearl (131 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
- Tuesday: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
- Thursday: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
- Friday: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
- Saturday: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
- Sunday: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
- 5 · “A very nice piece of history, with an entire room dedicated to the occupation during WW2. There are so many…” — Alexandra Polisevschi
- 5 · “Akureyri Museum and Minjasafnskirkjan are a lovely stop if you want to understand the history and character of northern Iceland…” — Placeholder
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Art museum
Akureyri Art Museum
4.4 (157) 0.4 km from port
Contemporary art exhibits by students at a vocational school are showcased with lectures & tours.
Near: Sjoppan vöruhús / Design Shop (12 m) · Rub23 (44 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- 5 · “I was stopping by in Akureyri for only a few hours and this was a lovely little museum to visit.…” — Larissa Nooyen
- 4 · “Visited in September of 2025 and enjoyed the experience. It is a smaller museum, with an interesting collection that was…” — Lee Gordon
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Museum
Motorcycle Museum of Iceland
4.6 (104) 2.5 km from port
Museum tracing the history of motorcycles in Iceland with displays of vintage bikes & artifacts.
Near: The Industrial Museum of Akureyri (82 m) · Skautahöllin Akureyri (259 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
- Sunday: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
- 5 · “A great collection of bikes from across the ages. Most of them were in showroom condition and original! If you…” — Michael Jarman
- 5 · “Large collection of interesting motorcycles. The best part of this collection is that the variety and size defy expectation. This…” — Gary Hays
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