Akureyri, the northern capital and second largest city in Iceland

The last stop on the fifth day in Iceland ~ Akureyri 🚙It took about 3 hours to get from the hotel to Akureyri🚙The total length is 82.5 kilometers ▪️ Akureyri Cathedral Akureyri is the largest city in the north of Iceland. Akureyri Cathedral is the iconic building of the entire city and a must-visit destination for everyone. The church is built on a hillside, and you have to walk up more than a hundred stairs to visit it. ▪️This square is located next to Akureyri's main dock and was once an industrial town with factories producing a variety of goods: candy, soft drinks, paints, washing powder, margarine, bread and candles, as well as various processed meat products. However, these industrial days are long gone and today they are transformed into venues of activities of a completely different nature, such as restaurants, bookstores, craft and design shops, as well as various cultural and artistic events, including the School of Visual Arts and the Akureyri Art Museum . Akureyri is located next to the Eyjafjord and is the most suitable place for whale watching in Iceland, so there are many local whale watching groups. ▪️Hafnarstræti Street, there are many shops next to it, including Icelandic national brands Icewear and 66°NORTH Iceland. There are also many bookstores and boutiques. ▪️Located on Hafnarstræti street, there is a giant mural of a girl, another check-in hotspot. ▪️The red light in Akureyri is a heart because Iceland was on the verge of bankruptcy in 2008. In order to inspire people and bring hope and confidence to people, the red light was changed into the shape of a heart. #Iceland #IcelandSelf-Driving #Iceland Attractions #Akureyri #iceland #icelandtrip #Akureyri # Sign up for hotel trial sleeper in July