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This review is written at time of C-19 so no travellers around and unsurprisingly not many eating places available. (At time if writing I am based in Icerland). It is a small town with some very good restaurants. There is not much to do, what there is can be undertaken easily in a day, if not less. This is a great base for exploring Lake Myvate and the great waterfalls.

The shinning beauty of Iceland in the north! espacially in winter the town is spreading a special charme. With all the snow and the lights by night we feeled like christmastime. The northern lights where spectacular. The citybus is for free and the signals showing a red heart...so funny! The dinner in rub 23 was more than delicious, as well in Noas. It was possible to rent a car spontaneously for very good conditions (cheaper than internet offers).

The town was the biggest/most populated we had visited since landing in Iceland (haven’t been to Reykjavik yet). Perfect town to get groceries, gas and find many restaurants to eat at. We had a nice lunch at DJ Grill, delicious burgers with soooo many variations to choose from. The town was very easy to get around, we have a rental car and never had any issues.

Akureyri is the second largest city in Iceland and the capital of the north but for people travelling from literally anywhere else in the world, it would be considered a small to medium-sized town. It is very picturesque and would be great to base yourself out of whilst in the north but on two conditions: 1. A car is essential as public transport is VERY limited - some locations only run 1 service a day 2. Don't go during the 24th, 25th and 26th of Dec (AKA Christmas) as the whole place shuts down including public transport, all shops and restaurants and tour companies. The church on top of the hill is really nice and the botanical gardens are a lovely walk - we did it after a snow dump and it was magical! Likewise making time to go to the local hot pools is a must!

I was a little disappointed by Akureyri itself, it was very quiet (mid-Nov) and we found a lot of places that had been recommended were closed or permanently shut down. Probably better at a weekend. Ölstofa Akureyrar serves great beer during a long happy hour but we were practically the only people in there. 66 degrees north has great outlet store. If you have a car get a clock from a petrol station for parking - put in your window to show time you arrived. It’s a good starting point for Northern Iceland which I’d highly recommend. Didn’t have long enough to explore the area but will certainly be back. Highly recommend Siglufjordur and Mývatn. Stunning scenery.

Small and cute city on some kind of bay. Towncenter and grocerystores are not far away, public transport is for free (we didn't use it since we could easily walk everywhere). Every place also offers vegan and vegetarian alternatives (even the hot-dog hut). There is a bigger church and you can find many small shops for souvenirs, in- and outdoor clothes, wool and potery, jewellery, books, etc. in the towncenter.