Sitting on the edge of a breathtaking fjord, Akureyri provides visitors with plenty of impressive views and photo opportunities, and is the starting point for many excursions into the Icelandic wilderness. The town also boasts a thriving arts scene, with the Listagilið neighbourhood being home to several interesting galleries, the most notable of which is the aptly-named Akureyri Art Museum.
There’s also a Culture House, which provides a home for the North Iceland Symphony Orchestra, so if you’re looking for somewhere to get to grips with the country’s unique musical heritage, this is an excellent place to start.
