Private Half Day Tour in Akureyri

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1. The picturesque Goðafoss is 12 meters high and 30 meters wide. The waterfall is located in the mighty Skjálfandafljót River, which originates in the Vatnajökull Glacier. Goðafoss means “Waterfall of the Gods,” getting its name from The Book of Icelanders, a tale in one of the old Icelandic manuscripts about Þorgeir, the law speaker, who made Christianity the official religion in Iceland in 1000 AD. After he had converted to the new religion and upon his arrival home, he threw his old statues of the Norse gods of his former religion into the waterfall, hence the name Goðafoss.

   1 h

2. Forest Lagoon is a new geothermal spa located in Vaðlaskógur forest, a few minutes drive from Akureyri. Akureyri is known locally in Iceland as the "Capital of the North". Forest Lagoon's 1.300-square-meter complex includes a bistro, two infinity pools with two swim-up bars, a cold tub, and a sauna. The facility can accommodate up to 200 visitors at a time, and we will be open seven days a week from 10:00 in the morning until midnight. The spa's pools are heated with all-natural geothermal water from the mountain behind the Forest lagoon, Vaðlaheiði. The water was discovered during a tunnel project and now has a greater purpose and a healing power.

   2 hAdmission included

3. Akureyri is located at the bottom of Eyjafjörður Fjord in the heart of North Iceland. Known as the “Capital of the North,” it is the largest town outside the Capital Area. Sheltered by prominent mountains and located by the so-called “Pond,” as the innermost part of Eyjafjörður Fjord is called, many Icelanders regard Akureyri as the most beautiful town in Iceland. Because the summer temperature in Akureyri is usually favorable, it is a trendy tourist destination among Icelanders. However, it often gets a lot of snow during the winter, but since Akureyri is the center for winter sports in Iceland, it’s welcomed. Only 5 km from the town center is Hlíðarfjall Mountain, a prime skiing area with excellent facilities. Akureyri is the center of commerce and services in the region, and there are many attractions in the surrounding area, including historical sites, museums, a botanical garden, and natural wonders.

   1 h

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Akureyri

• Its from-price is 300% above the median of the 133 experiences we list in Akureyri.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 112 of 133.
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About Akureyri

Akureyri, at the head of a long fjord in North Iceland, is a small northern town with a hillside church, a botanical garden and big mountain views.

Akureyri lies at the head of Eyjafjörður, one of the longest fjords in Iceland, with snowy mountains rising on both sides. It is the largest town in the north and is often called the capital of North Iceland. The Akureyri Church, a stark concrete building designed by Guðjón Samúelsson, stands on a hill above the centre at the top of a broad flight of steps, and the botanical garden is one of the most northerly in the world.

Top-ranked sights in Akureyri: Godafoss, Dimmuborgir, Earth Lagoon Mývatn.

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