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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Akureyri

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Akureyri, Iceland

Updated July 29, 2019

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Christmas House

Iceland: home to volcanoes, waterfalls and, apparently, Santa?

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Akureyri Heart-Shaped Traffic Lights

Instead of solid circles, the stoplights in this northern Icelandic town have glowing red hearts.

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Giant Viking Beer Can

Akureyri is home to an oversized can of one of Iceland's favourite beers.
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Godafoss

This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.
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Giant Viking Beer Can

Akureyri is home to an oversized can of one of Iceland's favourite beers.
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