Akureyri Church – View over Eyjafjörður loop from Akureyri

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Akureyri Church – View over Eyjafjörður loop from Akureyri

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4.0

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Akureyri Church – View over Eyjafjörður loop from Akureyri

01:00

3.75km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.14 km

“Love Akureyri” Heart Sculpture

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The ❤️ of Akureyri

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1.25 km

Rainbow Street

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I think it's great when people are very creative.

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1.48 km

Akureyri Church

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This is Akureyri's landmark and literally towers over the fjord and city center. Climb the steps and enjoy the view! The church was inaugurated in 1940 and designed by Guðjón …

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1.90 km

Laufás School Building

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2.07 km

St. Peter's Church

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Beautiful building

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2.71 km

Dimmalimm

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A beautiful painting on the wall of the house.

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3.24 km

Norðurgata Concrete Houses

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Information board about the houses on the quay.

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3.36 km

View over Eyjafjörður

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You can have a view of the bay from countless points around the fjord. It's always changing and always beautiful.

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3.75 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.00 km

771 m

469 m

430 m

Surfaces

1.71 km

1.40 km

454 m

105 m

Elevation

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Akureyri Church – View over Eyjafjörður loop from Akureyri

“Love Akureyri” Heart Sculpture

Rainbow Street

Akureyri Church

Laufás School Building

St. Peter's Church

Dimmalimm

Norðurgata Concrete Houses

View over Eyjafjörður

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