OUTDOORS 2021
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www.halloakureyri.is
Hello Akureyri! There aren’t many places that equal Akureyri in being popular among Icelanders as a place to visit, at any time of the summer or winter. The town has a bustling community, a colourful cultural scene, a variety of museums, one of the finest swimming pools in the country, all kinds of events taking place and restaurants to suit every taste, and much, much more. On top of that, this is a place where the weather is kind, there’s some magnificent nature on every corner and endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors! To make it easier for visitors to keep track of events in and around Akureyri, the halloakureyri.is website lists information for all of the events taking place in the town, opportunities for relaxation and services, all in one place.
Akureyri is one of Iceland’s most popular destinations
The aim is for the highlights of this summer’s events schedule to peak at locations in the town and to be organised in compliance with current health regulations. This includes events listed for the Bank Holiday weekend in August and for the Akureyri Vaka weekend at the end of the same month. The Súlur Vertical offroad running race takes place on 31st of July and there has been plenty of interest in participating. The centre of town is the ideal place to see this year’s runners as the hit the finishing line.
