News Tagged with “Akureyri”

Will Alcohol Be Served at Akureyri’s Ski Resort?

22 Jan 2022 Being able to have a drink would enhance the experience of those who visit Akureyri’s Hlíðarfjall ski area, states restaurateur Sölvi Antonsson.

Ragnheiður Hreiðarsdóttir, Benedikt Ingi Grétarsson and Margrét Vera.

Continuous Christmas in North Iceland

31 Oct 2021 Christmas has already arrived in a place located only a short drive south of Akureyri, North Iceland.

Ziplines Coming to Akureyri?

26 Oct 2021 The idea of installing ziplines by Glerárgil ravine in Akureyri, North Iceland, has been introduced to the Akureyri planning committee.

Akureyri – Amsterdam: Direct Flights to Be Offered

24 Oct 2021 The Dutch travel agency Voigt Travel will offer direct flights between Amsterdam and Akureyri, starting February 11.

Child in Intensive Care Following Inflatable Castle Accident

2 Jul 2021 A six-year-old child is in intensive care at Landspítali National University Hospital, following an accident yesterday in Akureyri, North Iceland, where one of the corners of an inflatable castle was suddenly lifted from the ground, after apparently being hit by a wind gust.

Akureyri’s ‘Eruption’ Valued at USD 500 Million: Video

29 Apr 2021 “This is our eruption,” states Pétur Ólafsson.

Want to Attract Wealthy Tourists to North Iceland

27 Jan 2021 Tourism industry officials in Iceland would like to be able to receive small groups of wealthy tourists, who could travel to Akureyri, North Iceland, by private jet.

Man Rescued from Burning House in Akureyri

20 May 2020 A man, rescued unconscious from a burning house in Akureyri last night, was transported by medical flight to Reykjavík.

Flying Trampolines and Cars Stuck in Snow

5 May 2020 Summer may officially have arrived in Iceland, prompting optimistic people to take out their trampolines and patio furniture.

SMS about COVID-19 Sent out in Akureyri

21 Feb 2020 As a preventive measure, the Northwest Iceland Police Department will be sending out an SMS in Akureyri today, intended for passengers arriving from abroad.

When Jón Stefán Jónsson opened the front door of his house this morning, this is what he saw.

Dug Himself out of His House

11 Dec 2019 Jón Stefán Jónsson, resident of Akureyri, North Iceland, had to dig himself out of his house this morning.

A computer-generized image of the project.

Sails Would Bring Major Change to Akureyri

26 Oct 2019 A new general zoning plan for Akureyri, North Iceland, introduced this week, would bring a major change to part of the town.

Plans for Tintin Statue in Akureyri

12 Sep 2019 There are plans to install a statue of cartoon character Tintin by Akureyri harbor.

SuperBreak’s Bankruptcy Could Hit Akureyri Hard

10 Aug 2019 The bankruptcy of the British travel service SuperBreak could result in a ISK 500 million loss for the tourism industry in Akureyri.

Akureyri covered in over a metre of snow

3 Dec 2018 Snow fell on Akureyri, the largest town in North Iceland last night. The snow was measured this morning at 105 cm by the Iceland Met Office.