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A View From The North: Sundlaug Showdown
Are new lagoons muddying the waters for our traditional swimming pools? If you’re tempted to get into hot water in the northern town of Akureyri, you have two quite different facilities to choose from. The first is Sundlaug Akureyrar: a classic Icelandic swimming pool complex. Run by…
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Nice Air Begins Flights To Copenhagen
The newly re-established Akureyri-based airline Nice Air aims to start flights from North Iceland to Copenhagen in February, 2026, RÚV reports. Ticket sales started on December 17. On December 10, German businessman and Nice Air CEO Martin Michael announced his plans on…
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German Businessman Wants Niceair Restored
German businessman Martin Michael aims to restore the Akureyri-based airline Niceair. Martin has called a press meeting next week at Akureyri airport, Vísir reports. Former Niceair CEO and founder Þorvaldur Lúðvík Sigurjónsson claims to have faith in the undertaking. In response to Vísir,…
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Schrödinger’s Hot Dog: A Broke Boy’s Food Tour Of North Iceland
Over the last decade, Iceland has undergone many transformations — but few as striking as the evolution of its culinary landscape. Quality ingredients, innovative cooking, and delicious meals are now much easier to find — and not just in Reykjavik. One thing…
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Welcome To Cucumber Season
Trouble in Moomin paradise Plans of opening a Moomin-themed playground in Kjarnaskógur forest near the town of Akureyri under the name Múmínlundur (Moomin Grove) have been temporarily derailed because of copyright issues. The forestry association of Eyjafjörður had previously announced that they…
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President Halla Tómasdóttir Weighs In On Heart-Shaped Traffic Lights
President of Iceland Halla Tómasdóttir has weighed in — albeit informally — about the controversial decision to remove Akureyri’s heart-shaped traffic lights, reports Vísir. During her visit to Akureyri, Halla posted an Instagram story, asking her followers to vote on their affection…
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First Puffins Return As Breeding Season Begins
The first puffins to return to Iceland settled in Grímsey last weekend, reports akureyri.is. The small bird was unusually punctual, arriving about four days before the expected date. Puffins spend most of their lives out on sea, only returning to coastal areas…
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No Trial In Sight For Bouncy Castle Accident
There is still no court hearing scheduled for the bouncy castle accident in Akureyri, which occurred three and a half years ago, reports RÚV. It is unlikely that the main proceedings will take place before the summer, by which time four years…
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Five Arrested In Armed Operation In Akureyri
Police in Northeast Iceland, backed by the National Commissioner’s Special Forces Unit, arrested five individuals on January 12 during an operation at a residence in Akureyri’s Glerárhverfi neighbourhood, reports RÚV. The arrests followed reports of an assault and threats involving weapons. Due…
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Naval Mine Weighing 145 Kilograms Detonated In Eyjafjörður
A naval mine weighing 145 kilograms was detonated in Eyjafjörður in North Iceland on January 8, RÚV reports. The mine was discovered when snagged by a trawler’s net on January 7 and brought to Akureyri. Upon initial inspection, the trawler’s shipmates believed…
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Swimming Facilities In Akureyri Considered Poor
The Akureyri Swimming Pool’s facilities are falling well short of competitive standards, warns the vice-chairman of the local swimming club Odin, reports RÚV. Due to the slow pace of improvements, several competitive swimmers have already left the area, moving either to southern…
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Enfiladed Chambers of Dreams: Visiting the Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum in Akureyri
“Look for the statue of a giant man,” I told my passengers as we headed up Svalbarðseyri in Eyjafjörður, just across from Akureyri, being tailgated on the narrow highway while searching for the elusive left turn to our destination. The giant statue…
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The Slimiest Festival In Iceland Is Almost Upon Us
Growing up in ’90s Canada, whenever I had the chance to watch cable TV at a friend’s house it was all about Nickelodeon game shows, where the greatest thrill came from contestants getting a bucket of green goop surreptitiously dumped on their…
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Riding the Sound Waves
Tríó Sól and Atli Arnarsson bring it home for a six-day tour Copenhagen-based Tríó Sól and Atli Arnarsson are crossing the ocean to bring their Öldur tour to Iceland July 11 to 16. The homecoming will see the musicians take the stage…
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From Farm To Plate: Rækta’s Mushrooms And Microgreens
Akureyri’s Rækta Microfarm values local produce over imports Once a new business pops up in the country — especially far from Reykjavík — it’s always exciting. It’s doubly exciting if that new venture is food-related — then it actually gives us hope. …
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One Man’s Passion Project
After shredding snow and ripping pipes worldwide, Eiki Helgason brings the joy of skateboarding back home to Akureyri Eiríkur Helgason, better known as Eiki, is one of the most famous Icelandic pro-snowboarders in the world. After years of living abroad, travelling the…
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Living Off A Dying Business
Stu and Ren Gates run the cosiest bookstore in Iceland, perhaps the last of its kind The first time I stepped into Fróði fornbókabúð in Akureyri, my friends had to drag me out of there. I remember every single title I bought…
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Japanese Ski Jumper Tries For World Record In Akureyri
A Japanese ski jumper will attempt to beat the current world record in ski jumping on April 23. Ryōyū Kobayashi’s attempt takes place in Akureyri’s Hlíðarfjall ski area, which is closed off during the feat. The project is in collaboration with energy…
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Police Investigate Potential Homicide In Akureyri
Police officers in Akureyri found an unconscious woman in her home on Monday morning. Resuscitation attempts failed and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The police suspect criminal intent. One man was arrested at the scene. He is being considered…
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Therapy Dog Leó Works At Akureyri Hospital
You can find a therapy dog Leó, a mature Labrador with great charisma, working at Akureyri Hospital, reports RÚV. His owner, physical therapist Aníta Stefánsdóttir, says he is particularly calm and brings much joy to the team’s work at Akureyri Hospital. Leó…
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This Is Not A Drill: Vegan Hot Dogs In Akureyri
If Akureyri can’t be the northern capital of Iceland, could it be the vegan hot dog capital? “Eina með öllu,” (“one with everything”) is something I have never said while living in Iceland. Yet, it’s probably the most common phrase you’d hear…
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Akureyri Dog Saves Another Dog’s Life With A Blood Donation
Húgó, a brave dog from Akureyri, rescued a fellow pup last week by donating 400 ml of blood, reports mbl.is. Erin, a black Labrador, was suffering from a severe blood shortage following surgery and Húgó’s owners responded to the emergency call. The…
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Zen In The Trees
Iceland doesn’t have a lot of forest, but there’s a hidden gem in at least one of them Akureyri is being swept by a snowstorm. For a few hours on a night in late February, it feels like Iceland’s second-largest town has…