Raftákn, Akureyri

#10 among attractions in Akureyri

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Raftákn (address: Glerárgata 34) is a place located in Akureyri (Hálshreppur region) and belongs to the category of sightseeing.

It is situated at an altitude of 69 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 65°41'18"N latitude and 18°5'56"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Raftákn is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Glerártorg (bus, 4 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Glerártorg (shopping, 4 min walk), Akureyrarvöllur (sport, 5 min walk), Davíðshús (museum, 10 min walk).

Coordinates: 65°41'18"N, 18°5'56"W

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Glerárgata 34Akureyri Iceland

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Raftákn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Akureyri Botanical Garden, Ambassador Whale Watching, Akureyrarkirkja, Akureyri Art Museum.

0.9 miS
Garden, Park
Akureyri Botanical Garden, Akureyri
23 min walk • Tucked away in the heart of Akureyri, Iceland's "Capital of the North," the Akureyri Botanical Garden is a verdant oasis that offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Known locally as Lystigarður Akureyrar, this botanical paradise is not only a...
0.6 miSE
65°40'53"N • 18°5'15"W
Ambassador Whale Watching, Akureyri
15 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Outdoor activities, Tours
0.6 miS
Landmark Lutheran church with an organ
Akureyrarkirkja, Akureyri
16 min walk • Akureyrarkirkja or The Church of Akureyri is a prominent Lutheran church at Akureyri in northern Iceland. Located in the centre of the city, it was designed by Guðjón Samúelsson and completed in 1940.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Akureyri Art Museum, Akureyri
15 min walk • The Akureyri Art Museum was founded in 1993. The museum is located in the center of Akureyri, the second-largest city in Iceland.
~780 ftSW
65°41'14"N • 18°6'13"W
Glerártorg, Akureyri
4 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.5 miSE
65°40'60"N • 18°5'10"W
Keli Sea Tours whale watching Akureyri, Akureyri
13 min walk • Boat tours, Dolphin and whale watching, Tours
0.8 miS
Church
St. Peter's Church, Akureyri
20 min walk • St. Peter's Church is a religious building of the Catholic Church which is located in Eyrarlandsvegi 26, in the town of Akureyri, Norduland Eystra in Iceland, and named after Saint Peter.
1 miW
Church
Glerárkirkja
27 min walk • Glerárkirkja is a church in Akureyri, Iceland. It is a parish church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland. In 1969 a building committee was formed to find a place for a new church for the neighborhood.
0.7 miW
Universities and schools
Háskólinn á Akureyri, Akureyri
18 min walk • The University of Akureyri was founded in 1987 in the town of Akureyri in the northeastern part of Iceland. It is today a school of health sciences, humanities and social science, and a school of business and science.
0.5 miSE
65°40'56"N • 18°5'29"W
Ráðhústorg, Akureyri
12 min walk • Square
0.6 miSE
65°40'52"N • 18°5'21"W
Saga Travel, Akureyri
15 min walk • Museum, Information centre, Tourist information

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Raftákn?

Nearby attractions include Davíðshús, Akureyri (10 min walk), Ráðhústorg, Akureyri (12 min walk), Saga Travel, Akureyri (15 min walk), Akureyri Art Museum, Akureyri (15 min walk).

How to get to Raftákn by public transport?

The nearest stations to Raftákn:

Bus

Glerártorg • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)
SBA - Norðurleið (11 min walk)