Fnjóskadalur

#154 among destinations in Iceland

Nature, Natural attraction, Valley

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Fnjóskadalur is an agricultural valley in Northeast Iceland, approx. 10 km northeast of Akureyri. Fnjóská, a popular salmon angling river and the longest spring-fed river in Iceland, runs through the valley. The river originates on Sprengisandur in the Highlands of Iceland. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 65°43'60"N, 17°54'0"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Akureyri Botanical Garden, Nonni's House, Ambassador Whale Watching, Akureyrarkirkja.

6.8 miSW
Garden, Park
Akureyri Botanical Garden, Akureyri
174 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...
7 miSW
Museum
Nonni's House, Akureyri
179 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Akureyri, Iceland's charming "Capital of the North," stands Nonni's House, a quaint and historically rich museum that was once the childhood home of the beloved Icelandic writer Jón Sveinsson, better known as Nonni.
6.4 miSW
65°40'53"N • 18°5'15"W
Ambassador Whale Watching, Akureyri
164 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Outdoor activities, Tours
6.6 miSW
Landmark Lutheran church with an organ
Akureyrarkirkja, Akureyri
168 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.
6.5 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Akureyri Art Museum, Akureyri
167 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.
6.3 miSW
65°40'60"N • 18°5'10"W
Keli Sea Tours whale watching Akureyri, Akureyri
162 min walk • Boat tours, Dolphin and whale watching, Tours
6.7 miSW
Church
St. Peter's Church, Akureyri
171 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.
6.5 miSW
65°40'56"N • 18°5'29"W
Ráðhústorg, Akureyri
166 min walk • Square
6.5 miSW
65°40'52"N • 18°5'21"W
Saga Travel, Akureyri
165 min walk • Museum, Information centre, Tourist information
6.4 miSW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Akureyrarvöllur, Akureyri
164 min walk • Akureyrarvöllur is a multi-use stadium in Akureyri, Iceland. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Knattspyrnufélag Akureyrar. The stadium holds 1,645 spectators.