Akureyri Art Museum, Akureyri

Name: Akureyri Art Museum
Address: Kaupvangsstræti 12, Akureyri, Iceland

#6 among attractions in Akureyri

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The Akureyri Art Museum was founded in 1993. The museum is located in the center of Akureyri, the second-largest city in Iceland. Originally home to a dairy, the building which houses the gallery is noted as a good example of the Bauhaus school of architecture. ()

Local name: Listasafnið á Akureyri Established: 1993 (31 years ago)Coordinates: 65°40'50"N, 18°5'29"W

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Kaupvangsstræti 12Akureyri Iceland

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Day trips

Akureyri Art Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.2 miSW
Outdoor activities, Golf
Akureyri Golf Club, Akureyri
32 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Iceland's dramatic landscapes, Akureyri Golf Club offers an extraordinary golfing experience that is as unique as it is challenging. Located in the city of Akureyri, this golf course is well-known for its stunning surroundings and the...
~1880 ftS
Garden, Park
Akureyri Botanical Garden, Akureyri
10 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...
1 miS
Museum
Nonni's House, Akureyri
25 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.
~670 ftNE
65°40'53"N • 18°5'15"W
Ambassador Whale Watching, Akureyri
4 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Outdoor activities, Tours
~300 ftS
Landmark Lutheran church with an organ
Akureyrarkirkja, Akureyri
2 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 miNW
65°41'14"N • 18°6'13"W
Glerártorg, Akureyri
15 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1220 ftNE
65°40'60"N • 18°5'10"W
Keli Sea Tours whale watching Akureyri, Akureyri
6 min walk • Boat tours, Dolphin and whale watching, Tours
~1130 ftS
Church
St. Peter's Church, Akureyri
6 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.
1.5 miNW
Church
Glerárkirkja
37 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.
0.9 miW
Universities and schools
Háskólinn á Akureyri, Akureyri
24 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.
~620 ftN
65°40'56"N • 18°5'29"W
Ráðhústorg, Akureyri
3 min walk • Square

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Akureyri Art Museum?

Nearby attractions include Akureyrarkirkja, Akureyri (2 min walk), Saga Travel, Akureyri (2 min walk), Ráðhústorg, Akureyri (3 min walk), St. Peter's Church, Akureyri (6 min walk).

How to get to Akureyri Art Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Akureyri Art Museum:

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Miðbær • Lines: 1, 2, 6 (5 min walk)
Akureyri Hof (7 min walk)