Akureyrarkirkja, Akureyri

Name: Akureyrarkirkja
Address: Akureyri, Iceland
Telephone: +354 462 7700

#5 among attractions in Akureyri

Top attraction, Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Art NouveauCoordinates: 65°40'47"N, 18°5'28"W

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Akureyri Iceland

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+354 462 7700

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Akureyrarkirkja – 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
31 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...
~1620 ftS
Garden, Park
Akureyri Botanical Garden, Akureyri
8 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...
0.9 miS
Museum
Nonni's House, Akureyri
23 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.
~820 ftNE
65°40'53"N • 18°5'15"W
Ambassador Whale Watching, Akureyri
4 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Outdoor activities, Tours
~300 ftN
Museum, Art museum
Akureyri Art Museum, Akureyri
2 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.
0.6 miNW
65°41'14"N • 18°6'13"W
Glerártorg, Akureyri
17 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1430 ftNE
65°40'60"N • 18°5'10"W
Keli Sea Tours whale watching Akureyri, Akureyri
7 min walk • Boat tours, Dolphin and whale watching, Tours
~860 ftS
Church
St. Peter's Church, Akureyri
5 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
38 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 miNW
Universities and schools
Háskólinn á Akureyri, Akureyri
25 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.
~910 ftN
65°40'56"N • 18°5'29"W
Ráðhústorg, Akureyri
5 min walk • Square

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Akureyrarkirkja open?

Akureyrarkirkja is open:

Monday 10 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 7 pm
Thursday 10 am - 7 pm
Friday 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Akureyrarkirkja?

Nearby attractions include Akureyri Art Museum, Akureyri (2 min walk), Saga Travel, Akureyri (3 min walk), St. Peter's Church, Akureyri (5 min walk), Ráðhústorg, Akureyri (5 min walk).

How to get to Akureyrarkirkja by public transport?

The nearest stations to Akureyrarkirkja:

Bus

Miðbær • Lines: 1, 2, 6 (6 min walk)
Akureyri Hof (8 min walk)