Háskólinn á Akureyri, Akureyri

Name: Háskólinn á Akureyri
Address: Norðurslóð 2, Akureyri, Iceland

#11 among attractions in Akureyri

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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. Over 2000 students attended the university in the autumn semester of 2014, around half of them through flexible learning, making the university the largest provider of distance education in the country. The University of Akureyri coordinates with other Icelandic Universities to operate the University Centre of the Westfjords located in Ísafjörður, which operates two master's degrees, one in Coastal and Marine Management and the other in Marine Innovation. Additionally, The University of Akureyri coordinates with other Nordic Universities for the West Nordic Studies and Polar Law Masters programs. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 65°41'7"N, 18°7'17"W

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Norðurslóð 2Akureyri Iceland

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Háskólinn á Akureyri – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1 miSE
Garden, Park
Akureyri Botanical Garden, Akureyri
26 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 miE
65°40'53"N • 18°5'15"W
Ambassador Whale Watching, Akureyri
26 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Outdoor activities, Tours
0.9 miSE
Landmark Lutheran church with an organ
Akureyrarkirkja, Akureyri
25 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.
0.9 miE
Museum, Art museum
Akureyri Art Museum, Akureyri
24 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.
0.5 miE
65°41'14"N • 18°6'13"W
Glerártorg, Akureyri
14 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1 miE
65°40'60"N • 18°5'10"W
Keli Sea Tours whale watching Akureyri, Akureyri
26 min walk • Boat tours, Dolphin and whale watching, Tours
1 miSE
Church
St. Peter's Church, Akureyri
25 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.
0.6 miNW
Church
Glerárkirkja
16 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 miE
65°40'56"N • 18°5'29"W
Ráðhústorg, Akureyri
23 min walk • Square
1 miE
65°40'52"N • 18°5'21"W
Saga Travel, Akureyri
25 min walk • Museum, Information centre, Tourist information
0.4 miN
Universities and schools
The School for Renewable Energy Science
10 min walk • RES - The School for Renewable Energy Science is a private, non-profit, international graduate school located in the city of Akureyri in northern Iceland and shares its facilities with the University of Akureyri.

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Which popular attractions are close to Háskólinn á Akureyri?

Nearby attractions include Davíðshús, Akureyri (18 min walk), Ráðhústorg, Akureyri (23 min walk), Akureyri Art Museum, Akureyri (24 min walk).

How to get to Háskólinn á Akureyri by public transport?

The nearest stations to Háskólinn á Akureyri:

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Glerártorg • Lines: 1 (14 min walk)
Miðbær • Lines: 1, 2, 6 (24 min walk)