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Vökuland guesthouse & wellness
Vökuland Guesthouse is located in the heart of the Eyjafjörður area, just 12 km from Akureyri, surrounded by the beauty of the Nordic mountains.
The place is open all year round and the location is good for those who want in winter time to take advantage of the ski area in Hlíðarfjall. It is close enough to enjoy Akureyri town and far enough away to enjoy some seclusion.
We offer accommodation in a warm and well-equipped apartment with two 4-person rooms and one bathroom, with shower. The apartment has a good kitchen, a spacious hall and a small lounge. A hot tub and a barbeque are for guests use.
From the hot tub there is a beautiful view over the whole fjord and to Akureyri. In winter, the northern lights can often be seen dancing in the sky and it is wonderful to watch them from the hot tub.
A variety of enjoyment can be found in Eyjafjarðarsveit e.g. restaurants, museums, swimming pool, golf course, café, churches and craft gallery. Beautiful hiking trails are in the immediate vicinity and horse rental.
We will be inside of a Mongolian Yurt in the beautiful
country side in North Iceland where the power of the surrounding mountains and surrounding nature will embrace us. The frosted singing bowls and other instruments will guide you into a deep relaxing meditative acoustic journey. The Sound Bath will start with a brief introduction of myself and the philosophy of Sound Healing and breathwork. Participants will then be asked to set an intention for their meditation journey as they are guided through gentle meditation with the sounds of the frosted quartz singing bowl/tibetian singing bowls and progress through various frequencies and modalities. The sounds and vibrations work deep on a cellular level to realign the mind, body, and spirit. These frequencies release stress, anxiety, tension, balance the hemispheres of the brain, along with stimulating the brain waves of alpha, theta, and delta, to bring a deep sense of calm, connection with the higher self and inner peace. In the middle the healing sounds of the gong is making some entrainment. Towards the end of the Sound Bath, participants will be guided gently out of their meditation journey using Raintower and Koshi chimes. The attention will be directed to the rhythmic sounds of the vibration of nature.
Concluding the ceremony, space will be held for everyone to share experiences and ask any questions. This mindfulness and embracing yurt healing experience is great for all beginner or experienced in meditation, especially anyone having trouble falling into meditation. All are welcome, come solo, group, couples!!!
Please book in advance info@eaglesnorth.is
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- Uppsalir 1
- 601 Akureyri
- 894-6076, 777-8201
- Tryggvabraut 22
- 600 Akureyri
- 588-8900, 588-8904
- Urðargil 25
- 603 Akureyri
- 892-9325
- Heiðarlundur 6b
- 600 Akureyri
- 571-2282
- Jaðar
- 600 Akureyri
- 462-2974
- Strandgata 23
- 600 Akureyri
- 462-2720
- 896-6001
- Skarðshlíð 8 - 304
- 603 Akureyri
- 6948989
- Laufásgata 9
- 600 Akureyri
- 462-2829, 698-0781
- Heiðarlundur 6a
- 600 Akureyri
- 659-6758
- Steinahlíð 3H
- 603 Akureyri
- 6964044
- Sólheimar 9, Svalbarðsströnd
- 606 Akureyri
- 6623762, 663-2650
- Brekkugata 3A
- 600 Akureyri
- 862-3700
- Hrafnagilsstræti 38
- 600 Akureyri
- 660-1642
- Norðurgata 37
- 600 Akureyri
- 659-4540
- Hrafnagilsstræti 38
- 600 Akureyri
- 660-1642
- Aðalstræti 54a
- 600 Akureyri
- 659-3992
- Kaupvangsbakkar, Eyjafjarðarsveit
- 601 Akureyri
- 695-7218
- Brúnahlíð 5
- 601 Akureyri
- 896-8404
- Strandgata
- 600 Akureyri
- 461-1010
- Hrafnagilsstræti 38
- 600 Akureyri
- 6601642
- Fjölnisgata 4b
- 603 Akureyri
- 462-1713
- Strandgata 49
- 600 Akureyri
- 847-6957
- Naustavegur 1
- 600 Akureyri
- 461-2440
- Helgafell
- 601 Akureyri
- 847-4133, 821-5215
- Hofsbót 4
- 600 Akureyri
- 774-1740
- Hólabraut 12
- 600 Akureyri
- 462-3500
- Súluvegur
- 600 Akureyri
- 862-7988, 895-9665
History and Culture
Akureyri Old Town
The old town of Akureyri brings you back to the beginning of the town. The area is located just a short stroll from town centre, towards the south.
The area is a monument to the town's history and culture. Many of the town oldest houses have been preserved and the original street planning has been maintained. Informative signposts guide visitors about the history of a different era. On this walk, you see the old Theatre, the old Primary School and the Old Hospital built in 1827, the first
two-storied house built in Iceland and the oldest building in Akureyri, Laxdalshús, built in 1795.
The name of Akureyri dates back to the 15th century, but it was not until 1778 that the first dwelling was built on the site. The oldest building that still remains was built in 1795, called Laxdalshús.
The houses and style of architecture are what draws the attention in this area. Around what used to be the main harbour but now home to the local sailing club Nökkvi you find many of the original buildings that kicked off this small harbour town. As time passed and the population grew, the hills behind the town developed as there was only one way to go - up!
Many of the buildings feature coting of corrugated iron. Traditionally this was used as a roofing material and for building farming sheds but in Iceland, it was commonly used as an external covering on walls to protect the woodwork. Another
method of shielding houses that is quite special for Akureyri, as it is rarely found in other places in Iceland, is the use of pressed iron plates, like tiles. These were imported from the US in the 1930s, and many of the oldest houses still wear this type of coating with beautiful colours.
For more information about the old town and the houses see our historical signboards.
https://www.visitakureyri.is/en/see-and-do/culture/skilti-baejarins
Nature
Nature
Kjarnaskógur woods
Kjarnaskógur Woods
South of Akureyri is one of the towns most popular outdoor area
- the woodland Kjarnaskógur. The recreational area is approx 800
hectars with more than 1.5 million trees, of many species planted within the
last 50 years. The area has diverse selection of trees and along the creek
Brunná one can find a tree sample track. For bird lovers, the area
is rich of birds and by the marshland in the north of the area (by Hundatjörn
in Naustaborgir) there is a bird watching shelter. A campsite is nearby,
Hamrar, with easy access to the forest.
In the forest you find:
* Three playgrounds
* Volleyball courts and outdoor gym
* Grill houses and pick-nick areas for both individuals and groups
* Aprox. 12 km of gravel-tracks for hiking, running and biking, of which 6 km
are lighted during dark hours. Also plenty of forest tracks and other vast
network of back country trails. For more details view the maps further down the
page.
* Restrooms and water fountain
* 4 carparks
* Mountain bike trails are in the woods and are also connected to the mountain
bike trails in Mt. Hlíðarfjall - These combined create the longest mountain
bike trail in Iceland with a total of 21.6 km.
* During winter - the largest organized cross country tracks area (in a
woodland area in Iceland) with around 20 km of groomed trails and 6
km are lighted. The grooming statues can be viewed here. The colors on
the map indicate the time since they were groomed last (green, orange and pink
are from a couple of hours up to 48 hours, while light blue, dark blue and grey
are from 2 days or up to 14 days or more). Areas for sledding are also groomed
during winter, by the statue of the Einar wood-ranger and below the sun-clock.
How to get there:
Head south from the town along the road no. 823, pass the airport and turn
right by the sign "Kjarnaskogur" and follow the bending road up to
the parking area. Aprox 5 min drive from town center and 30 minutes walk.
It is possible to take bus number 1, 2 or 5 from town square,
Ráðhústorg, and go out at Kjarnagata/Vallatún, by the golf course. From there
is about two km. walk to Kjarnaskógur area.
Contact info:
Skógræktarfélag Eyfirðinga
Sími: (+354) 462 4047
Email: ingi@kjarnaskogur.is
Webpage: www.skog.is/skograektarfelag-eyfirdinga/
Map of the area: Kjarnaskógur - Easy and shorter walks
https://www.visitakureyri.is/static/files/2012-VISIT/pdf/kjarnasogur-lettleidir-1-.pdf
Kjarnaskógur - All tails - overview map
https://www.visitakureyri.is/static/files/2012-VISIT/pdf/kort-2018-stora-kortid-a-orva-a2.pdf
Hamrar - the campingsite and surrounding
trails
https://www.visitakureyri.is/static/files/2012-VISIT/pdf/kort-2018-hamrar-lett-an-orva.pdf
Naustaborgir - Naturereserve area -
trails
https://www.visitakureyri.is/static/files/2012-VISIT/pdf/kort-2018-naustaborgir-lett-an-orva.pdf
Gönguskíðabrautir - Crosscountrytrails
https://www.visitakureyri.is/static/files/2012-VISIT/pdf/gonguskidi.pdf
Nature
Nature
Nature
History and Culture
Akureyri Church
The Akureyri church is the symbol of Akureyri. It is a Lutheran church and was designed by the famous architect Gudjon Samuelsson and consecrated in 1940. The central stained-glass window above the altar formed a
part of a set originating from England. The bas-reliefs on the nave balcony are by sculptor Asmundur Sveinsson and the baptismal font is a replica of a work by sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen.
The church is above the town center.
Attention!
Please note that the church is closed
when funerals or other services are taking place and it is advertised
especially on the church door. For more information check the website akureyrarkirkja.is or send an email at akirkja@akirkja.is.
Nature
History and Culture
First settlers
A statue of Helgi magri (Helgi the lean)
and Þórunn hyrna (Þórunn the horned), the first settlers of the
area, about the year 890, stands on the Hamarkot Rocks on the street
Brekkugata near the police station.
The story tells that the parents of
Helgi handed him over for fostering into the Hebrides, and when they came there
two winters afterwards, he was so starved that they did not know him; they
brought him away with them and called him Helgi the lean. He was brought up in
Ireland, and when he was grown up, he married Þórunn hyrna (Þórunn the horned).
They moved to Iceland with their children and settled the whole of Eyjafjörður.
Helgi magri handed out parts of the settlement, which was very big, to his
children and kin but selected and built his own farm at a site which he
named Kristnes (Christ Cape) some 12 km south of Akureyri, a place where he
dwelt during the remainder of his life. Helgi believed in Christ and therefore
gave this name to his dwelling.
Þórunn hyrna, was the
daughter of Ketill flatnefur. Ketill Björnsson, nicknamed Flatnose (Flatnefur), who
was a chieftain of the Isles of the 9th century. All his children
settled big parts of Iceland, Þórunn hyrna in Eyjafjörður, Auður djúpúðga, at Hvammur in West-Iceland.
Her brother, Helgi bjóla, settled Kjalarnes and her other brother, Björn
austræni, settled Snæfellsnes and lived in Bjarnarhöfn.
The statue, which was made by Jónas S. Jakobsson in 1956, is located on top of
Hamarkotsklappir behind the Police station (Lögreglustöðin). About 5-10
min. walk from town center.
Two prominent streets in Akureyri are
named after these settlers - Helgamagrastræti street and Þórunnarstræti street
and the kindergarten Hólmasól is named after Helgi and Þórunn first child
(daughter) Next to the statue, one can find an old view-dial. On the view-dial is
written 1949 - Ferðafélag Akureyrar, but these view-dials show the names of the
surrounding mountains.
History and Culture
Hearts of Akureyri
In Akureyri, stopping at a red light is much more pleasant than elsewhere.
The red lights are heart-shaped!
The heart in the traffic lights have caught the attention of those visiting Akureyri and the hearts of the inhabitants.
The hearts lit up all over town as a consequence of the finance crash in Iceland in year 2008, when there was a need for some positive thinking and to put emphasis on what really matters.
Since then the red hearts in the traffic lights are visible as well as plenty of red hearts made of the flower "forget me not" decorating windows, cars and signs throughout the town.
A perfect place for a selfie with the red traffic light always glowing, is down by the harbor in the city center close to Hof Cultural house.
Use the hashtag #heartsofakureyri
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Nonnahús - Jón Sveinsson memorial museum
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Safnasafnið Museum
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The Christmas Garden
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- Hafnarstræti 90
- 600 Akureyri
- 661-0168
- Kaupvangsstræti 23 / Grófargil
- 600 Akureyri
- 461-2609
- Moldhaugar
- 601 Akureyri
- 899-1072
- Aðalstræti 46
- 600 Akureyri
- 462-4162
- Fíflbrekka
- 601 Akureyri
- 899-8770
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- Hafnarstræti 102
- 600 Akureyri
- 6666078
- Akureyrarflugvöllur
- 600 Akureyri
- 462-5017
- Brekkugata 17
- 600 Akureyri
- 661-4638
- Hafnarstræti 22
- 600 Akureyri
- 461-2100
- Hörgárbraut
- 600 Akureyri
- 464-6474
- Hrísalundur
- 600 Akureyri
- 460-5930
- Skipagata 4
- 600 Akureyri
- 772-5061, 661-0661
- Geislagata 10
- 600 Akureyri
- 461-1112
- Tryggvabraut 22
- 600 Akureyri
- 4622245
- Hafnarstræti 96
- 600 Akureyri
- 461-4646
- Oddeyrarbryggju
- 600 Akureyri
- 461-7771, 894-3039
- Glerárgata 32
- 600 Akureyri
- 4625552
- Undirhlíð 2
- 600 Akureyri
- 581-2345
- Tryggvabraut 12
- 600 Akureyri
- 460-3939
- Ráðhústorg 7
- 600 Akureyri
- 519-6918
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- 600 Akureyri
- 772-3389
- Hafnarstræti 107b
- 600 Akureyri
- 5716444, 862-4258, 865-1743
- Ráðhústorg 1
- 600 Akureyri
- 462-5552
- Brekkugata 3
- 600 Akureyri
- 5717977
- Glerártorg
- 600 Akureyri
- 530-7067
- Strandgata 7
- 600 Akureyri
- 562-6888
- Við Hörgárbraut
- 600 Akureyri
- 461-3012
- Hvannavellir 14
- 600 Akureyri
- 4614010
- Ráðhústorg 5
- 600 Akureyri
- 412-9933
- Glerártorg verslunarmiðstöð
- 600 Akureyri
- 462-2279
- Hof
- 600 Akureyri
- 4600660
- Kaupvangsstræti 23
- 600 Akureyri
- 663-8886
- Kaupvangsstræti 12
- 600 Akureyri
- 680-6292
- Kaupangi v/Mýrarveg
- 600 Akureyri
- 464-6464
- Hafnarstræti 108
- 600 Akureyri
- 460-5930
- Glerártorg
- 600 Akureyri
- 555-4055
- Dalsbraut 1
- 600 Akureyri
- 461-2700
- Heiðarlundur 6b
- 600 Akureyri
- 571-2282
- Strandgata 11
- 600 Akureyri
- 462-1800
- Holtsel
- 605 Akureyri
- 8612859
- Kaupvangsstræti 23
- 600 Akureyri
- 846-3093
- Kaupvangsstræti 1
- 600 Akureyri
- 530-7068
- Þingvallastræti 23
- 600 Akureyri
- 518-1000
- Hafnarstræti 96
- 600 Akureyri
- 4614600
- Freyvangur
- 601 Akureyri
- Við Leiruveg
- 600 Akureyri
- 461-3414
- Skipagata 2
- 600 Akureyri
- 784-2084
- Ráðhústorg 3
- 600 Akureyri
- 4614242