Akureyri

Akureyri Population: 18,000+ 3% foreigners Second largest urban area in Iceland after the capital area Fourth largest town (after Reykjavík, Hafnarfjörður and Kópavogur)

Socioeconomics Fishing, tourism, higher education, health services Some of the largest fishing companies in the country Milk company Vífilfell, beverages and brewery

Places to visit Akureyri Geothermal Pool (big outdoor pools, water slides, hot pots, steam bath, sauna) Miniature golf next to pool Bowling alley

Places to visit Botanical gardens and the Nature Museum Akureyri Museum (history) Art Museum (very close to hostel) Museum of Industry (mostly motorcycles) Nónnahús (Jón Sveinnsson Museum, writer and Jesuit priest) Churches (Church of Akureyri) Hof Cultural Centre Aviation Museum

Getting around town Hostel: Akureyri backpackers, located in the city centre Lectures at Hotel Kea (2-minute walk away!) University of Akureyri, 30 minute walk Bonus is a 22-minute walk up Hörgárbraut

Free bus service Check out straeto.is for bus routes and schedules in Akureyri and between Akureyri and neighboring towns

Important numbers Akureyri Hospital: 463-0100 Taxi company: 461-1010

Drop-off Akureyri

Exploring Akureyri Split into groups of 2-4 Take the free city bus to the University of Akureyri Which research institutes can be found on the campus? Which shop sells the best ice cream in town? How many toppings do they offer? Take a selfie: Inside the University of Akureyri In front of the hospital Holding your favorite library book at the municipal library