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Akureyrarkaupstaður

Laufás School Building – Akureyri Church loop from Akureyri

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Iceland

Akureyrarkaupstaður

Laufás School Building – Akureyri Church loop from Akureyri

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Laufás School Building – Akureyri Church loop from Akureyri

00:53

3.20km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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337 m

The Akureyri Junior College

Akureyri Junior College (MA) is among Iceland's oldest and best-known educational establishments. Our students graduate with University Entrance Exam and are qualified to enter universities in …

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Akureyri Church, the Embracing Couple statue, and the Globe sculpture

Highlight • Religious Site

771 m

Akureyri Church

Highlight • Religious Site

This is Akureyri's landmark and literally towers over the fjord and city center. Climb the steps and enjoy the view! The church was inaugurated in 1940 and designed by Guðjón …

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1.00 km

Rainbow Street

Highlight • Monument

I think it's great when people are very creative.

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1.11 km

“Love Akureyri” Heart Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

The ❤️ of Akureyri

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1.17 km

Turninn Kiosk, Akureyri

Highlight • Restaurant

It now looks more like a kebab shop.

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1.31 km

Dimmalimm

Highlight • Monument

A beautiful painting on the wall of the house.

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3.20 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.59 km

1.27 km

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.90 km

550 m

184 m

105 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Today

Sunday 12 July

22°C

13°C

7 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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