Akureyri City Walk & Local Food

OVERVIEW

Discover Akureyri’s humble beginnings as a Danish trading post on a leisurely walk through town with occasional stops to sample the local cuisine. The walk will start right at the pier and follow a waterfront road called the Strandgata, which offers gorgeous views of Eyjafjörður, the longest fjord in Iceland. Depending on the route, you may pass Artist’s Alley – the center of Akureyri’s cultural life – and a hilltop Lutheran church whose modern design has become a symbol of the city. The tastings will reflect the culinary side of Akureyri, particularly the lamb soup as the source sheep graze freely in the nearby hills, lending the lamb a flavor not found elsewhere. You can also expect to sample traditional dried fish, which will go well with a beer from the local brewery. The most unusual sampling will likely be Brennivin, Iceland’s national spirit, which can be flavored with caraway.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take an enlightening walk of about two miles through Akureyri with a local guide.
• Hear how Arkureyri evolved over the centuries from an isolated Danish trading post.
• Savor samples of Icelandic lamb soup, dried fish and ice cream for dessert.
• Enjoy a glass of locally brewed beer and Brennivin, Iceland’s signature distilled spirit.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.