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Nonni. His old-fashioned tales of derring-do have a rich local flavour. The house dates
from 1850; its cramped rooms and simple furnishings provide a poignant insight into life
in 19th-century Iceland.
A combined ticket for Nonnahús and the neighbouring Akureyri Museum is Ikr1400.
Centre for Visual Arts
MUSEUM
Sun Jun-Aug, from noon Sep-May)
Stimulate your senses with a browse at this free arts centre, which combines the Akureyri
Art Museum with a handful of local galleries and hosts eclectic, innovative exhibitions
from graphic design to portraiture.
Lystigarðurinn
GARDENS
Sat & Sun Jun-Sep)
The most northerly botanical garden in the world makes a delightful picnic spot on sunny
days. The wealth of plant life on display is truly astonishing considering the gardens'
proximity to the Arctic Circle. You'll find examples of every species native to Iceland, as
well as a host of high-latitude and high-altitude plants from around the world. There's also
a beautifully situated cafe.
Kjarnaskógur
OUTDOORS
About 3km south of town is Iceland's most visited 'forest', the Kjarnaskógur woods. This
bushland area has walking and mountain-bike trails, picnic areas and barbecues, and kids'
playgrounds. In winter, the area is good for cross-country skiing. The campground at Ham-
rar has easy access to the woods.
Activities
In winter, snowfields draw skiers from all over the country, while independent summer-
time activities include hiking, biking, golf and hot-pot-hopping.
