North Iceland - Iceland - page 505

Hof CULTURAL CENTRE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.menningarhus.is ;Strandgata 12)
Modern Hof is a cultural centre designed for music and other performing arts. Along with
conference and exhibition facilities and an excellent restaurant (1862 Nordic Bistro), it's
also home to Akureyri's tourist office - ask here about any scheduled performances.
Borgarbíó CINEMA
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.borgarbio.is ;Hólabraut 12)
Shows original-version mainstream films.
Nyja-Bíó CINEMA
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.sambio.is ;Ráðhústorg)
Shows original-version mainstream films.
Leikfélag Akureyrar THEATRE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.leikfelag.is ;Hafnarstræti 57)
Akureyri's premier theatre venue hosts drama, musicals, dance and opera, with its main
season running from September to May. Check the website for performances.
Shopping
Several shops on Hafnarstræti sell lopapeysur (traditional Icelandic woollen sweaters),
books, knick-knacks and souvenirs. Remember to ask about the tax-free scheme.
Geysir CLOTHING, SOUVENIRS
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.geysir.com ; Hafnarstræti 98; 11am-9pm Jul, to 7pm Jun & Aug, to
6pm Mon-Fri Sep-May)
We covet everything in this unique store, from the lopapeysa -style capes to the reindeer
hides, and the old Iceland maps to the puffin-embroidered slippers.
Eymundsson BOOKS, SOUVENIRS