Iceland | Akureyri · A Warm-Hearted Town of Love

📌 Akureyri, meaning "coastal land" in Icelandic, 💜is nestled between mountains and water on the western side of Eyjafjörður—Iceland’s longest fjord.🌈 📌 Though most travelers pass through quickly on their Ring Road journey,🍃 💜 I circled back twice, discovering hidden gems in this charming town.🌈 💜Must-See Spots 👉🏻 Jólahúsið (The Christmas House)🌈 💜Just 15 minutes from Akureyri, this festive gift shop looks like a hybrid of a traditional Icelandic fisherman’s cottage and a gingerbread house. Inside, it’s a winter wonderland of candy, Santas, and elf cottages.💚 👉🏻 Poet Nonni’s Former Home🌈 💚A statue of the Icelandic writer Nonni stands near his black-clad childhood home (exterior only). 🍃 Nearby, an old church adds to the historic charm.💚 👉🏻 ❤️ Heart-Shaped Traffic Lights ❤️ 💚Born from the 2008 financial crisis, Akureyri’s “Spread the Love” campaign replaced red lights with hearts to lift 💚spirits—and kept them as a symbol of resilience.🌈 👉🏻 Churches, Murals & Streets🍃 💫Wander side streets to discover vibrant murals. The iconic Akureyri Church glows even more elegantly at night. 💫Food Finds 🍝 Bautinn Restaurant 💫Home to the best salmon of my Iceland trip—unbelievably fresh, paired perfectly with local beer. 🌈 💫Also serves whale meat (legally sourced in Iceland).🍃 🍦 Brynja Ice Cream 💫I visited twice! Their creamy, dreamy scoops are the ideal post-meal treat.🍃 #IcelandTravel #Akureyri #IcelandicFood #IceCreamLover