VIKING COTTAGES & APARTMENTS, Akureyri

Viking Cottages & Apartments features detached holiday homes in Akureyri, North Iceland. Options include cottages and apartments, each with a private terrace and hot tub. All cottages include free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, and a living space with a flat-screen TV and Harman Kardon audio system with Bluetooth. Apartments have a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, dishwasher, and grill. Apartments are furnished with made-up beds, towels, and bathrobes. Extra beds and baby beds are available upon request.

Located in Vaðlaheiði, a 7-minute drive from Akureyri, Viking Cottages & Apartments combines a secluded, natural setting with city access. Akureyri, 5 km away, offers shops, cafés, bars, and restaurants. The location offers views of Akureyri and Eyjafjord and is suitable for viewing the Aurora Borealis in winter and midnight sunsets in summer. Landmarks nearby include Centre for Visual Arts (2 km), Icelandic Aviation museum (3 km), and Akureyri Botanical Garden (2 km).

Guests can engage in skiing, golfing, and horse riding. Nearby activities include hiking up mountain Sulur, daily horse riding tours, and visits to naturally heated swimming pools. In winter, guests can ski or cross-country ski. Dog sledding and ice fishing are also available. The East Glacial River provides whitewater rafting. Organized day trips to Grimsey Island, straddling the Arctic Circle, are available.

The property provides access to Iceland's first beer spa, where guests can relax in warm beer while drinking cold beer. An outdoor hot tub and restaurant are located on-site.

Guests receive travel tips about the weather, travel safety, and tourist information centers. Staff can offer recommendations for local restaurants and activities. Fishing enthusiasts can have their catch filleted. Free WiFi access and free parking are available.