Akureyri with population of just over 20.000, is a great destination for short or long visits. Within 150 km / 93 miles from Akureyri are some of the most interesting sights in Iceland. Places like Lake Mývatn, Waterfall Dettifoss, Waterfall Goðafoss, Húsavík, Hrísey, Grímsey, Grenivík, Mývatn Nature Baths, Dimmuborgir, Mt. Krafla, Skagafjörður, Siglufjörður, Dalvík, Ólafsfjörður, Leirhnjúkur, Kaldbakur, Gjástykki, Cave Lofthellir, Jökulsá Austari river, Laxá river and much, much more.