Akureyri Botanical Garden

Beautiful and calm place. Nice flowers, and trees everywhere. It has the information for everything around. The paths are easy to walk, charming nature and it has a caffe very cozy inside too. The parking is easy access right at front. Lovely place.

Free admission to this garden, which was awesome! It’s was great checking out all types of plants here that some of them I had never seen before. The place itself was pretty big too, offering a cafe, 2 greenhouses, a statue of the original owner of the place, and a fountain. Some of the flowers pictured below were some of my favorites, since they looked gorgeous! Highly recommend stopping by, especially since admission is free!

Beautiful garden with pathways. Very peaceful. It's free. There's a Cafe to purchase coffee or Alcohol. Definitely bring your camera. The floral smells are so refreshing!

The gardens, for this time of year, were still beautiful. I would love to come back someday to see it during peek times. We walked through in about an hour. There is a shop that had coffee and some bakery items. We didn't eat there because we had just finished eating sandwiches. If you enjoy flowers, and are curious about the names of some of the plants you have seen along your journey, take a stroll. You won't be disappointed!

The garden is small but lovely, an unexpected gem just above the town. You can walk here, but it’s all uphill from the town or cruise port, so jump on the free public bus which does the rounds every 25 minutes or so, see the gardens, then walk back down past the church. As a bonus the garden has a lovely cafe in an architecturally designed building which does decent coffee and cakes.

This is a must do if you are in town and it’s the summer months. The range of flowers were just amazing. I saw flora I have never seen before in my entire life. The grounds were great and really well maintained. The cafe at the garden was beautiful and quaint. It was a hike uphill to get here from the cruise port so we opted to take a taxi, which was very easy to do from the port and to return to the port. Just get the cab’s business card so you can contact them when you’re done (WhatsApp is usually best). My husband and I were with my three year old and they both enjoyed the gardens. I’m so glad we decided to come here. It was a highlight of the trip!

These gardens are STUNNING! Don’t miss if you are a flower garden fan. I visited August 5, 2025). My pix do not come close to capturing how nice this place is.

My visit to Akureyri Botanical Garden in late June was perfectly timed as flowers were just starting to unfurl their beauty. It’s an incredibly peaceful place, ideal for an hour of quiet exploration among the varied plant species. I found myself constantly discovering new favorites around every bend. The presence of an interesting cafe right inside adds a unique touch, perfect for a refreshing break. This garden provides a serene escape, offering both natural beauty and a relaxing environment. A truly delightful and calming experience!