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Akureyri Scavenger Hunt: Akureyrarkirkja Steps & Snap Quest

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Dive into the Akureyri Scavenger Hunt adventure and explore Iceland’s Second City like never before! Your team will solve riddles, tackle interactive missions, and take on fun challenges throughout Akureyri Downtown. This flexible walking tour is packed with teamwork, city center sights, and friendly competition—perfect for locals and visitors.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Akureyri. This top rated Akureyri Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 3.00 miles and has 5 stops.

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Activity Info: Akureyrarkirkja Steps & Snap Quest

Akureyri, also known as the Capital of the North or Eyjafjörður Town, is famous for it's vibrant culture, unique art scene, and stunning fjord views. From whale watching to snowcat adventures, this northern gem has it all. On your scavenger hunt adventure in Akureyri Downtown, you will uncover local treasures like Laxdalshus, Nonnahus Jon Sveinsson Museum, Tilvera Sculpture, Guðmanns Minde The Old Hospital, and the colorful All-Seeing Eye Mural. Solve riddles and complete photo challenges at every stop! Whether you are a long-time resident or a first-time visitor to Akureyrarkaupstaður or Mt. Súlur City, this hunt is perfect for discovering hidden gems. Experience sightseeing with a twist—explore at your own pace while bonding with friends or family.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Nonnahus Jon Sveinsson Museum

This location is a favorite among Eyjafjörður Town explorers. Expect engaging puzzles, scenic art, and architecture clues. Did you know Akureyri is called the Humpback Whale Watching Capital?

Laxdalshus

Discover a quirky spot in Akureyri Downtown where locals swap stories about the Northern Lights. This scavenger hunt stop offers fun facts, photo challenges, and teamwork missions for lots of fun.

Guðmanns Minde The Old Hospital

Step into the heart of Mt. Súlur City with this scavenger hunt stop. Solve local trivia and discover why Akureyri is known as the Church on the Hill City. Look for hidden art along your route!

Tilvera Sculpture

Uncover secrets of Akureyrarkaupstaður while tackling photo challenges and riddles here. Locals say this spot has the best view for spotting humpback whales from shore—bring your camera!

All-Seeing Eye Mural

This landmark offers insight into Akureyri’s rich past. Your team will enjoy missions focused on architecture and city lore—a fun way to experience the Capital of the North’s unique vibe.

How the Akureyri Scavenger Hunt works

Start your scavenger hunt adventure in Akureyri Downtown with just your phone—no guides or reservations needed! Use our app to solve riddles and complete missions as you walk through city center landmarks. Earn points by tackling trivia questions and snapping photos at iconic spots. Compete on the leaderboard while discovering secret corners of Eyjafjörður Town—all at your own pace!

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More details

Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: Sveinsbær, Hrafnagil, Akureyri

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 4.83 KM (3 Mi)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Akureyrarkirkja Steps & Snap Quest

The Akureyri Scavenger Hunt is perfect for any group outing! Gather friends for a birthday bash in Iceland’s Second City or plan an unforgettable bachelorette weekend exploring downtown’s coolest spots. Custom challenges make every event unique—whether it is a date night by the murals or team bonding near Nonnahus Jon Sveinsson Museum. Enjoy teamwork-driven fun with flexible pacing and creative missions!

Earn The Akureyri Scavenger Hunt High Score

Ready to prove your teamwork skills? On the Akureyri Scavenger Hunt adventure, each player gets interactive photo and trivia challenges at places like Laxdalshus and Tilvera Sculpture. Work together to solve riddles around downtown for a shot at topping the city leaderboard—and ultimate bragging rights across Eyjafjörður Town!

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2450
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2347
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2097

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Reviews for Akureyri Scavenger Hunt: Akureyrarkirkja Steps & Snap Quest

5 star reviews

As a visitor, I found this outdoor activity to be an awesome way to see points of interest like Laxdalshus and unique art in Downtown Akureyri. Great walking tour for tourists wanting local flavor.

Jonas Dalton

5 star reviews

Took my partner on a date through North Town with the Akureyri Scavenger Hunt and we had a blast solving riddles near historic spots like Nonnahus and Tilvera Sculpture together.

Astrid Hollis

5 star reviews

Hands down one of my favorite things to do in Akureyri. The walking tour led us past Guðmanns Minde and hidden murals. Loved how Let's Roam made discovering Downtown so interactive.

Eliot Winslow

5 star reviews

Our family loved exploring LODO on this Downtown scavenger hunt adventure. The kids were thrilled by quirky trivia at Tilvera and we all learned something new around Laxdalshus. Highly recommend for families!

Leona Sutton

5 star reviews

I had a blast with the Akureyri Scavenger Hunt in the heart of the Ice Capital. Solving puzzles at Nonnahus and snapping pics near the All Seeing Eye mural made for an epic adventure.

Carson Griffiths

5 star reviews

Trying out the Akureyri Scavenger Hunt with Let us Roam made for an awesome tourist experience in Ice Town. It is such a unique way to hit all the main points of interest downtown.

Leona McMillan

5 star reviews

The Downtown Scavenger Hunt took us by Guðmanns Minde The Old Hospital and Nonnahus Jon Sveinsson Museum. It is a top thing to do if you want local history and art in one go.

Rosa Langley

5 star reviews

If you are looking for an outdoor activity in the Little Big Village, this walking tour is perfect. We discovered hidden gems like Tilvera Sculpture and learned cool facts.

Dominic Huff

5 star reviews

My partner and I tried this for a date and it was so much fun exploring the lively city center. The All-Seeing Eye mural was such a highlight during our adventure.

Sierra Manning

5 star reviews

I had a fantastic time on the Akureyri Scavenger Hunt in the heart of Ice Town. My family loved solving riddles near Laxdalshus and spotting cool murals downtown.

Calvin Bennett

5 star reviews

Let us Roam with Let us Roam app was a highlight in Downtown Akureyri. Solving clues by historic buildings made it my favorite thing to do during our stay.

Finnian Blake

5 star reviews

Exploring the Icefjord District through this scavenger hunt revealed so many hidden gems like Gudmanns Minde and quirky local art. Loved every second of our adventure.

Jasper Rowe

5 star reviews

If you are looking for outdoor things to do around downtown, this hunt is perfect. The walking tour led us past Nonnahus Museum and the Tilvera Sculpture, so much fun.

Tessa Hughes

5 star reviews

The Akureyri Scavenger Hunt was such a creative date idea. Exploring Gudmanns Minde and checking out the All-Seeing Eye mural made it memorable in North Town.

Ellis Brooks

5 star reviews

My family had a blast on the Akureyri Scavenger Hunt in the heart of the city center. We loved solving riddles near Laxdalshus and spotting murals downtown.

Mira Watson

5 star reviews

If you are looking for outdoor things to do in Akureyri, this treasure hunt is awesome! We discovered hidden gems like old hospitals and unique street art during our adventure.

Nolan Bishop

5 star reviews

Our group loved the walking tour through Downtown Lava Lane. Completing missions at each point of interest kept everyone engaged, especially near the All-Seeing Eye Mural.

Greta Merrill

5 star reviews

The Akureyri Scavenger Hunt with my family was so fun. We explored all over downtown Ice Town, from Nonni House to Gudmanns Minde. A perfect family-friendly activity.

Finn Preston

5 star reviews

We used Let's Roam for our date and had such a blast around Akureyri City Center. The Tilvera Sculpture spot made for a great photo challenge along the way.

Sienna Whitaker

5 star reviews

Exploring Downtown Ice Town on this scavenger hunt was a top thing to do. Loved the puzzles and learning about places like Laxdalshus and that cool mural.

Caleb Reynolds

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