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Botanical garden · Akureyri, Northeastern Region
Lystigarður Akureyrar
Garden with Icelandic plants and cultivated species, in an area of paths and flowerbeds above the center.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Lystigarður Akureyrar
Lystigarður Akureyrar brings together Icelandic plants and cultivated species in an area of beds and paths. Its location in the North allows you to see how different plants adapt to the cool climate and the strong variation in light between seasons.
The route is done on foot, through sections with identified species. Flowering changes over the months and does not occur uniformly across the garden. From June to August there is usually more plant activity and more daylight hours to walk, depending on the conditions each year.
The garden sits above Akureyri’s central core and can be included in a day of urban walking. Allow time to read the plant labels and compare the beds. The visit has a different pace compared with roadside stops, serving as a pause between journeys around the North.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
One to two hours through the beds.
Best time
From June to August there is usually more plant activity, with flowering varying between the beds.
How to get there
Within walking distance from Akureyri center, on a route with an uphill section.
Tip
Flowering varies; also look for the labels that distinguish Icelandic plants from the cultivated collections.
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Frequently asked questions about Lystigarður Akureyrar
How much time to allow for Lystigarður Akureyrar?
One to two hours for the beds.
How to arrange access to Lystigarður Akureyrar?
On foot from the center of Akureyri, on a route that involves an ascent.
What to consider when visiting Lystigarður Akureyrar?
Blooming varies; also look for labels that distinguish Icelandic plants from the cultivated collections.