Hotel Edda Akureyri is a modern hotel located in the heart of Akureyri, North Iceland, a lovely city known as the capital of the north. This North Iceland hotel makes for an ideal base from which to explore the rugged northern coastline of Iceland, with attractions that include the idyllic Lake Myvatn (only an hour away by car) and Hrisey Island natural reserve and bird sanctuary (just a short ferry ride away). Nearby you will also find the Kjarnaskogur and Vaglaskogur woodlands, as well as top salmon, trout and sea fishing destinations. In early summer, the sight of the sun hovering over the horizon at midnight is unforgettable! Hotel Edda Akureyri is among the oldest group of hotels in Iceland, with decades of experience in providing comfortable refuge for weary travelers from all over the world. This welcoming Akureyri hotel features an outdoor pool and hot tub, on-site restaurant, cafe, and meeting rooms. Please note: the hotel is open from 11 June 2011 to 23 August 2011.