🚏 Bus Stop

Merkigil / Urðargil

Merkigil / Urðargil is served by 2 routes: A3, A5. Route A3 runs on weekdays roughly every 60 minutes, with the first bus at 07:10 and the last at 18:14. This route doesn't run on weekends — weekdays only.

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Region
Brekka, Akureyri
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Stop Type
City Stop
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Stop ID
60000082
Select Line Departures
Kl. Mán - Fim / Weekdays Föstudagar & Laugardagar / Sat Sunnudagar / Sun
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07 10 - -
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🚌 Routes Served

2 routes at this stop — city bus services

A3
Giljahverfi -> Síðuhverfi
City route
Frequency: 30–60 min loops · Operating hours: Weekdays 06:25–22:40 / Weekends 12:00–18:30

💡 Route A3 reaches Glerártorg mall — Akureyri's main shopping centre.

Stop 10 of 29 on this route.
← Previous stop: Merkigil / Skuggagil
Next stop: Bugðusíða / Vestursíða →
A5
Naustahverfi -> Síðuhverfi
City route
Frequency: 30–60 min loops · Operating hours: Weekdays 06:25–22:40 / Weekends 12:00–18:30

💡 Route A5 passes Hof Cultural Centre and the University of Akureyri — both near the harbourfront.

Stop 31 of 49 on this route.
← Previous stop: Merkigil / Skuggagil
Next stop: Bugðusíða / Vestursíða →

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🏔️ About This Location

Brekka, Akureyri

Brekka ('The Slope') is Akureyri's hillside residential district directly above downtown, a steep grid of streets with some of the best views over the fjord in the whole town.

📍 toward the north-west of Brekka, Akureyri.

  • Steep hillside streets
  • Fjord views
  • Walking distance to downtown
  • Older residential district
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Local Tip

The hill here is genuinely steep in places — good views over the fjord are the reward for the climb.

Residential Hillside Fjord Views

🏔️ Nearby Sights

Notable places within about 40 km — shown as straight-line (air) distance, not travel distance

Akureyri Botanical Garden 3 km away (air distance)

Entry is free and the garden is open during the summer season. It makes a pleasant stop for an hour, with a café inside, and it's just a short walk from the church and the town's main street. Visit on a sunny afternoon to enjoy the flowers and sit among the plants.

Goðafoss 27 km away (air distance)

The falls are beside the main road between Akureyri and Mývatn, which makes them a convenient stop of about thirty to forty minutes. Walk to both sides for different views, and visit in winter to see the ice-fringed falls. Take care on the rocks near the edge, as the ground can be slippery.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What buses stop at Merkigil / Urðargil?

It is served by 2 routes: A3 (Giljahverfi -> Síðuhverfi), A5 (Naustahverfi -> Síðuhverfi).

What time is the first and last bus at Merkigil / Urðargil?

On Route A3, the first weekday bus from this stop is at 07:10, and the last is at 18:14. Check the live timetable above for the full schedule, including weekends and other routes.

Is Merkigil / Urðargil a city stop or a countryside stop?

It is classified as a city stop, located in Brekka, Akureyri.

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