🚏 Bus Stop

Þórunnarstræti / Sjúkrahús

Þórunnarstræti / Sjúkrahús is served by 3 routes: 57, A1, A6. Weekend departures begin at 21:35.

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Region
Brekka, Akureyri
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Stop Type
City Stop — Junction
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Stop ID
60000011
Select Line Departures
Kl. Mán - Fim / Weekdays Föstudagar & Laugardagar / Sat Sunnudagar / Sun
20 - - -
21 - - 35
22 - - -

🚌 Routes Served

3 routes at this stop — city and long-distance services

57
Reykjavík -> Akureyri
Long-distance route
Frequency: Daily · Operating hours: Year-round

💡 Route 57 is the cheapest way between Akureyri and Reykjavík. The ~6.5 hour journey follows the scenic western Ring Road through North and West Iceland.

Stop 22 of 23 on this route.
← Previous stop: Varmahlíð
Next stop: Akureyri - Hof →
A1
Brekka -> Naustahverfi
City route
Frequency: 30–60 min loops · Operating hours: Weekdays 06:25–22:40 / Weekends 12:00–18:30

💡 All Akureyri town buses are completely FREE — just hop on, no ticket needed!

Stop 8 of 32 on this route.
← Previous stop: Þórunnarstræti / Hlíð
Next stop: Þórunnarstræti / Búðartröð →
A6
Síðuhverfi -> Naustahverfi
City route
Frequency: 30–60 min loops · Operating hours: Weekdays 06:25–22:40 / Weekends 12:00–18:30

💡 Route A6 provides the widest coverage of Akureyri's suburbs — all for free.

Stop 31 of 49 on this route.
← Previous stop: Þórunnarstræti / Hlíð
Next stop: VMA →

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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 south-east 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 0.3 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 25 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 Þórunnarstræti / Sjúkrahús?

It is served by 3 routes: 57 (Reykjavík -> Akureyri), A1 (Brekka -> Naustahverfi), A6 (Síðuhverfi -> Naustahverfi).

Is Þórunnarstræti / Sjúkrahús a city stop or a countryside stop?

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

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