Play the city game of Akureyri
An interactive adventure through Akureyri. Join the Order of the Secret Map, solve puzzles and uncover highlights and hidden gems at your own pace.
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11 stops · 4 km · ±1.75 h
4.0 km · 2.2 km back to the starting point.
Starts at Hof Cultural and Conference Centre and ends at Akureyri Museum.
This is what a challenge feels like:
As you walk along Strandgata, observe the older, traditional wooden houses. Many of these buildings exhibit characteristics of a specific architectural style common in 19th and early 20th century Icelandic towns. Which architectural style is most evident in these traditional wooden houses, characterized by simple forms, often corrugated iron cladding, and functional design?
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Longest stretch between two stops: 700 m
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Akureyri that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Let yourself be guided by the dancing light of the north, the mirroring waters of the fjord, and the whispers of ancient tales held within every stone and gust of wind. Akureyri now unfolds for you, a city embraced by majestic mountains and imbued with a unique magic.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Akureyri on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Akureyri blends a classic city walk with an escape game. You get a real tour guide in your pocket that takes you past the must-see landmarks of Akureyri and the hidden gems only locals know.
No schedules, no group, no headset. You play the city walk whenever you want, at your own pace. Perfect for things to do in Akureyri — solo, with friends, with kids, or as an activity for a city break, bachelor party or team outing.
Along the way you solve puzzles and uncover the mystery of The Order of the Secret Map. A unique way to get to know Akureyri — more than a regular walking tour, and a fraction of the price of a live guide.
Why players love CityWalkGems
At your pace
No schedules or groups. Start, pause and resume whenever you want.
Highlights + gems
The must-sees plus spots even locals sometimes miss.
Story in every street
History and mystery woven through the city itself.
A fraction of a guide
A real private guide in your pocket, for a fraction of the price.
Zero hassle
No download, no account, no waiting. Open the link and you're playing.
What you'll see in Akureyri
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Akureyri that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Let yourself be guided by the dancing light of the north, the mirroring waters of the fjord, and the whispers of ancient tales held within every stone and gust of wind. Akureyri now unfolds for you, a city embraced by majestic mountains and imbued with a unique magic.
Along the way you'll pass Hof Cultural and Conference Centre, Dimmalimm Mural by Guido van Helten, #loveakureyri sign, Akureyrarkirkja, Eyrarlandsvegur Hilltop and Gamla Akureyri — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 3 hidden gems in Akureyri that only locals know about.
Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Akureyri
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