Town in Northeastern Region, Iceland
Can you drink tap water in Akureyri?
YesYes, drinkable
Can you drink the tap water in Akureyri?
Tap water is safe to drink. Cold tap water is excellent. The hot tap smells of sulphur; drink from the cold.
Key facts
- In Akureyri: Cold tap water is excellent. The hot tap smells of sulphur; drink from the cold.
- Across Iceland: Cold tap water is excellent. Hot tap water is geothermal and smells of sulphur, so drink from the cold tap.
- Safely managed drinking water: 100% of people in Iceland (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Iceland
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Akureyri?
Tap water is safe to drink. Cold tap water is excellent. The hot tap smells of sulphur; drink from the cold.
Can you drink tap water in Iceland?
Cold tap water is excellent. Hot tap water is geothermal and smells of sulphur, so drink from the cold tap.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Visit Akureyri
- Akureyri Airport (Isavia)
- Akureyri Hospital
- SafeTravel Iceland
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