Akureyri Hospital
Visiting times
Internal medicine ward, general surgery ward and psychiatric ward from 16-17 and 19-20
Paediatric ward: Other than parents or guardians from 14-20
Intensive care unit only by appointment
Kristnes hospital from 16-18
Maternity ward: Visits are not allowed except in exceptional cases
Two visitors are allowed per visiting time, except in exceptional cases and in consultation with departmental staff.
Visitors with symptoms of respiratory infections are not allowed to visit.
Appointment bookings
An appointment or telephone interview with a doctor can be made at a medical office or through a switchboard.
SAk's entrances
Main entrance of the Akureyri Hospital faces to the north. Find out which entrance is the best one in your case.
Memorial cards
Several funds support the Akureyri Hospital.
News
3rd December 2025
Regarding the discussion on rehabilitation services and the patient-flow challenges at SAk
Since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, rehabilitation services at Kristnes ...
1st December 2025
The Hospital Newsletter, Issue 5, is out now!
The Hospital Newsletter, Issue 5, is out now!
26th November 2025
Meeting held on the challenging staffing situation at Akureyri Hospital
Alma D. Möller, Minister of Health, Ásta Valdimarsdóttir, Permanent Secretary, ...