Akureyri Hospital
Emergency ward
The reception of acutely ill and injured patients. The ward is open 24/7. Enter through entrance C.
In an emergency, call 112.
Emergency ward
Are you coming in for a test or need to submit a sample?
Here you can find information about examinations and diagnostic tests, including blood tests, urine and stool samples, medical imaging, breast cancer screening, exercise stress tests, ultrasound, Holter monitoring, electrocardiograms (ECG), sleep studies and pulmonary function tests.
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
8th July 2026
From Traditional Follow-up to Remote Patient Monitoring
A pioneering pilot project in nurse-led remote monitoring for people with ...
8th July 2026
Ásgeir Örn Jónsson appointed Head of Emergency Medicine
Ásgeir Örn Jónsson, a specialist in emergency medicine, has been appointed Head ...
2nd July 2026
The Akureyri Clinic, in collaboration with Landspítali – The National University Hospital of Iceland, is participating in a major European research project on ME.
The Akureyri Clinic, in collaboration with Landspítali – The National University ...