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
Medical, surgical, rehabilitation and psychiatric wards: 16:00–17:00 and 19:00–20:00.
Paediatric ward: Other than parents or guardians from 14-20
Intensive care unit only by appointment
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.
To arrange a visit outside these hours, please contact the ward 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
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