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
25th September 2026
Come North – a range of opportunities for junior doctors at Akureyri Hospital
Representatives of Akureyri Hospital (SAk) recently took part in a presentation ...
25th September 2026
Telehealth services: Participants felt more secure and had better access despite fewer in-person visits and phone calls.
Participants in a study of telehealth services for people with type 2 diabetes ...
25th September 2026
Three grants awarded from the University of Akureyri Research Fund
The Akureyri Hospital Research Fund has awarded grants to three research ...