LYST

LYST is a Coffee Shop at Lystigarðurinn, Eyrarlandsvegur 30, 600 Akureyri, Iceland

Lyst is a coffeehouse set among the flowers and lawns of Akureyri's Botanical Garden, one of the northernmost gardens of its kind in the world. A destination in its own right, it leans on the best of Iceland's homegrown producers, with its own sourdough bread, coffee and chocolate. The menu runs to fish with vegetables, avocado toast and savoury snacks, along with a list of natural wines. A lovely spot to pause over a meal or a coffee amid the greenery.

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Where to find LYST?

65°40'30"N, 18°5'37"W

Aurora hunting in Akureyri?

The aurora season here runs from September to April, with the best chances of seeing the Northern Lights in October, February and March. LYST is a cosy spot to warm up between aurora viewing sessions.

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