In the spring of 2009 the inhabitants of both Grímsey and Akureyri voted to unite their two communities under the town council of Akureyri, won by a great majority. The islands of Hrisey and Grímsey both are now under the council of the town of Akureyri.
The Tourist Information Center of Akureyri, which also serves Grímsey and Hrísey, is located in:
Cultural and Conference Center, Hof
Strandgata 12, IS- 600 Akureyri
Phone: (+354) 450 1050
E-mail: info@visitakureyri.is
For further information: visitakureyri.is.