Akureyri, Iceland Winter/Christmas Time
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Akureyri and Santa's House Iceland
Akureyri has approx. 16.000 inhabitants and is Iceland's second most important commercial and industrial center. As you drive through Akureyri’s colorful streets, it is almost like taking a journey through the different eras of Akureyri's history. We begin with a stop at the modern church whose wonderful stained glass windows are renowned. Stroll the pathways of the lovely Botanical Garden before continuing to the Nonni Museum. Here, you will find an exhibition commemorating the works of writer Pastor John Sveinsson whose children's books earned international acclaim in the 1930’s-1950’s. See the fishing boats in the busy harbor en route to Listagil Street. It is in this area, in the very heart of the town, that artisans keep their workshops and galleries. You will have time to browse for a short while before boarding your coach once more in order to drive outside of Akureyri's city limits. Santa’s House is your destination and while at this latitude it is tempting to believe that it could well be the real thing, this Santa's House is actually a charming Christmas store which is open for business all year round! This is a great opportunity to pick up some mementos of your trip to Iceland.
Akureyri is a town in northern Iceland. It is Iceland's second largest urban area (after the Capital Region) and fourth largest municipality (after Reykjavík, Hafnarfjörður, and Kópavogur).
Nicknamed the Capital of North Iceland, Akureyri is an important port and fishing centre. The area where Akureyri is located was settled in the 9th century but did not receive a municipal charter until 1786.The town was the site of Allied units during World War II. Further growth occurred after the war as the Icelandic population increasingly moved to urban areas.
The area has a relatively mild climate because of geographical factors, and the town's ice-free harbour has played a significant role in its history
Akureyri is located at 65°41′N 18°06′WCoordinates: 65°41′N 18°06′W and positioned on the west side of the inland end of the fjord Eyjafjörður.
It is surrounded by mountains, the highest being Kista (1,447 metres (4,747 feet); 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) to the west) and another peak of 1,538 metres (5,046 feet) at the head of Glerádalur, 15 kilometres (9.3 miles) to the southwest. There is a narrow coastal strip of flat land; inland is a steep but low hill. In earlier times a few spits of land (Icelandic: eyri, thus Akur-eyri) jutted from the narrow coast, but a lot of land has since been reclaimed from the sea so that today the coastline is more even except for the largest spit, Oddeyri, which was formed by the river Glerá which runs through the town. It is thought that the name of the town is possibly derived from the name of a field which may have been situated near some of the sheltered locations by the river.
The body of sea between Oddeyri and the end of the fjord is known as Pollurinn (The Pool) and is known for calm winds and a good natural harbour. Akureyri today is centered on Ráðhústorg (Town Hall Square) near the northwest corner of Pollurinn. The districts of Akureyri are: Innbær, the oldest part of town on the strip of land between the hill and Pollurinn south of the central area; Brekkan, on top of the hill; Oddeyri on the peninsula of the same name; and Glerárhverfi on the north bank of the Glerá (also referred to colloquially as Þorpið, 'the Village'). Because of the town's position at the head of a long fjord surrounded by high mountains, the climate is more typically inland than coastal, with greater variations in temperature (warmer summers, colder winters) than in many other inhabited parts of Iceland. However, the mountains shield the town from strong winds. The relatively warm climate (for its latitude) allows the botanical gardens to flourish without need of a greenhouse.The area around Akureyri has one of the warmest climates in Iceland, even though it is only 100 km (62 mi) from the Arctic Circle.
Akureyri, Iceland - Northern Most Botanical Gardens in the World! (trivia)
A very small botanical gardens. We drove here, but you can walk from the ship. Reputably the northern most botanical gardens in the world.
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Akureyri - Capital of the North of Iceland
Iceland is one of the most popular destinations in Europe, but Reykjavik is taking the majority of visitors from overseas. Take a leaf out of our book and visit Akureyri, the capital of the North Iceland, to see a more authentic version of this country.
In a short space of time, we ate wonderful food, explored the town, before renting a car and driving towards Kaffi Kú, a cafe on a cow farm, as well as the Jólagarðurinn, the Christmas House & Garden on the outskirts.
Flights with Air Iceland Connect take 45 minutes from Reykjavik's Domestic Airport, while a drive along the main round in the country takes about 4 hours.
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New Years Eve 2011 in Akureyri, Iceland
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Akureyri Botanic Garden
Wath this audio sllideshow of Lystigardur Akureyrar, the Botanic Garden in Akureyri, which is one of the north Icelandic town's main attractions and among the places locals favor for everything from picnics to wedding photo shoots. Located snugly between the high school MA and the FSA hospital, the park is a green oasis with colorful flowers delighting the eye and tall trees providing shelter from the cool northerly winds. On warm summer days, children love splashing in the park's fountain.
Iceland 2015 - Day 13 - Akureyri & Varmahlíð
11/07/2015
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Christmas Garden. Navidad en Islandia
El fuego brilla y cruje en la chimenea, mientras que las melodías y el aroma de Navidad llenan el aire. Después de solo diez minutos en coche del centro de la ciudad de Akureyri, te encontrarás en el mágico mundo de la Navidad en Jólagarðurinn, o el jardín de Navidad.
Desde manzanas confitadas hasta gofres belgas y malta, todos se pondrán de humor navideño cuando naveguen por los artículos de esta tienda, sin importar la época del año en que se encuentren.
La Navidad es una época única y especial en Islandia y los islandeses la viven con verdadera pasión. Las ciudades se visten de fiesta con Luces de Adviento, coronas de flores y candelabros con velas y las familias se reúnen para elaborar el Laufabrauð, el pan navideño típico islandés
An ETR EXCLUSIVE interview with ESCAPE AKUREYRI in Akureyri, Iceland!!!
Our 1st stop in Iceland is Akureyri. Akureyri has so much to offer and a lot of hidden gems!! In this beautiful city, we are trying the escape rooms at ESCAPE AKUREYRI!!
Here are the room(s) that we played:
- Wonderlan (Escape Akureyri)
- The Bunker (Escape Akureyri)
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- Escape Akureyri
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IN ADDITION to our visit to Reykjavik Escape, we also managed to squeeze in some other highly recommended visits:
Sushi Corner
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Kaffi kú
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Christmas Garden
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Akureyri Hot Dog Stand
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Akureyri's Small City Centre, Iceland - 00068 Iceland
Santa claus's house, supposedly famous. Really? It was nothing more than a cosy cafe.
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Akureyri
Akureyri is Iceland's second largest city and Capital of North Iceland.
In video: the oldest part of the city, central district, the Botanical Gardens (Lystigarður Akureyrar), Akureyrarkirkja (The church of Akureyri) and Sundlaug Akureyrar (swimming pool in Akureyri).
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Akureyri, Iceland
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List of Best Things to do in Akureyri, Iceland
Godafoss
The Old Farmhouse Laufas
Arctic Botanical Gardens (Lystigardurinn)
The Aviation Museum
Akureyrarkirkja
Akureyri Museum
Catholic Church
Hlidarfjall Akureyri
The Motorcycle Museum of Iceland
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