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.
Small Icelandic Towns #2 - Dalvík by Winter - Home of the Eurovision Stars
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TJORNES PENINSULA, AKUREYRI, LAKE MYVATN, ICELAND
TJORNES PENINSULA, AKUREYRI, LAKE MYVATN ICELAND
Tjörnes is a peninsula situated at the northeast of Iceland, between the fjords of Öxarfjörður and Skjálfandi. Tjörnes is known for its particularly dense population of Rock Ptarmigan and the rich fossil record of Miocene - Pliocene age.
Akureyri [ˈaːkʰʏrˌeiːrɪ] ( listen) is a town in northern Iceland. It is Iceland's second largest urban area (after the Greater Reykjavík area) and fourth largest municipality (after Reykjavík, Hafnarfjörður, and Kópavogur).
Nicknamed the Capital of North Iceland, Akureyri is an important port and fishing centre, with a population of 17,754. The area where Akureyri is located was settled in the 9th century but did not receive a municipal charter until 1786.
Mývatn is a shallow eutrophic lake situated in an area of active volcanism in the north of Iceland, not far from Krafla volcano. The lake and its surrounding wetlands have an exceptionally rich fauna of waterbirds, especially ducks. The lake was created by a large basaltic lava eruption 2300 years ago, and the surrounding landscape is dominated by volcanic landforms, including lava pillars and rootless vents (pseudocraters). The effluent river Laxá is known for its rich fishing for Brown Trout and Atlantic Salmon.
The name of the lake (Icelandic mý (midge) and vatn (lake); the lake of midges) comes from the huge numbers of midges to be found there in the summer.
Áhugamál Íslendinga / Icelandic Hobbies
Heimildarmynd í fullri lengd þar sem fylgst er með íslenskum ungmennum stunda áhugamál sem tengjast útivist og náttúru. Myndin er unnin í samstarfi við Evrópu unga fólksins.
A full lenght documentary which follows Icelandic teenagers doing their hobbies which all have to do with the outdoors and nature. This film was made in cooperation with European Youth in Action.
Interviewees: Hildur Berglind Jóhannsdóttir, Hilmar Páll Hannesson, Hulda Lilja Hannesdóttir, Sædís Rán Sveinsdóttir, María Haraldsdóttir and Jakob Helgi Bjarnason.
Crew:
Director, cinematographer and editor: Birgitta Sigursteinsdóttir
Script and assistant director: Erla Filipía Haraldsdóttir
Sound and music supervisor: Þórgunnur Anna Ingimundardóttir
Assistant and interviewer: Guðrún Johnson
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Tourism matters to Icelanders, as one of the biggest trades in the country. Everyone benefits from it and the communities grow and improve all over. Tourism has become one of the pillars we build our country on.
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#OKKARAUÐLIND - Hótel Laugarbakki
Kröftug ferðaþjónusta er ein mikilvægasta auðlind Íslendinga. Allir hafa ávinning af því að styðja við hana og greinin stuðlar að bættu samfélagi hvar sem er á landinu. Ferðaþjónustan er okkar auðlind.
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