Cruises from Akureyri
The town of Akureyri with its population of 17,000 is the administrative, transportation, and commercial centre of North Iceland. It is situated at the head of the 60 km long Eyjafjordur fjord, the longest and one of the most breathtaking fjords in Iceland. At first sight it appears as though it was transplanted from the Swiss Alps, as behind the city are beautiful farmlands that rise gently to year-round snow-capped granite mountains that provide the best skiing in Iceland.
Read moreHowever, one of the most unusual aspects of the area is its warm climate. Take a stroll from Akureyri’s town centre towards the south, and absorb the town’s history.
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