Visit Lovely Akranes
Charming towns await travellers who drive north through the Hvalfjörður tunnel from Reykjavík. Just 50km from the capital is Akranes, a popular detour for those...
Akranes
A dolphin in Akranes
A dolphin in Akranes
Out on Grenjar in Akranes yesterday, this father and son were looking at the ship Höfrungur AK 91 (Dolphin), an oak ship built there in...
Two Whales in Hvalfjörður
Two Whales in Hvalfjörður
For over 500 years, whaling has been practised in Iceland. That chapter in Icelandic history ended three years ago when all whalin...
The Local Touch at Snæfellsnes Peninsula
The Local Touch at Snæfellsnes Peninsula
With Snæfellsnes Excursions
Snaefellsjokull glacier is an inspring sight, especially during sunset when the sky tur...
REDHEAD: THE EVIL WHALE OF HVALFJÖRÐUR
REDHEAD: THE EVIL WHALE OF HVALFJÖRÐUR
Hvalfjörður is one of the more spectacular regions through which one passes on the way from Reykjavik to the north or we...
Redhead: the Evil Whale of Hvalfjörður
Hvalfjörður is one of the more spectacular regions through which one passes on the way from Reykjavik to the north or west of Iceland on the Ring Road. Today a ...
Akranes is for people who enjoy nature, culture, life and fun
They Love Life
Early Celtic pioneers made a good choice when they landed in Akranes and set up home. It’s a haven for nature lovers, bird lovers, beach lovers ...
Birdlife and the lighthouse in Akranes
Breiðin is the westernmost part of the Akranes peninsula and it is the site of one of the country’s oldest concrete lighthouses, built in 1918. At low tide, it ...
Where Birds and Photographers Meet
Akranes is for people who enjoy nature, culture, and lifeThe town you can see gleaming in the sunshine across the bay from Reykjavik harbour is Akranes, a haven...
Discovering Iceland’s Wild West and Beyond
Discovering Iceland's Wild West and BeyondWild West Tours IcelandTravelling around Iceland is an incomparable experience where at almost every turn you are conf...
Akranes: A Paradise for Outdoor Activities
Do you want to run barefoot on the beach? See the sun set from an old lighthouse? Climb a mountain? Dare the local boys and girls to a game of football? In addi...
A Setting for Every Mood
A Setting for Every MoodGamla Kaupfélagið Extends its SelectionOn a tranquil peninsula in Akranes you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find Gamla Kaupfélagið, a hi...
Gamla Kaupfélagið Extends its Selection
A Setting for Every MoodGamla Kaupfélagið Extends its SelectionOn a tranquil peninsula in Akranes you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find Gamla Kaupfélagið, a hi...
“Grundartangi is absolutely gorgeous”
“Grundartangi is absolutely gorgeous”It seems a natural step for Silicor Materials to choose Iceland for a new solar silicon plant, according to Michael Russo, ...
Gamla Kaupfélagið: Restaurant and Bar in Akranes
Gamla Kaupfélagið: Restaurant and Bar in Akranes
Gamla Kaupfélagið in Akranes (The Old Cooperative) is a really nice restaurant and bar in the small town of Ak...
Wild Iceland by Rafn Sig,- islandsmyndir.is
Four beautiful photographic books by Rafn Sig- will be published on the 10th of March 2015.These four books form part of a series of eight called “Wild Iceland ...
Revolutionary handling systems for new wetfish trawlers
Revolutionary handling systems for new wetfish trawlers
HB Grandi has signed a contract with Skaginn in Akranes and 3X Technol...
“The Perfect Balance of Luxury and Comfort, a True Gem”
“The Perfect Balance of Luxury and Comfort, a True Gem”
These are the words from an appreciative customer of Glymur Resort recommending thehotel to other users...
Akranes. A fun place for adults and children alike
Akranes. A fun place for adults and children alike
A fun place for adults and children alike
It’s time to get out of the city and see what the rest of the ...
