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Akranes is a port town and municipality on the west coast of Iceland, around 20 km north of the capital Reykjavík.

Population: 6,612

Latitude: 64° 19' 18.44" N
Longitude: -22° 04' 29.64" W

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  • Akurey

    Akurey is a small island near the coast of Reykjavík. The earliest sources on the island are from 1379 when it belonged to the Víkurkirkja. The city of Reykjavík bought the island in 1969 and has leased it out.

  • Reykjavík Theatre Company

    The Reykjavík Theatre Company (RTC) was founded in 1897 when two existing companies in Reykjavík combined, performing in the then newly built Iðnó (Craftsmens' House). With Indriði Einarsson (1851-1939) as its Director, RTC became the fertile ground…

  • Kolaportið

    Kolaportið is Iceland's only flea market. It takes place indoors close to the harbour of the capital city, Reykjavík. In Kolaportið you can buy everything from old records to liquorice and fermented shark.

  • Hallgrímskirkja (Hvalfirði)

    Hallgrímskirkja , or more formally Hallgrímskirkja í Saurbæ, is a church in Hvalfjörður, Iceland. Designed by architects Sigurður Guðmundsson and Eiríkur Einarssonit, it opened on 28 July 1957. The church is dedicated to Hallgrimur Petersson, who wa…

  • Hafravatn

    Hafravatn is a small lake on the eastern outskirts of Reykjavík, Iceland. Located at 76 m above sea level, it has an area of 1.02 km² with a greatest depth of 28 m. The Seljadalsa River flows into it from the east and its discharge is Ulfarsfellsa. …

  • Leirvogsvatn

    Leirvogsvatn is a small lake, located about 23 kilometres northeast of Reykjavík, Iceland. It lies along Route 36. Located at 211 metres above sea level, it has an area of 1.2 km² with a maximum depth of 16 metres. Fed by the Leirvogsvatn River, the…