Akureyri, north east Iceland
Akureyri is a small city in north east Iceland and it is the second largest urban area with a population of 18,000 (after the Capital Region which includes Reykjavík). It is located on a narrow coastal strip of flat land on the west side of the inland end of the Eyjafjörður, the longest fjord in Iceland, and surrounded by mountains, the highest being Kista at 47474 feet.
Because of Akureyri 's position at the end of a long fjord surrounded by high mountains, the climate is actually more inland than coastal. This leads to 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 area around Akureyri has one of the warmest climates in Iceland even though it is only 62 miles from the Arctic Circle.
Akureyri is an important port and fishing centre and its relatively mild climate due to geographical factors and it’s ice-free harbour has played a significant role in its history.
In 2015, Akureyri topped travel guide Lonely Planet's list of the 10 best places to visit in Europe in the summer and it is an excellent base to explore north Iceland and its natural attractions. Akureyri is also the number one ski destination for Icelanders.
Date: 4th June 2015
Location: view from road 1 on the east side of Eyjafjörður
Because of Akureyri 's position at the end of a long fjord surrounded by high mountains, the climate is actually more inland than coastal. This leads to 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 area around Akureyri has one of the warmest climates in Iceland even though it is only 62 miles from the Arctic Circle.
Akureyri is an important port and fishing centre and its relatively mild climate due to geographical factors and it’s ice-free harbour has played a significant role in its history.
In 2015, Akureyri topped travel guide Lonely Planet's list of the 10 best places to visit in Europe in the summer and it is an excellent base to explore north Iceland and its natural attractions. Akureyri is also the number one ski destination for Icelanders.
Date: 4th June 2015
Location: view from road 1 on the east side of Eyjafjörður
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