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Akureyri
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Akureyri - Capital of the north -
Akureyri was first mentioned in 1562, when a sentence was passed on a woman who had bedded a man without being in possession of a marriage certificate. This was when the only buildings in Akureyri were the shops and storehouses of Danish merc |
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Blonduos
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Blonduos - By the river Blanda -
The town of Blönduós is the largest urban area at Húnaflói. The oldest shop in Blönduós was named Möllersverslun. This shop symbolizes the orign of the town of Blönduós. Höfðakaupsta |
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Dalvik
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Dalvik
- Skiing, swimming -
Nature
The mountains of Tröllaskagi (“Trolls’ Headland” – between Eyjafjörður and Skagafjörður) are renowned as one of Iceland’s most spectacular areas for outdoor activity. Hi |
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Eyjafjordur
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The town of Akureyri, with its population of approximately 15,000 inhabitants, is the administrative, transportation and commercial centre of North Iceland. The town is snugly sheltered by the mountains surrounding the fjord which Akureyri is in the bottom of, this fjord is called Eyjafjör |
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Grenivik
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Grenivik
- Enjoy the beauty of nature -
Grenivik is a typical fishing village on the east side of Eyjafjordur, about 45 km north of Akureyri, is an old settlement place. It is characterized by the mountains to the north and rich farming land along the coastline which stretc |
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Grimsey
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Grimsey
- The Island pearl in the north -
Grimsey is the northernmost inhabited part of Iceland. It has an area of 5,3 km² and is situated 41 km north of the main island. The Arctic Circle crosses it and the sun does not set there at summer solstice. The isla |
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Hofsos
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Hofsos
- Full of history -
Hofsós is one of the oldest trading centers in Iceland. In the old village surrounding the harbour many of the houses have been renovated recently, giving the town a uniquely "period" look. Across the river from the harbour is the t |
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Hrisey
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Hrisey
- The pearl of Eyjafjordur -
Hrisey lies in the outward reaches of Eyjafjordur and is the second largest island in Iceland, coming after Heimaey. It also comes second to Heimaey in its number of inhabitants.
The island is about 7.5 km long and 2.5 km wide at its |
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Husavik
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Husavik
- Perfect center for tourism -
The Husavikurbaer municipality of 2.500 inhabitants, consits of Husavik town on the peninsula Tjornes and further south the agricultural area Reykjahverfi. Husavikurbaer is a perfect centre for indiviual tourists and grou |
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Hvammstangi
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Hvammstangi
- Feel the sea -
Hvammstangi is the most densely populated area in the west Húnaþing County. It is a service centre for the surrounding neighbourhood and also a school site and an administrative centre. It has a population of 580 people. Trad |
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Kopasker
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Kopasker
- Great sandy beaches -
This village is situated on the eastern side of the big Oxarfiord Bay. Its existence is based on services rendered to the agricultural surroundings, food production, fishing, fish processing and tourism. It has a guesthouse and a y |
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Laugaland
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Laugaland
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Laugaland actually comprises two farms, Outer and Southern Laugaland, in Eyjafjordur County. An elementary school has been operated there since 1950 and nowadays a secondary school as well. A domestic science school was operated during the period 1937-75.&nb |
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Laugar
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Laugar is a school
centre in Valley Reykjadalur ,
found ed in 1924. A domestic
science school started
in 1928. Nowadays the school activities concentrate on a
business
college education. During summer the
school buildings are used as a
hotel.
The geothermal act |
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Myvatn
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Myvatn
- Nature at its finest -
Lake Myvatn is an area in Iceland, renowned for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation possibilities - offering magnificent landscape together with rich animal- and bird life.
There are various natural features at Lake Myvatn, for example |
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Olafsfjordur
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Olafsfjordur
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Olafsfjordur is a town on a synonymous bay, a branch of Eyjafjordur, Iceland’s longest bay. It has a good natural harbour and the economy is based on fishing and the fish industry. Skiing is popular and the facilities and services for skiers rate among the be |
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Raufarhofn
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Raufarhofn
- The northernmost village in Iceland -
This village has been an authorized trading post since 1836 and fishing, fish processing and commerce are the main bases of livelihood. During the so-called herring years in the seventies, Raufarhofn was one of the most im |
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Saudarkrokur
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Saudarkrokur
- Culture, drama and music -
Saudarkrokur is the largest urban area in Skagafjordur with a population of around 2700 people. There you can find a primary school, hospital and a health centre and moreover a secondary school which serves the North Western |
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Siglufjordur
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Siglufjordur
- All roads lead to Siglo -
Siglufjordur is the northernmost town in Iceland, located at the foot of towering mountains on the shore of a small fjord bearing the same name. Fishing and the processing of marine products provide the principal sourc |
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Thorshofn
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Thorshofn
- Rare plantlife -
This village has been an authorized trading post since 1836. It has a good, natural harbour and the inhabitants base their livelihood on fishing, fish processing and commerce. It is situated on the peninsula Langanes, which narrows |
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Varmahlid
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Varmahlid
Varmahlíð is a small centre of services for the rural community, is located by Ring Road No. 1, helping it to serve a great number of tourists per year. Also, Varmahlíð offers an excellent school, swimming pool, and Skagaf |
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