Akureyri
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The fourth largest town of the country is often called "The Capital of the North". Its oldest parts are situated on a narrow strip of land and a spit of land at the end of the long bay Eyjafiordur. The younger parts are in the slopes above. It boasts of a thriving cultural life, museums, a college, a university and other schools. Its older church is among the most beautiful of the country and well worth a visit. The skiing resort on Mt Hlidarfjall, just north of town, is among the best in the country and skiing is a very popular sport in the area. The Botanical Garden and the recreational area Kjarnaskogur attract many visitors. The town offers all necessary services to travellers, sightseeing tours, angling in lakes, rivers. and the sea, a colourful nightlife etc.
The distance from the capital is 389 km by the Whale Bay tunnel. |
Akureyri 
