Akranes, Port town in western Iceland
Akranes stands on a peninsula between Hvalfjörður and Borgarfjörður fjords, featuring two lighthouses and a long sandy beach called Langisandur.
Irish brothers Þormóður and Ketill established the first settlement in the 9th century, but Akranes developed into a fishing village during the mid-17th century.
The Akranes Folk Museum complex contains the Garðar house from 1876, presenting collections of household items, machinery, and traditional Icelandic costumes.
The Hvalfjörður Tunnel provides direct access from Reykjavík, reducing travel distance to 42 kilometers and making it accessible for day trips.
The operational lighthouse functions as a photography exhibition space while offering panoramic views of Faxaflói Bay and Snæfellsjökull glacier from its upper level.
Location: Akraneskaupstaður
Inception: 1604
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
Website: http://akranes.is
Shares border with: Hvalfjarðarsveit
Website: http://akranes.is
GPS coordinates: 64.31667,-22.10000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49
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