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The Snow Bunting

The Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis) is a small, hardy songbird known for thriving in some of the nharshest winter environments on Earth.

New Hiking Route and Rest Stop in Hrísey

A new walking path has been opened along the western shoreline of Hrísey Island. Along this route stands an old, abandoned concrete mixing station, which has now been transformed into a rest stop.

Iceland’s National Day

On this day, June 17,  in 1944, Iceland officially became a fully independent republic

17th of June

The town is decorated with flags and a celebration program, suitable for all ages.

How to get here

  • There are several airlines flying directly to Akureyri which is the easiest way of visiting, but flying to the main airport Keflavík in the south of Iceland is also an option and then either take a flight from Reykjavík to Akureyri which takes about 40 minutes or drive/take a bus for aprox 4.5-6 hours along main road 1.  More information here.