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THE ARCTIC CIRCLE IN GRÍMSEY
Grímsey island is a gem on the Arctic Circle, just 40 km off the north coast of Iceland. On the island you can cross the Arctic Circle which is marked by the art work Orbis et Globus. The island is also an ideal place to watch the northern lights.
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SAILING TO HRÍSEY
Hrísey is the second largest island in Iceland: Paved streets in the small village, tidy gardens and an outstanding view of the surrounding mountains. The ferry, Sævar, sails between Hrísey and the mainland village of Ásskógssandur. The journey only takes about 15 minutes.
Events Today
- Fathom by Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir at Akureyri Art Museum - kl. 12:00
- I'm notreallyinterested in anythinggreaterthan life by Knut Eckstein at Akureyri Art Museum - kl. 12:00
- Polyphony by Björg Eiríksdóttir at Akureyri Art Museum - kl. 12:00
- Towers by Eiríkur Arnar Magnússon at Akureyri Art Museum - kl. 12:00
- Ultima Thule at Akureyri Art Museum - kl. 12:00
- Workers by Halldóra Helgadóttir at Akureyri Art Museum - kl. 12:00
- Odense and Hymnodia chamber choirs concert at Akureyrarkirkja - kl. 19:30
- From Co-op Street to Art Street at Akureyri Art Museum
- Selected works from Akureyri Art Museum's Collection
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VAÐLAHEIÐI TUNNEL
A new tunnel through Vaðlaheiði mountain shortens the trip from Akureyri to Húsavík about 16 km. The total length of the tunnel is about 7.5 km. The tunnel has two driving lanes, one in each direction. Travellers have to pay for each trip through the tunnel. More info HERE.
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THE ARCTIC COAST WAY
The Arctic Coast Way is Iceland’s first-ever tourist route. It is 900 km long and takes in 21 villages and 18 municipalities – stretching along the coast and around the peninsulas of North Iceland. The route was selected one of Lonely Planet's top 10 European destinations for 2019.
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