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Summer Solstice is today 21st of June. This is the peak of Iceland's midnight sun.

The National Day of Iceland was celebrated yesterday - 17th of June on a bit cloudy day

Fishermen's Day is an event dedicated to Iceland’s seamen, called Sjómannadagur in Icelandic. This is an annual event that commemorates Iceland’s seafaring culture and sailors. The celebration traditionally take place on the first Sunday in June. 

The Tourist Information in Hof Culture and Conference house has been re-opened.

Sudden changes in weather during the past night

A new destination into their program is direct flight between Akureyri and Manchester twice a week.

The purple mountain saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia) is a tiny species of plant that is common in the high Arctic

For those of you visiting Akureyri during Easter there will be plenty to do in the days to come.

Ski and a program of events and activities

We have had some warm temperatures during the past weeks or so. Much of the snow on the lowlands has melted.