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#1 of 10 things to do in Akureyri
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sandraljoska says:
Outside of Akureyri (10 - 15km I think) near Hrafnagil is Jolahusid or the christmas house.
the house is red and has candy on the roof, santas clothes are hangin outside to dry and there are snowmen and santas outside.
and a calendar counting down the days to christmas.
when u walk in u will see...
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#2 of 10 things to do in Akureyri
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Traveling_Brian says:
Laufás is one of the Iceland's best-preserved turf homes built in 1865. Although its not longer a "home" but rather a museum. It is fully furnished with farmhouse tools, furniture, and kitchen utilities from the early 20th century. Just a short walk through this museum will give you an idea of what...
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#3 of 10 things to do in Akureyri
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sandraljoska says:
Hlíðarfjall
The ski slopes of Hlíðarfjall are a paradise for skiers; and if you are staying in Akureyri they are right on your doorstep. The environment is of the best and the ski lifts can carry 2930 persons per hour to the slopes above. The difference in altitude from lowest point to highest ...
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#4 of 10 things to do in Akureyri
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sandraljoska says:
The Akureyri church is the symbol of Akureyri. The church stands on a hill and can almost be seen from everywhere in Akureyri. I think it is one of the most beautyful church in Iceland, so big and "powerful".
It is a Lutheran church and was designed by architect Gudjon Samuelsson and consecrated ...
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#5 of 10 things to do in Akureyri
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sandraljoska says:
The relatives of the poet Davíð Stefánsson from Fagriskógur bequeathed to Akureyri Municipality the house at 6 Bjarkarstígur which the poet built and lived in until his death in 1964. His living quarters are on the upper floor of the house, preserved in the same condition as when he lived in th...
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#6 of 10 things to do in Akureyri
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sandraljoska says:
Akureyri Art Museum makes a special effort to encourage the active participation of the public in its operations, provide education within the field of visual art and stimulate debate on society, culture and art. This is done to a large extent by teaching sessions and lectures within the museum. The...
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#7 of 10 things to do in Akureyri
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sandraljoska says:
The aim of Akureyri Museum is the collection, preservation and study of objects and records relating to cultural history, especially such as may throw light upon the daily lives of people in the Eyjafjörður district and their industries. In its exhibitions, the museum should provide insight into t...
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#8 of 10 things to do in Akureyri
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sandraljoska says:
The Nonni House, believed to have been built in 1849, now belongs to the Akureyri Zonta Club and accommodates a museum dedicated to the memory of the writer and pastor Jón Sveinsson, Nonni (1857-1944). The house was granted the status of a protected building according to the law on national heritag...
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#9 of 10 things to do in Akureyri
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sandraljoska says:
At the Aviation Museum in Akureyri, founded on 1 May 1999 and formally opened 24 June 2000, the story of aviation in Iceland is traced right up to the present time. Numerous photographs and detailed text present a realistic and interesting account of pilots in their everyday activities. And where pi...
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#10 of 10 things to do in Akureyri
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sandraljoska says:
The objective of the archives is the collection and preservation of documents and other recorded sources from the history of the district, for use by administration, organisations and individuals. This is done to safeguard their interest and rights and as an aid to scientific and academic research. ...
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