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Vik is a lovely little town, placed in between high hills that give it a very secluded and cosy feeling.
The town gas station is a sure stop for all travellers that co... |
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| AKUREYRI |
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Akureyri is the largest town outside of the capital area in Iceland with a population of 15,000. It is located on Eyjafjordur Fjord. It's mostly an industrial town with s... |
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Borgarnes is first mentioned in Egil´s Saga, but there it is called Digranes. That is where the coffin of Kveldúlfur, the father of Skallagrímur, drifted ashor. Skallagrí... |
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The biggest town in South Iceland, about 4.900 inhabitants. Situated at the Ölfusá river. About 60 km away from Reykjavik, between Hveragerdi and Hella. Selfoss is also t... |
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TO KNOW ABOUT THE PEOPLE AND FOOD OF ICELAND BEFORE VISITING |
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Iceland was settled by Nordic and Celtic people in the 9th century AD - tradition says that the first permanent settler was Ingólfur Arnarson, a Norwegian Viking who made... |
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ICELAND WELCOMES CRUISE TOURISM INCREASE |
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A total of 163 cruise ship sailings were recorded at 5 harbors in Iceland this tourist season bringing 120,000 guests. Akureyri, the capital of the north, has seen 168 pe... |
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| ICELAND TOURIST INFORMATION |
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City of Natural Wonders Iceland means new and different things for you to see and do, whatever the season. Every part of the year has its own special attractions, charact... |
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| CULTURE OF ICELAND |
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The culture of Iceland is rich and varied as well as being known for its literary heritage which stems from authors from the 12th to 14th centuries. Other Icelandic tradi... |
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Iceland was settled in the 9th century by Norse vikings. The first settlement to last was that of Ingolfur Arnarson in Reykjavik. This is where most of the people of Iceland live. Reykjavik has a bustling nightlive, an exciting arts scene, and offers visitors the opportunity to explore the countryside in short trips to areas such as Thingvellir, Gullfoss and Geysir.
If you are interested in nature, Iceland is a great place to visit. In the summer, many companies offer guided bus trips that will take you around the country. You can also take the bus by yourself and go on hikes near places such as Thorsmoerk, Snaefellsjoekull, and more. Another alternative is to ride horseback across the highlands.
Additional Notes: The terrain in Iceland is so rugged due to centuries of volcanic activity, this is where the US tested their lunar landing module that eventually drove on the moon!
Also because of Norse woodcutting and volcanic activity, there are virtually no trees on the island! There is one small "forest" that is a national landmark....
Places in Iceland 
