Akranes

The Akranes Football Club is one of the primary reasons that Akranes is on the map. It is the most famous football team in Iceland. With the vibrancy of sports running strong in Akranes, the Akranes Museum of Sports which looks into the footballing history of the city is a perfect fit. Another big draw to Akranes is the sprawling Langisandur beach just below the center of town. It is the perfect place for summer picnics, sunbathing, and seashell hunts. If you would prefer a slightly warmer swim though, the close by geothermal pool called Jadarsbakkalaug is a wonderful place to have a relaxing soak. One of the least known jewels of Akranes is most certainly Gardalundur.

It is a beautiful oasis park in the city. The park's numerous paths and several small lakes are walled in my towering pine trees. Close to the outer borders of the park is the Gardarvöllur 18-hole golf course which will please all golfers with its stunning landscapes provided by forest greenery and the backdrop of the stunning Akrafjall mountain.