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Akureyri – Capital of the North
About Akureyri – Capital of the North
Akureyri is Iceland's second city and the undisputed capital of the North, sitting at the head of the 60 km-long Eyjafjörður fjord. Despite being just below the Arctic Circle, it has some of Iceland's warmest summers and a vibrant city life with excellent restaurants, museums, a botanical garden, Iceland's second university and a busy harbour. The iconic Akureyrarkirkja church dominates the skyline. The city is the gateway to Mývatn, Húsavík whale watching and the entire north of Iceland.
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