DAY-BY-DAY
Tour of Iceland 6 – Capital of the North
Inhabited since the 9th century, today Akureyri counts a population of over 17,700. The town – an important port and a fishing centre – benefits of a relatively warm climate and the harbour in Winter is free of ice.
Laxdalshús is the oldest house in Akureyri, dating back to 1795. Nikon D810, 78 mm (24-120.0 mm ƒ/4) 1/200 sec ƒ/8 ISO 200
The Akureyri fiord is commonly crossed by groups of whales that follow the boats sailing in the harbour. Nikon D810, 400 mm (80-400.0 mm ƒ/4.5-5.6) 1/1250 sec ƒ/7.1 ISO 1600
The Akureyri fiord is commonly crossed by groups of whales that follow the boats sailing in the harbour. Nikon D810, 400 mm (80-400.0 mm ƒ/4.5-5.6) 1/1250 sec ƒ/14 ISO 1600
The “Ambassador” is one of the boats that take groups of enthusiasts to whale watching. Nikon D810, 16 mm (16.0 mm ƒ/2.8) 1/800 sec ƒ/22 ISO 1600
With the help of a ray of sun the coast following the fiord is just lovely. Nikon D810, 120 mm (24-120.0 mm ƒ/4) 1/1250 sec ƒ/10 ISO 1250
The seagulls use to follow the boats sailing the harbour. Nikon D810, 120 mm (24-120.0 mm ƒ/4) 1/1250 sec ƒ/13 ISO 1250
With Akureyrarkirkja in the background, Sigurhæðir, now a museum, is the former residence of renowned poet Matthías Jochumsson. Nikon D810, 78 mm (24-120.0 mm ƒ/4) 1/1000 sec ƒ/11 ISO 1250
Hof Cultural and Conference Centre. Nikon D810, 24 mm (24-120.0 mm ƒ/4) 1/500 sec ƒ/11 ISO 1250
“ Islandsklukkan” Iceland’s Bell, rings at Akureyri University. Nikon D810, 24 mm (24-120.0 mm ƒ/4) 1/500 sec ƒ/20 ISO 1250
Skipagata, a sculpture of Jón Gunnar Arnason decorates the seashore of Akureyri. Nikon D810, 27 mm (24-120.0 mm ƒ/4) 1/500 sec ƒ/22 ISO 1250
Akureyri Theatre Company, on the left. Nikon D810, 24 mm (24-120.0 mm ƒ/4) 1/500 sec ƒ/20 ISO 1250
The Akureyri see front viewed from across the Fiord. Nikon D810, 105 mm (16.0 mm ƒ/2.8) 1,3 sec ƒ/8 ISO 64
Abitata già nel nono secolo d.C. oggi Akureyri conta una popolazione di oltre 17.700 abitanti. La città possiede un porto strategico e un importante centro ittico. La sua fortuna è anche di godere di un clima temperato che la mantiene libera dai ghiacci invernali.
