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The Arctic terns have arrived

The first Arctic terns of the season have arrived in the area.

The first day of summer - is today

"Sumardagurinn fyrsti" is an Icelandic term that translates to "the first day of summer" in English.

The longest ski jump in history

Japan's Ryoyu Kobayashi flew 291 meters in Iceland on Wednesday 24th April 2024 for an unofficial world record touted by organizer Red Bull as "the longest ski jump in history."

Seals in the fjord

Seals are frequently spotted along the fjord near Akureyri, particularly near the estuary of the Eyjarfjarðará River

How to get here

  • There are several airlines flying directly to Akureyri which is the easiest way of visiting, but flying to the main airport Keflavík in the south of Iceland is also an option and then either take a flight from Reykjavík to Akureyri which takes about 40 minutes or drive/take a bus for aprox 4.5-6 hours along main road 1.  More information here.