Life in Akranes is blooming. There has never been more people living in Akranes than today and the town is expanding rapidly.

Akranes is just a stone’s throw away from the capital area. Akranes has a particularly family-friendly and safe environment with an emphasis on extensive and high-quality services for residents.

The Museum Area at Gardar is without a doubt the cultural centre of Akranes and a popular destination for tourists. Not far from there is the highly-praised 18-hole Gardavollur golf course and, likewise, the Garðalundur outdoor area with a playground for children of all ages. The swimming pool and sports field at Jadarsbakki are also just a few minutes from the Museum Area at the unforgettable outdoor paradise of Langasandur. So it’s easy for people to have fun at the peninsula.

Population 6600 . From Reykjavik City Centre to Akranes 49 km. There is a regular bus service from Reykjavik to Akranes several times a day.

 Bed & breakfast, camping site, restaurant, café, museum, swimming pool and an 18- hole golf course.