Akranes

Akranes is best known within Iceland for the two lighthouses at Akranesviti, which stand on the town’s seaward headland. Set on the coast of Faxaflói Bay beneath Mount Akrafjall, this former fishing community has long faced the open waters between western Iceland and Reykjavík. The older lighthouse dates from 1918, while its larger successor, built in 1947, remains a defining local landmark. Fishing and maritime work continue to shape Akranes’s identity, alongside its harbour and close-knit urban centre. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Akranes and Faxaflói Bay.

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