HIKING - ACTIVITIES
Staupasteinn
A goblet-shaped rock and popular resting place for tourists. Close to Hvammsvik on the old national road around Whale Fjord. An elf by the name of Staupa-Steinn has his home in this rock. Not everyone can see him. He is described as having long hair, a beard and being a kind, gentle man who loves to play ball with children who are picnicking in the area. Beautiful view. Protected since 1974.
Langisandur
Langisandur beach is very well known and is located on the coast of the city of Akranes in western Iceland. The locals also like to stay here. It is around 1km long and is considered one of the best beaches in Iceland.
Laxnes
Horseback riding.
Laxnes offer a top quality riding experience every day, all year round for you and your family.
Hestamiðstöðin Borgartún
Experience the Icelandic horse surrounded by amazing nature right outside the city of Akranes, only 45 km from Reykjavik. Our tours are ideal both for beginners and more experienced riders and is a fantastic choice for a day-tour in Akranes.
Akranes lighthouse
Akranes lighthouse is the perfect place for exhibition and concert. The view from the top is spectacular. Enjoy a 360-degree view.
"BANG BANG" at the lighthouse
The Cave People
Explore how the cave people lived in the wild nature of Iceland fewer than 100 years ago.
Laxness museum
Halldór Kiljan Laxness was an Icelandic writer and winner of the 1955 Nobel Prize in Literature. He wrote novels, poetry, newspaper articles, essays, plays, travelogues and short stories.
War and Peace Museum
Here you will experience the unique and remarkable history of the occupation period in Iceland 1940-45.
