Akureyri
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Akureyri is Iceland's second largest city. The city is located in the north, several hours from the capital.
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Get in
The city is accessible by bus (or car) via the highway that circles the island along the coastline. It can also be reached more quickly by the smallish airplanes which connect Icelandic cities by flying over the desert/partially-glaciated interior.
Get around
Being Iceland's #2 city doesn't mean it's a huge metropolis. Although it can get a bit hilly leaving the waterline, walking distances are reasonable for a fit traveller.
See
Akureyri is a good base to explore some of the more remote areas of Iceland, such as Myvatn. Bus tours are available which take you to see the sulfur fields of the Devil's Kitchen, the enormous crater of Viti, and Godafoss (waterfall of the gods).
Do
Typical of Icelandic cities, there is a heated outdoor pool and hot-pots available to the public. Thorough showering before and after bathing or swimming is expected.
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