This guide covers Akranes in West Iceland, its lighthouses, its museum, and the fjord nearby.
Akranes, close to the capital
Akranes is the largest town in West Iceland.
Akranes lies a short distance from the capital.
The lighthouses at Breið
Breið is the southernmost part of Akranes.
Breið is the place of the town's fishing history.
Two lighthouses stand by the harbour at Breið.
The bigger lighthouse is still in use.
The bigger lighthouse is open to the public.
The bigger lighthouse has a view from the top.
The bigger lighthouse has a photography exhibition inside.
The Akranes information centre is inside the Akranes lighthouse.
Museums, pool and Hvalfjörður
Visitors can learn about the history of Akranes and its surroundings at the Akranes Folk Museum.
The swimming pool at Jaðarsbakkar is an outdoor pool.
The swimming pool at Jaðarsbakkar has a sauna.
The swimming pool at Jaðarsbakkar has a water slide.
Glymur waterfall is in Hvalfjörður.
Glymur waterfall is near Akranes.
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