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Thor Photography

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Thor Photography

Thor Photography specializes in photography tours and workshops. It is our goal to get you to unique locations at the right time for the best photographic results.
Thorarinn Jonsson (Thor for short) is a professional landscape photographer leading workshops both in Iceland and internationally. Our goal is for you to bring home captivating images from your tour.

We'll do our best to bring you to the right location based on weather, light and conditions in general. All our tours are teaching based where we will go over all aspects of capturing great images like camera settings, using filters, long exposure photography, what lens to use and ect.  Whether you are a beginner or a professional we'll customize our tour to your needs.

Thor Photography

Thor Photography

Thor Photography specializes in photography tours and workshops. It is our goal to get you to unique locations at the right time for the best photogra
Akranes Camping Site

Akranes Camping Site

The campsite is located in Kalmansvík which is a beautiful bay on the outskirts of Akranes. The site has a wonderful view of the Snæfellsjökull glacie
Akranes walking trails

Akranes walking trails

Akranes is most populous urban area in Vesturland, with about 7.688 inhabitants. Numerous walking trails can be found,with varied terrain and interest
Akranes Library

Akranes Library

Akranes Library was founded on the 6th of November 1864, originally as a book club. The library has wonderful facilities at Dalbraut 1 and shares its
Galito

Galito

Galito Restaurant offers a wide variety of courses from the á la carte menu and group menus.  Open Mondays-Thursdays from 11:30-21:00, Fridays from 11
Guðlaug Baths

Guðlaug Baths

At Langisandur Beach you can take a swim in the sea and enjoy the view from the comfort of Guðlaug Baths hot pools which can be found in Langisandur‘s
Langisandur, sandy beach in Akranes

Langisandur, sandy beach in Akranes

The coastline around Akranes is rich with bird life and there are many different types of beaches along the coast. One of these is Langisandur, a sand
Akranes

Akranes

Akranes is just a stone's throw away from the capital largest town in West Iceland with the population 7.421. The Museum Area at Gardar is without a d
Akranes Swimming Pool

Akranes Swimming Pool

The swimming pool at Jaðarsbakka is a 5 lane, 25-meter outdoor pool. There is a sauna and a water slide. The hot tub area was renovated in 2017 and th
Höfrungur AK 91

Höfrungur AK 91

Hofrungur AK 91 (Dolphin) was built in Akranes in 1955 and was for a long time part of Haraldur Bodvarsson’s herring fleet. 
Hoppland

Hoppland

We offer one of the most exciting activities in Iceland. Come and try to jump 10 meters into the Atlantic Ocean. Perfect for families, groups of frien
Akranes Folk Museum

Akranes Folk Museum

At the Akranes Folk Museum, you can learn about the history of Akranes and its surroundings. The museum was founded and opened in the year 1959 and ca
Akranes forestry

Akranes forestry

At Akranes, you can find three fun hiking trails through forestries. One is in Garðalund, one in Klapparholt and one inSlaga. Garðalundur has a variet
Garðalundur park Akranesi

Garðalundur park Akranesi

Garðarlundur country park, protected for recreational use and the preservation of the typical landscape of the area. The areas’ main characteristics a
Leynir Golf Club

Leynir Golf Club

Garðavöllur, the Akranes Golf Course, is an 18-hole course in West Iceland. Renowned for its beautiful surroundings, good upkeep and excellent putting
Akranes District Information Office

Akranes District Information Office

Akranes Information Centre is situated in the Akranes Lighthouse. Here you can get information about the area.  Opening hours at the tourist informati
Akranesviti, Light house in Akranes

Akranesviti, Light house in Akranes

If you are into photography or just interested in exploring new things in Iceland you need to look at Akranes lighthouses. Down by the harbour you wil
Akranes Lighthouses

Akranes Lighthouses

The Akranes lighthouse is a delightful place to visit, any time of year. Away from bright lights, tourists and residents flock to the site in winter t
Breið

Breið

Breið is the southernmost part of Akranes and the location of the fishing history of the town. There are two lighthouses open to the public as well as
Horse Centre Borgartún

Horse Centre Borgartún

Hestamiðstöðin Borgartún offers 1-2 hour riding tours in a beautiful nature on the outskirts of Akranes. Our tours are a wonderful experience for all

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