Akranes First inhabited by Irish settlers in the 9th century, this beautiful city seats north of Hvalfjörður. Skipped the snow clad city core to find green rocks on the west side by the ocean. View fullsize 1/125 sec at f/8, ISO 400 View fullsize 1/180 sec at f/6.8, ISO 400 View fullsize 1/180 sec at f/6.8, ISO 400