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Hrísey - The second biggest island off Iceland - North East Iceland
WebSite:
www.hrisey.is
Region:
North East
GPS:
N6559.774 W1823.098
About: (Description)
Hrísey, the second biggest island off Iceland, 8.0 km2, ca. 2 km from Helluhöfði point on Árskógsströnd.
Oblong shape, highest (110 m) at its northern end, grassy. A village (pop. 230) at the southern end is the only occupied part.
Fishing and fish processing. There is a great deal of forestry on the island, no grazing at all being allowed.
Bird life is rich and varied and the birds are unusually tame, especially the ptarmigan. Geothermal heat. Quarantine centre for beef cattle, pigs and imported pets.
source
Iceland Road Atlas
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Links:
www.akureyri.is
www.nordurland.is
What's in the area:
Hrísey Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool
Árskógsströnd
Town
Árskógsskóli
Swimming Pool
Dalvík
Town
Local Museum Hvoll
Folk Museum