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On the boundaries of Akranes town, to the northwest, is the nature reserve of Blautós and Innstavogsnes, which is protected in accordance with the Nature Conservation Act. There are specific rules that apply to the ... treatment of this area, and every endeavour shall be made to avoid causing disruption to it. The size of the area is 288 ha. and it is protected due to the characteristics of its terrain, in particular as regards the ponds, mires, salt marshes and mud flats ... , and the rich bird life that can be found there. The area is a popular stopover for many species of migratory birds and some birds lay their eggs there. . There is a policy for the conservation of the town's ... surroundings, determined by the town authorities. This conservation policy is defined in the town's organisational laws in the form of provisions regarding area regulation, land use planning and specific planning in connection with the conservation of the ... characteristics of older population areas, other cultural and historical remains or natural sites . Nearly all the coastline of Akranes is protected according to this conservation policy with the exception of the harbour, Lambhúsasund and Leyni due to its

a footpath and cycling route alongside Langisandur and the different parts of the town are well connected. In 2013, Langisandur received the international Blue Flag environmental certification for the first time .... Sólmundarhöfði boasts an unhindered view of Faxaflói bay and it is also the location of historical remains. Akrafjall is a shapely mountain, the top of which offers spectacular views of the surrounding area. A popular ... hiking route lies up to Háihnúkur (555m), the southern peak. The peak Geirmundartindur (643m) requires somewhat more of an effort for hikers to reach. Hikers are encouraged to sign their names in the guest books on Háihnúkur, Geirmundartindur and ... Guðfinnuþúfa. Akrafjall is one of the mountains that are relatively easy to ascend and therefore it is particularly well-suited for families. Garðalundur is a place characterised by diverse flora and many species of ... trees. There are also beautiful ponds with sticklebacks which children can catch and ducks and other birds to delight birdwatchers. It is even possible to go skating on them in the winters. Garðalundur has playground equipment of many kinds for children

The town of Akranes is a place where it is deemed important to maintain a sophisticated urban environment and an attractive appearance that has a positive impact on the quality of life of its residents and makes the ... town more attractive to outsiders. The environmental goals in Akranes are to improve the treatment of its man-made and natural surroundings for the benefit of the town's residents and also to increase the general environmental awareness of the locals ... and present to them the benefits of living in a clean and beautiful environment. The town of Akranes is 8.2 square kilometres in size, a large part of it abuts the ocean and the coastline is a highly distinctive ... feature of the landscape and environment of the peninsula. The populated area extends from the southernmost tip of Akranes (Suðurflös) to the north/northeast towards Garðaflói. There are many opportunities for outdoor activities in nature areas as diverse ... as that of the mountainous and coastal areas and everything in between, with an added bonus of colourful bird life. Environmental protection and responsible treatment of nature are the most important factors for us

The community in Akranes is vibrant and flourishing. Akranes has more residents than ever before and the town is a peaceful and beautiful place for families to make their permanent home. Akranes has a uniquely family ... -friendly and safe environment where there is particular emphasis on providing the residents with extensive, high-quality services. It is important for a flourishing town to have a robust and diverse cultural life where everyone can find something that suits ... them. There is a strong cultural scene in Akranes with at least two town fairs each year, Irish Days in July and the cultural fair Waking Days in November, where the locals and guests can enjoy all the best endeavours of the artists in the town, in ... . Norðurálsmótið, an annual football tournament sponsored by the aluminium company Norðurál, also takes place in Akranes and is attended by people from all over the country at the end of June. The Akranes Folk ... of the history of human habitation in the area as well as the labors and daily lives of the locals through the ages. The library in Akranes has about 80,000 books and magazines plus CDs, videos and

Transportation is an important policy area in Akranes, just like in other municipalities. Akranes town supervises and attends to open areas, footpaths and cycling routes, areas for outdoor activities and forestry, and ... various other upkeep, not least with regard to the new districts of the town. In addition, there are ongoing projects to renovate and maintain the sidewalks and streets in many parts of the town. Akranes has a bus ... transportation system that is quite extensively used, not least by schoolchildren and students. Akranes is also connected to the bus transport network Strætó bs., and buses go back and forth between Akranes and Reykjavík multiple times a day .... In Akranes there is no fare charged for bus trips within the town, which are available on every week day between the hours of 7.10 and 18.00. The local bus does not run on weekends. There are two bus routes, the morning route between the hours ... of 07:10 and 9:40 and the later route from  11:15-17:45. A map view can be found here . https://www.akranes.is/static