Akureyri is known as the "Capital of the North" in Iceland. It's a key port and fishing hub at the base of Eyjafjörður Fjord. Plus, it's got a surprisingly mild climate thanks to its location and ice-free harbor
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Real viking land. When was the town founded?
Akureyri's origins trace back to around AD 890 when an Irish Viking, Helgi Magri Eyvindarson, settled there. It's not an exact "founding" date, but that's the earliest record we got
Thats so cool! Can you tell me more about Helgi Magri Eyvindarson?
Helgi Magri Eyvindarson was an Irish Viking who settled in Iceland around AD 890. Known as "the Lean," he’s one of the first recorded settlers in the Akureyri area, claiming land near Eyjafjörður Fjord. Pretty OG Viking vibes
Hehe need to dig out as much data as possible ;)