The city councils of Reykjavík and Akranes, a town located north of Reykjavík, have been looking into the possibility of establishing a ferry service between the two towns, beginning next summer. The ferry would make six crossings between Akranes harbour and Reykjavík’s city centre daily.
Read more: If you like football and long walks on the beach, Akranes is the town to visit
The ferry, which holds 65 passengers, will allow direct transit between the towns at a lower cost than transit on land. According to local newspaper Skessuhorn, hopes are that the ferry service will increase tourism to the town substantially. Also, it will shorten the commute to Reykjavík by 20 minutes. Roughly 2000 people living in Akranes attend higher education or work in the capital.
The city councils of Reykjavík and Akranes, a town located north of Reykjavík, have been looking into the possibility of establishing a ferry service between the two towns, beginning next summer. The ferry would make six crossings between Akranes harbour and Reykjavík’s city centre daily.
Read more: If you like football and long walks on the beach, Akranes is the town to visit
The ferry, which holds 65 passengers, will allow direct transit between the towns at a lower cost than transit on land. According to local newspaper Skessuhorn, hopes are that the ferry service will increase tourism to the town substantially. Also, it will shorten the commute to Reykjavík by 20 minutes. Roughly 2000 people living in Akranes attend higher education or work in the capital.
