Established in 1947 by governmental decree, Egilsstaðir, one of Iceland´s youngest townships, has become the service and trade centre for most of East Iceland. Thus, Egilsstaðir has a large number of retail and service businesses, and many…
Eskifjörður is a charming seaside village in the middle of East Iceland. Eskifjörður became an official trading post in 1789 and has been a commercial centre ever since. Two mountains, Eskja and Hólmatindur, dominate the fjord. Hólmatindur,…
Fáskrúðsfjörður is in the centre of East Iceland. At the bottom of the fjord there is a grassy valley with lovely arctic woodlands. The route from Reyðarfjörður along the coast is very scenic and should not be missed. It offers great views…
Búðardalur is the main administrative and service centre in the Dalabyggð region. Few parts of Iceland are as rich in history as Dalabyggð, where records go back virtually unbroken to the Settlement in the 9th and 10th centuries. In July 2000…
Stykkishólmur is beautifully situated on the northern side of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. With beautiful and well preserved old houses in the town centre. Stykkishólmur is also known as the gateway to the innumerable islands of Breiðafjörður…
Bolungarvík is the northernmost village in The Westfjords, situated on an eponymous cove. The village has been a fishing port since settlement, so naturally the most popular tourist attraction in Bolungarvík is the Ósvör Maritime Museum, a…
Ísafjörður is the largest town in The Westfjords. It is an ancient church site and a trading post since at least the 16th century, although a real town did not start to form until after mid-19th century. The growth of the town was triggered…
Patreksfjörður is the biggest town in the southern part of The Westfjords. Early in the 20th century, Patreksfjörður was a pioneering force in Iceland’s fishing industry, initiating trawler fishing. Still today the chief occupation is…
For the general tourist, as well as those who are keen on outdoor activities, Ólafsfjörður town has many interesting and enjoyable pursuits on offer. During the summer, it is the mountains, the lake and the black sandy shores which beckon us,…
Sauðárkrókur lies on the south west shore of the inner reaches of Skagafjörður fjord. Sauðárkrókur combines a thriving fisheries operation with the processing of produce from the extensive agricultural area surrounding it. On top of Nafir,…
During the summer, it is the mountains, the lake and the black sandy shores which call to us, and there is a wide selection of walks and hikes in both mountain and valley to tempt the visitor. A few hours walking through the area’s…
The road from Eskifjörður over to Neskaupstaður has great views before leading through an old single lane tunnel and winding its way downwards. Until 50 years ago the town was only accessible be sea, a fact which had a stimulating effecton the…
Reyðarfjörður is the longest and widest of Iceland’s eastern fjords, more than 30 km. long. Norwegians used to operate whaling stations along the fjord and fishing was frequented along the coastline. The town Búðareyri benefits from the…