East Iceland Official Guide

MAIN TOWNS / VILLAGES Norðfjörður (Pop. 1.490)www.fjardabyggd.is Until 50 years ago the town of Neskaupsstaður was only accessible by sea and is therefore almost self-sustainable with lively culture.

Today a road winds up across Oddsskarð, the skiing resort, offering good views over the fjords, and passing through a dramatic single lane tunnel.

Neskaupsstaður is a thriving fishing town with a busy harbour and good services to accommodate for your needs. Services include hotels, guesthouses, restaurant and bars, not to forget fine shopping.

The town is known for a lively music scene, the main impresario is the local blues-, rock - and jazz club Brjánand Iceland´s only hard rock festival; Eistnaflug, in July.

Hiking trails in the nature reserve are known for stunning scenary, diverse birdlife and fauna. The Rauðubjörg cliffs, across the bay, an impressive red cliff face, make the view spectacular. The cozy café and info-centre Nesbær offers refreshments, exhibitions by local artists and crafts for sale. Activities include a visit to the Safnahús with three interesting museums, the outdoor swimming pool with a thrilling waterslide and hot-tubs and a Things to do: scheduled boat to • Safnahúsið: Natural history museum, Tryggvi Mjóifjörður with great Ólafsson art collection and maritime museum views along the way, • The scheduled ferry to Mjóifjörður the Skorrahestar’s long • Stroll to Páskahellir and short horse-back • Avalance protection wall • Gallery Thea and the famous clay horses riding tours, renting a • Horseback riding with Skorrahestar kayak or joining “Kaj” • Dine at Egilsbúð and enjoy a concert the lively kayaking club.

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