East Iceland Official Tourist Guide

East Iceland Official Tourist Guide www.east.is

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Tærgesen

Búðargata 4, 730 Reyðarfjörður •+354 8929136 taergesen.com • taergesen@gmail.com

Tærgesen is a family run restaurant and guesthouse in the oldest building in Reyðarfjörður build in 1870.

The restaurant is open every day till 22:00 and we serve ala carte and fast food.

Last winter the Tærgesen houses played a big part as The Midnight sun Hotel and Blue Fox in Sky’s TV series Fortitude.

Fjarðarbyggð Hiking week

Mjóifjörður, Eskifjörður, Reyðarfjörður, Norðfjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Stöðvarfjörður • +354 696-0809 • mjoeyri.is/en/afthreying mjoeyri@mjoeyri.is

The Fjarðarbyggð Hiking week happens in the last week of June (June 20th - June 27th) from Saturday to Saturday. Every day will feature up to 50 short walking related events, suitable for everybody; family walks, history walks, and real mountain hikes for the more advanced walkers. In the evenings one can take part in campfire get togethers and pirate parties.

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Breiðdalssetur Center

Sæbergi 1, 760 Breiðdalsvík • +354 470-5565 • breiddalssetur.is • info@breiddalssetur.is

The Breiðdalssetur Center is housed in the oldest building in the East Icelandic village of Breiðdalsvík where the local co-op store was operated from 1906 - 1957. The Center facilitates earth science and literary research focused on East Iceland, as well as exhibitions on the region’s geology, linguistics and local history. Admission 300 ISK

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Norðurgata 2, 710 Seyðisfjörður • +354 472-1277 • www.hotelaldan.is

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The menu is simple but classy and there´s a history of hiring talented chefs from around the world. For lunch the goat cheese salad is a must, for dinner the lamb is great and the fishof-the-day is from one of the local fishermen.

Inspiration comes from french as well as scandinavian cooking, as well as traditional Icelandic fine cooking. The fish comes in each day from local fishermen, our vegetables from Vallanes ecological farm when available, the organic lamb from the East-Icelandic plateau.

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Norðurgata 2, 710 Seyðisfjörður • +354 472-1277 • www.hotelaldan.is

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2 Sushi & Bar. Where the fresh ingredients come straight off the boat and into the hands of a trained sushi chef, two worlds come together in perfect harmony. Your night is guaranteed enjoying the local fish as fresh at it gets, with a cold japanese beer in hand. Be prepared for a long, coctail infuzed night that might inspire some moves on the smallest dancefloor in Iceland.

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Skaftfell Bistro

Austurvegur 42, 710 Seyðisfjörður • +354 472-1633 • www.skaftfell.is/bistro

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This fabulous bistro-bar-cultural-centre is perfect for chilling, snacking and meeting locals. Skaftfell is local and cosmopolitan at the same time,- the laid back atmosphere, the good beer on tab and the guitar hanging on the wall. There’s a short, dailychanging menu, plus the widely renowned Skaftfell pizza, including 'reindeer bliss' and 'langoustine feast'. Fresh fish as well as greens from the organic farm of Vallanes, the course of the day won´t let you down.

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11 Center for Visual Art 4 Vopnaskak 2015 Hamrahlíð 15, 690 Vopnafjörður • +354 473-1300 • vopnafjardarhreppur.is • fanney@vopnafjardarhreppur.is

Vopnaskak 2015 is a family friendly festival that takes place in Vopnafjörður 1. - 5. July.

Come have fun with music and activities.

There will be a farmers market, a magic show by Einar Mikael and a traditional rhyming battle as well as musical numbers by Mannakorn and Buff and many more. Check our website for more information.

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Austursigling

Búðargata 4, 730 Reyðarfjörður • +354 892-9136 •

We offer sightseeing tours, special tours for groups and angling tours. In the summer you can go on a midnight tour to look at the midnight sun and in the winter to look at the northern lights. We also offer angling tours.

6 Travel East Tjarnarás 8, 700 Egilsstaðir • +354 471-3060 • traveleast.is • traveleast@traveleast.is

Egilsstaðir is located in the center of East Iceland. You‘ll find all the service you need.

There is a wide selection of shops and other businesses. Great restaurants that include fresh local food on the menu and good accommodation options. It takes only about one hour to travel to main destinations and fjords in East Iceland and that‘s why Egilsstaðir is the perfect location.

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Hótel Aldan

Norðurgata 2, 710 Seyðisfjörður • +354 472-1277 • hotelaldan.is • hotelaldan@simnet.is

A selection of cosy and charming rooms in various historical buildings at the heart of Seyðisfjörður. Bankinn used to house the local bank for a century, Snæfell is situated with a beautiful view over the bay by the river, and used to house the local post office, a shoemaker workshop and a taxi station.

All efforts have been made to preserve the original atmosphere, while adding modern convenience for a good night sleep. Located in one of the oldest shops in Iceland, The hotel reception welcomes you when coming down the mountain among the waterfalls, into the fjord. There you can enjoy a cup of coffee and sweet slice of freshly baked cake while planning your adventurous stay in Seyðisfjörður.

Austurvegur 42, 710 Seyðisfjörður • +354 472-1632 • www.skaftfell.is • skaftfell@skaftfell.is

This fabulous bistro-bar-cultural-centre is perfect for chilling, snacking and meeting locals. Skaftfell is local and cosmopolitan at the same time,- the laid back atmosphere, the good beer on tab and the guitar hanging on the wall. There’s a short, dailychanging menu, plus the widely renowned Skaftfell pizza, including 'reindeer bliss' and 'langoustine feast'. Fresh fish as well as greens from the organic farm of Vallanes, the course of the day won´t let you down.

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