Reykjavík Grapevine - 01.05.2018, Page 23

23
Th
e R
ey
kj
av
ík
G
ra
pe
vi
ne
Be
st
o
f I
ce
la
nd
20
18
➊ Húsið
Info: husid.com
Tel: +354 483 1504
Húsið (The House) at Eyrarbakki is one
of Iceland’s oldest buildings, built in
1765 when Danish merchants were
allowed to overwinter in Iceland for
the first time. Merchant families lived
in the House for almost two centuries
and over that period the House was the
center for art and European culture in
Iceland; fashion, music an literature
spreading from there throughout the
country. Eyrarbakki village was at that
time one of the largest harbours and
trading places in the country, serving
farmers along the coastline from the
extreme west to the extreme east. At
the Árnessýsla Folk Museum’s varied
exhibitions in The House, visitors can
experience past times and learn about
the remarkable history of the building.
Opening hours: 1th May – 30th Sept.
daily 11-18 and by arrangement, 1th
Oct – 30th April by arrangement.
➋ Vatnsholt
Info: hotelvatnsholt.is
Tel: +354 482 4829
Vatnsholt is a newly renovated country
lodge in a beautiful setting above the
lake of Villingarholt. From Vatnsholt
you will enjoy a magnificent view
where you can easily spot the Westman
islands (Vestmannaeyjar), the glacier
of Eyjafjall (Eyjafjallajökull), the Tinda
Mountains (Tindfjöll), the famous vol-
cano Hekla and the slopes of Hella.
➌ Glacier Walks
On Sólheimajökull
Info: mountainguides.is
Tel: +354 587 9999
Icelandic Mountain Guides´ Glacier
Walks are a safe but fun activity and a
great way to experience the wonders of
the Icelandic Nature. Glacier Walks are
easy and accessible for both individuals
and groups and have become one of
the most popular tourism activity in
Iceland. Icelandic Mountain Guides´
Glacier Walks are operated every day,
all year on Sólheimajökull glacier and
in Skaftafell national park from the 1st
of February 2013.
Make Sure It's Mountain Guides.
➊➋
➌
➌
Local Delights:
South
ADVERTISEMENTS