Reykjavík Grapevine


Reykjavík Grapevine - 01.05.2018, Blaðsíða 28

Reykjavík Grapevine - 01.05.2018, Blaðsíða 28
The Reykjavík Grapevine Best of Iceland 2018 28 BEST OF ICELAND 2018 West Go West, life is peaceful there Best Accommodation Hótel Búðir Snæfellsnes Peninsula Hótel Búðir’s picturesque surroundings will take your breath away. Neighbouring the rocky Atlantic coastline, you’ll find sand dune walks, coastal hikes, a local runic store and a historic church in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. The luxurious interior boasts a vintage feel with taxidermied raptors, cosy ornate couches, and a standout restaurant in the region. If you’re lucky enough to arrive during Aurora season, the Northern Lights show there could rival the best in Iceland. Map square: B12 Runner Up Fosshotel Hellnar Brekkubær, Hellnar Fosshotel Hellnar has somehow floated under the radar of previous Best Of awards, but this year was rightfully recognised. The hotel—part of the acclaimed Fosshotel chain—is located right on the edge of the Hellnar hill in a number of spread out buildings with large windows and patios that look out directly over the ocean. The design is peaceful, suitable for a yoga retreat or a romantic getaway. B12 Budget Option Freezer Hostel Hafnargata 16, Rif Freezer Hostel boasts a cosy bar, hostel rooms, and a theatre space that holds everything from musicals to music festivals. This summer, they’ll serve up a reprise of their stage adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic ‘Journey To Centre Of The Earth’, a new piece based on two guys forming a Fleetwood Mac cover band, and so much more. Stay there or stop by. B11 Best Meal Hótel Húsafell Húsafell The tasting menu at Hótel Húsafell might be a little steeply priced, but if this is one of those birthday/anniver- sary/engagement ring moments— splurge. The luxury hotel offers an excellent five-course tasting menu of creatively prepared local ingredi- ents with excellent service, and wine pairings or great cocktails should you so desire. Get a table by the open fire, and trust and believe, she or he will say yes. G13 Runner Up Narfeyrarstofa Aðalgata 3, Stykkishólmur Narfeyrarstofa is amongst the best rural restaurants in Iceland. In a modern but cosy candlelit dining room, they serve fresh seafood pulled out of the adjacent Breiðafjörður harbour, cooked to perfection, along with locally sourced beef burgers and lamb. If you’re still not sold, they give out their special salt blend—which is stellar—as a parting gift. D11 Budget Pick Skúrinn Þvervegur 2, Stykkishólmur Skúrinn is an all-are-welcome comfort joint. The cosy Stykkishólmur haunt boasts nachos, milkshakes and some of the best burgers in Iceland. Try the Senior Citizen, seriously. With low prices, a homey atmosphere, and friendly staff, it’s light on the wallet while still yummy in the tummy. D11 Must-See Spot Snæfellsjökull Snæfellsnes National Park If it’s a clear day in Reykjavík, you can spot the majestic Snæfellsjökull glacier sparkling from your balcony. If it’s not a clear day, well, drive three hours and see it up close and in person. The glacier is a magnificent sight. “The hike up to Snæfellsjökull is beautiful and a good way to see the glacier,” one panel member noted. “It might be difficult for beginners, but it's worth it.” If hiking isn’t your thing, snowmobiling is anoth- er popular option. B12 Runners Up Djúpalónssandur Snæfellsnes National Park This black pebble beach, which is supposedly haunted, and also has an elf church, was the site of a shipwreck that took the lives of 14 British sailors in 1948. You can still find rusted metal fragments from the accident scattered all over the beach. “It’s unique, and the landscape is amazing. The drive there is also stunning, through a lava field,” one panel member states. “You might find some troll rock formations.” B12 Háafell Goat Centre Háafell, Reykholt Icelandic goats, after having been isolated here for 1100 years, are actually the purest breed you can find in Europe. They are also incredibly sweet. Don’t believe us? Check out the Háafell Goat Centre, where you can get up close and personal with the cuddly furry creatures. “You must go in the summer when the goats are all small and cute,” said one panellist. F13
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