Reykjavík Grapevine


Reykjavík Grapevine - 01.05.2018, Blaðsíða 44

Reykjavík Grapevine - 01.05.2018, Blaðsíða 44
The Reykjavík Grapevine Best of Iceland 2018 44 BEST OF ICELAND 2018 North The reset button for the soul Best Tour Askja By Super Jeep No amount of reading and scrolling over Instagram posts will pre- pare you for an adventure in the otherworldly landscape of Askja. This caldera formed centuries ago from a massive eruption, and it has since been the perfect place to get lost in pure nothingness, from canyons and craters to vast stretches of red and black lava. Enjoy a hike during summertime, but make sure you rent a Super Jeep tour during the winter or opt for the stunning aerial view from a helicopter. Map square: I12 Runner Up Whale Watching in Húsavík “We’ve been much more successful with whale watching here than in Reyk- javík,” one panellist said. “Sometimes if you’re lucky you can even spot seals on the shore.” Video-camera in hand, hop on a boat in Húsavík and look for these majestic sea creatures with a crew that knows what it’s doing. Just sit down, lean back, and keep watching the waves. H7 Runner Up River Rafting, Húsavík The North is famous for its winter sports, from heli-skiing to snowmobil- ing, but there is nothing like some good river rafting in Varmahlið to shake up an otherwise boring summer day. If you’re an adrenaline junkie, you’ll be able to find plenty of interesting guided tours, while the less experienced will be able to choose between calm rivers and uncontrollable whirlwinds of water. H7 Best Museum or Gallery The Herring Era Museum Snorragata 10, Siglufjörður “The name doesn’t do it justice,” said one panellist, “but it’s truly a wonderful place to discover the history of the local community.” Síldarminjasafnið is an unexpected gem in the museum scene of the North, with a collection that pays tribute to the boom years of the Herring Era with pictures, texts, and countless artefacts recollecting Siglufjörður’s glorious fishing past. E6 Runner Up The Húsavík Whale Museum Hafnarstétt 1, Húsavík Located in an abandoned slaughter- house in the middle of Húsavík, this Whale Museum takes matters one step further than its Reykjavík counterpart. “They have an actual blue whale skele- ton—no plastic involved,” one panellist stressed. A crucial hub for a town that’s made whale watching a business in itself, the Museum also has courses to teach visitors about the oceans. H7 Newcomer Into The Arctic Strandgata, Akureyri The new kid in town, Into The Arctic, rests right at the Akureyri harbour, enjoying a spectacular view over Eyjafjörður. The museum hosts the collection of an Icelandic explorer Vilhjálmur Stefánsson, and a plethora of taxidermied animals, maps, diaries, and maritime paraphernalia that give a unique insight into life in the Arctic. G9 Best Bar R5 Ráðhústorg 5, 600 Akureyri This little bar in downtown Akureyri has got the best selection of craft beers in the entire North, but the place’s true gem is its baristas. Knowledgeable and passionate, they’ll help you out with any request, as well as entertain you at the bar with some fun stories. Stop by for a beer and occasional live music and sink into their comfy sofas for a relaxed evening in good company. G9 Runners Up Ölstofan Kaupvangsstræti 23, Akureyri Iceland’s craft beer of excellence Einstök is brewed right here in the North of Iceland, so it seems fitting for a bar in Akureyri to have its own Einstök lounge. Take your pick amongst local pale and white ales, or try the new, uber-popular sour beer, and enjoy the dimly-lit atmosphere of this downtown bar. On Sundays, this is also the place to go to for football aficionados. G9 Gísli, Eiríkur, Helgi Kaffihús Grundargata 1, Dalvík A bar, café and restaurant all in one, this establishment offers good beer and arguably the best fish soup you’ll ever get in the North. Bjarni, the manager, is always ready to provide a good story when he’s not busy organising concerts and events in the adjacent cinema building. Stop by during a stormy eve- ning and enjoy the atmosphere. F7
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