Reykjavík Grapevine - ágú. 2019, Blaðsíða 46

Reykjavík Grapevine - ágú. 2019, Blaðsíða 46
The Reykjavík G rapevine Best of Iceland 2019 46 BEST OF ICELAND 2019 North The reset button for the soul Best Tour Whale Watching Various providers Our panellists were unanimous: whale watching in Eyjafjördur or Skjálfan- di Bay is the best tour North Iceland has to offer. While nothing is guar- anteed, it’s possible to spot humpback whales, blue whales, minke whales, dolphins, harbour porpoises and more cetacean life during a cruise on the Arctic Ocean. Seabirds, including puffins, Arctic terns and eider ducks, may also be seen. Boat tours are available from Akureyri, Dalvík, Grenivík, Hauganes, Hjalteyri and the “whale capital” of Húsavík. Map square: G9 Runner Up Askja & Holuhraun by Superjeep Various providers A trip to the Askja caldera and the Holuhraun lava field in the volcanic desert is a life-changing experience. Askja is a 50 km² volcanic crater filled with freshwater, forming the deepest lake in the country at 217 metres. Holuhraun is Iceland’s young- est lava field, still cooling from the eruption of 2014-15. H14 Runner Up Mývatn Day Tours Various providers Book a day trip north of the wall to Lake Mývatn, where ‘Game of Thrones’ was filmed. On the eastern shore, you can hike through the lava field of Dimmuborgir to an elf church. Krafla volcano is a few kilome- tres east, as is the stunning Hverir geother- mal field, where hot springs, fumaroles and mud pools abound. G11-H11 Best Museum or Gallery The Herring Era Museum Snorragata 10, Siglufjörður The only Icelandic winner of the European Museum Award, the Herring Era Museum in Siglufjörður is Iceland’s largest maritime museum. One panellist described The Her- ring Era Museum as “an amazing artwork, where you are tele-transported to the past and the excitement of the great herring rush in Sigló.” Another panellist enthused, “Awesome museum covering ‘the herring adventures’ that made this small town one of the richest in the world.” B9 Runners Up Akureyri Art Museum Kaupvangsstræti 8-12, Akureyri Refurbished last year during its 25th an- niversary, this world-class art gallery fea- tures contemporary exhibitions by local and international artists. In 2019 and 2020, Iceland’s Venice Biennale representative Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir (a.k.a. Shoplifter) will exhibit work here. Akureyri Art Muse- um is also home to A!, an annual interna- tional performance art festival. F11 The Húsavík Whale Museum Hafnarstétt 1, Húsavík The Húsavík Whale Museum is the perfect partner to the town’s popular whale watch- ing tours. The museum emphasises North Atlantic whale species through exhibitions on whale evolution, biology and ecology. There is also the option to learn about the history of the whale industry in iceland. G9 Best Bar R5 Micro Bar Ráðhústorg 5, 600 Akureyri With an expansive selection of craft beer, R5 is your cozy local in the North. R5 prides itself on its high quality and professional- ism, which shines through in the passion- ate bar staff. Their taps pour a diverse array of ales from Icelandic breweries. Our panel raves that this is the “ideal place to have a beer or wine with friends and just sit down and chat.” Time your visit with a weekly concert for an extra treat. F11 Runners Up Akureyri Backpackers Hafnarstræti 98, Akureyri Akureyri Backpackers is full of “amazing people and cosy surroundings” according to our panel. With a relaxed and interna- tional atmosphere, it’s an unpretentious spot to enjoy a cold beverage after a long day of adventuring. In addition to its bar, Backpackers also has affordable accom- modation for those seeking the hostel ex- perience. F11 Segull 67 Brewery Vetrarbraut 8-10, Siglufjörður There are a variety of breweries that offer enticing experiences, including the Beer Spa and Kaldi Brewery. Siglufjörður’s Segull 67 is a family-owned craft microbrewery in a renovated fish factory. While not a tradi- tional bar or a place to shoot the shit with locals, our panel raved about the tour and the taste. B9 Browse the tours we’ve recommended at go.grapevine.is Skólavörðustígur 19 tel (+354) 552 1890 Borgartún 31 tel (+354) 552 1980 BUY DIRECTLY FROM THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE THEM Geothermal sea baths Enjoy nature in a unique manner Open every day from 10 — 24 geosea.is geosea geoseaiceland geosea.is +354 464 1210Vitaslóð 1, 640 Húsavík — Look for the yellow lighthouse
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