Reykjavík Grapevine - nóv. 2019, Blaðsíða 30

Reykjavík Grapevine - nóv. 2019, Blaðsíða 30
The Reykjavík G rapevine Best of Iceland 2019 30 BEST OF ICELAND 2019 West Go West, be all that you can be Best Road Trip Snæfellsnes Snæfellsnes Forget the Golden Circle, Snæfellsnes is where it’s at. Oft referred to as “Iceland in miniature,” this peninsula has it all: mesmerizing lava formations, bird cliffs, seals, picturesque old churches, twisted remnants of a shipwreck, a shark muse- um, street art—and the cherry on top is Snæfellsjökull glacier. You can do it on a day trip from Reykjavík, but a more lei- surely drive is preferable. Bunk somewhere for a night or two, and take your time. Map square: A12-D11 Runners Up Borgarfjörður Borgarnes-Húsafell Borgarfjörður makes for a great road trip. Start at the Hraunfossar and Barnafoss wa- terfalls; check out the museum in Reyk- holt, and drop by Húsafell; catch the view to Langjökull, then circle the Kalmanstunga lava field, visiting the Víðgelmir lava tube; end up at the Krauma spa, which is powered by the Deildartunguhver hot spring. E13 The Waterfall Circle Hvalfjörður-Akranes The South has the Golden Circle, the North has the Diamond Circle, but the West has the Waterfall Circle. This route delivers you to one stunning chute after another— six, to be precise—while driving through Hvalfjörður, Borgarfjörður, Borgarnes and Akranes. Glymur is a four-hour round-trip hike, so this could be a multi-day adven- ture. E14-G13 Best Museum/Gallery Library of Water Bókhlöðustígur 17, Stykkishólmur Vatnasafn—or The Library of Water—is an eye-opening museum. Made by Roni Horn, the main room is a display of glass cylin- ders filled with meltwater from Iceland’s glaciers. It’s fascinating how the colour of each sample is unique, and sobering to think that more than one of these samples comes from a glacier that no longer exists. Eventually, as the glaciers keep melting, the samples in the museum could be all that’s left of Iceland’s mighty ice giants. D11 Runners Up Borgarnes Museum Bjarnarbraut 4-6, Borgarnes “It’s a solid museum, whether you’re in- terested in history, art or nature,” said the panel. The artfully arranged Borgarnes Mu- seum gives visitors an overview of the flora, fauna, and history of the area, but it’s the permanent childhood-themed exhibition that’ll keep you engaged with its treasure trove of hidden artefacts. E13 Bjarnarhöfn Shark Museum Bjarnarhöfn One of Iceland’s notorious bizarrely specific museums, the Bjarnarhöfn Shark Museum is packed to the brim with shark boats, shark info sheets, shark skeletons, shark stomach contents, and so much more shark related content. If that’s not sharky enough for you, just up the hill is a drafty shack where shark meat hangs down right before your very eyes. C11 Best Bathing Spot Krauma Deildartunguhver, Reykholt Asking for an Icelander’s favourite bathing spot is sensitive business. One panellist said their favourite is “somewhere I want to keep a secret so it doesn’t get too busy.” Still, several panellists sang the praises of the Krauma spa, with one declaring it a “10/10.” It’s a stark and stylish place featur- ing steam rooms and hot pots powered by the sulphurous water of Deildartunguhver. Your muscles will thank you for visiting this (literal) hotspot. B12 Runners Up Borgarnes Pool Þorsteinsgata 1, Borgarnes Calling all families and the young at heart: Borgarnes Pool has not one slide, but three. That’s right: three slides! This swim palace also boasts an indoor and outdoor pool, hot pots and mountain views. As one pan- ellist said, “it’s a no-brainer.” E13 Guðlaug Langisandur, Akranes These beachside hot pots are brand new, and they’re an impressive piece of design. Plus, they’re never crowded, so you can soak your muscles in one of the geother- mally heated pools and look across the bay toward all the suckers in Reykjavík that aren’t in Guðlaug. H13 Best Shop Krambúðin Witch Shop Búðir, Snæfellsnes This fascinating store is a true one-off. Tucked away in an unassuming cottage next door to Hotel Búðir, you’ll recognise it for the Icelandic stave stencilled onto the wall. Step inside, and you’ll be entranced by scores of runes, tinctures, charms, spell kits, salves and more, all made from in- gredients sourced from Icelandic nature. The pair of witches who run the place will no doubt be present, and they’re happy to share some of their secrets. C12 Runners Up Blómasetrið Skúlagata 13, Borgarnes This quaint plant and flower store is a love- ly place to shop, and also to spend some time—it doubles as a homely café. Get a cup of coffee and cake, shuffle through the various fortune-telling card decks, and leave with a radiant peace lily or some flowers for your home. E13 Leir 7 Aðalgata 20, Stykkishólmur Located on the main strip of Stykkishól- mur, Leir 7 sells eye-catching and unusual ceramics. Run by Sigríður Erla Guðmunds- dóttir, a graduate of the Icelandic Academy of the Arts, everything in the store is made from Icelandic clay; they’ll pack your pur- chase carefully to get it home safely. D11 Krauma is a natural geothermal bath & spa at Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring. The cold water comes from Ok, Iceland’s smallest glacier. +354 555 6066 www.krauma.is Deildartunguhver, 320 Reykholt EXPERIENCE NATURE FROM ITS CORE Reykjavík Borgarnes Þingvellir Krauma o“ers five relaxing natural geothermal baths, a cold tub, two steambaths and a relaxation room where you can rest by the fireplace. At Krauma Restaurant you can enjoy Icelandic cuisine with emphasis on fresh ingredients from local farms. Relax with the spectacular view of Europe's most powerful hot spring. Krauma is located at Deildartunguhver, a 97 km (60 miles) drive from Reykjavík. Skólavörðustígur 19 tel (+354) 552 1890 Borgartún 31 tel (+354) 552 1980 BUY DIRECTLY FROM THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE THEM
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