Iceland review - 2015, Qupperneq 90

88 ICELAND REVIEW
www.siglohotel . is
61 Classic rooms with kingsize beds
4 Deluxe rooms with upgraded amenities
3 Suites with private balconies
Indoor restaurant with a nice view of the marina
Hotelbar with outdoor seating
and light dining menu
Relaxing room with a fireplace
Meeting and dining facilities for groups
up to 80 people
Sigló Hótel offers:
We open June 1, 2015
Sigló Hótel is located in Iceland´s
northernmost town, Siglufjordur.
Situated at the restored local fisherman
marina and based by the fresh
North Atlantic Ocean and beautiful
mountains of Siglufjordur
Situated in the northernmost populated part of Iceland, the friendly
municipality of Fjallabyggð has approximately 2,000 people living in
it and is a nature lover’s paradise. Whether you’re looking for rest and
relaxation amidst breathtaking landscapes, or want more adventur-
ous outdoor sports, there’s a range of activities to choose from.
naTure lovers’ ParaDise
In Fjallabyggð you can explore the mountains and fjords and enjoy
extensive walking trails. It’s the perfect place for hill walking and
mountaineering. There are a lot of trails suitable for all levels of fit-
ness and experience just waiting to be discovered. Come and enjoy
the unspoilt splendor of Fjallabyggð, its many valleys—especially the
beautiful Héðinsfjörður.
snoW sPorTs
The region is blessed with two wonderful ski areas. Skarðsdalur is con-
sidered one of Iceland’s best ski resorts. What could be better than
skiing down an Icelandic valley overlooking a glistening fjord and the
surrounding snowcapped mountains?
For thrill seekers and lovers of speed, the ski area in Ólafsfjörður has
a great slalom ski trail and there’s also a cross country ski trail that is
fully lit, meaning it’s always ready when you are.
norThern liGhTs
With minimal levels of light pollution and the pure, clear, northern
Icelandic air, Fjallabyggð is an ideal vantage point from which to
experience the magical enigma of the northern lights. Seeing this
colorful lightshow sweep across the sky amidst the fjords, moun-
tains and valleys is truly a sight to behold.
WaTer BaBies
In addition to the many fjords and the Atlantic Ocean, the land-
scape is also blessed with the natural wonder of Lake Ólafsfjarðar-
vatn. Listed in the Conservation Register, this unusual lake has
freshwater on the surface and salt water underneath. This com-
bination creates ideal conditions for diverse aquatic life, meaning
the lake is the perfect place for those who love to fish. Jigging
lines and angling opportunities can be found in both Lake Ólafs-
fjarðarvatn and also in neighboring Ólafsfjörður river.
For those who love to swim, Ólafsfjörður fjord enjoys growing
popularity for sea-surfing and ocean swimming. The community’s
outdoor geothermal swimming pools are also a popular pastime,
with Siglufjörður and Ólafsfjörður each having swimming pools,
complete with hot tubs, and there’s also a water slide at the pool
in Ólafsfjörður for the young at heart.
fjallabyggd.is
fabuLous fjaLLabyGGð
siGLufjÖrður and ÓLafsfjÖrður
discover the unpoilt splendor of Fjallabyggð, just below the Arctic circle.
the arctic north SPeCiAL PromotioN