Iceland review - 2016, Page 103

ICELAND REVIEW 101
DESIRABLE LOCATION
With around 1,250 residents, Siglufjörður is a medium-sized
town by Icelandic standards. As well as the excellent hotel and
restaurants, it has all the shops and amenities you will likely
need.
Still an important fishing port, Siglufjörður made its name in
the herring boom, which ended suddenly in the 1960s when
the herring upped and left. Today, you can trace the interesting
story of the herring gold rush at the town’s museum.
Just an hour away is Akureyri—the major urban center of
North Iceland—with regular flights to and from Reykjavík. Ak-
ureyri is worth a visit, even if you arrive in Siglufjörður by road
from the south—something which is now possible year-round,
thanks to well-maintained roads and new tunnels bypassing
the old mountain passes.
SEASONAL TREATS
There’s always good reason for a stay at Sigló Hótel, but off-
peak visitors during autumn and winter are in for a particular
treat.
With fewer tourists, peaceful Siglufjörður can feel like your
own private paradise; nestled among the magical, fiery gold
and red leafy panorama, dusted with snow as the year pro-
gresses. Sigló Hótel is in tune with the seasons and reflects
nature’s changing bounty in its menus.
The landscape and the low levels of light pollution make
Siglufjörður an excellent place to catch the dancing northern
lights, and North Iceland generally enjoys less cloudy weather
than the capital.
Outdoor enthusiasts should also note that both Siglufjörður
and Akureyri are among Iceland’s best-loved ski resorts and
there is great hiking in the area, even on calm winter’s days.
Lovers of the international hit Icelandic TV drama, Trapped,
may well recognize Sigló Hótel from their favorite show…
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