Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
HERRING GIRLS AT SIGLUFJÖRÐUR
Highlights
1
Seal watching, Ósar
Get close to a rare
seal-breeding colony on the Vatnsnes peninsula.
See p.216
2
Þingeyrakirkja, Þingeyrar
One of Iceland's
most spectacular church interiors, with an
intricate wooden pulpit from the late 1600s.
See p.217
3
Skagi peninsula, Skagafjörður
Witness the
austere beauty of one of Iceland's most exposed
coastlines.
See p.218
4
Herring museum, Siglufjörður
Get to grips
with Icelanders' fascination with fish in this
excellent museum.
See p.225
5
Botanical Garden, Akureyri
Seemingly
defying the northerly latitude, this delightful
garden is awash with colour during the short
summer months.
See p.230
6
Ptarmigan spotting, Hrísey
In summer
dozens of these plump game birds waddle
through Hrísey's main village with their
offspring in tow.
See p.237
7
Hiking in Í Fjörðum
Hike through
uninhabited valleys and mountain passes, all
within easy striking distance of Akureyri.
See p.240
8
The Arctic Circle, Grímsey
Crossing the
magic line gives a real sense of achievement,
and Grímsey is one of the best places to see the
Midnight Sun.
See p.242
HIGHLIGHTS ARE MARKED ON THE MAP ON PP.214
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