Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Flateyri
Pop 204
Once a giant support base for Norwegian whalers, Flateyri is now a dull little place set on
a striking gravel spit sticking out into broad Önundarfjörður. There is little of interest to
tourists besides the beautiful scenery and the
Nonsense Museum
( 894 8836;Hafn-
arstræti 11;admission Ikr700; 12.30-5pm Jun-Aug)
, which contains the private collections of
several locals. You'll find hundreds of pens, matchboxes and model ships showcased in
pathologically organised displays.
based here, renting boats for angling trips around the fjords (guides can be hired) and of-
fering multiday trips with lodging in Suðureyri.
Þingeyri (Ikr350, 30 minutes, three daily Monday through Friday). To be picked up in
Flateyri, call ahead or the bus may not drive into the village. In 2015 a daily bus (June to
August) is scheduled to connect Ísafjörður and Brjánslækur, the ferry terminal for
Stykkishólmur; it can stop in Flateyri on request. Check
www.westfjords.is
for the latest
information.
Suðureyri
Pop 271
Perched on the tip of 13km-long Súgandafjörður, the fishing community of Suðureyri
(
www.sudureyri.is
)
was isolated for years by the forbidding mountains. Now connected
with Ísafjörður and Flateyri by a 9km
tunnel network
, the village is a natural stop for
anglers; its waters are the best place in Iceland to catch halibut. The local
hot-pots and
pool
( 450 8490;Túngata 8;adult/child Ikr600/300; 10am-8pm Mon-Fri, to 6pm Sat & Sun
Jun-Aug, reduced hours Sep-May)
are a popular hang-out.
Tours
Iceland ProFishing
in Flateyri also fishes from Suðureyri.
