Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Fisherman
FISHING
( 450 9000;
www.fisherman.is
)
The Fisherman hotel-restaurant complex promotes the life of the fishing village with rod
rental, visits to the local fish factory (Ikr1500), the chance to join a working trawler
(Ikr22,900) and more.
Sleeping
Fisherman Hotel
HOTEL
( 450 9000;
www.fisherman.is
;Aðalgata 14;sites per person Ikr1500, d with/without bathroom incl
breakfast Ikr21,900/16,500; )
This friendly hotel has bright rooms, crisp linens, pine furniture and a top seafood restaur-
ant,
Talisman
(mains Ikr3700-4900; 6-9pm)
.
Shopping
Á Milli Fjalla
HANDICRAFTS
( 456 6163;Aðalgata; 1-6pm Mon-Fri, 1-4pm Sat & Sun Jul-Aug)
An intriguing boutique selling locally crafted knits, ceramics and unique trinkets. Appar-
ently Björk likes to shop here.
Getting There & Away
Suðureyri (Ikr350, 20 minutes, three daily Monday to Friday).
Ísafjörður
Pop 2527
Hub of Westfjords adventure tours, and by far the region's largest town, Ísafjörður
(
www.isafjordur.is
) is a pleasant and prosperous place and an excellent base for travellers.
