Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Hiking
Short walking trails lead from the museum area uphill to waterfalls, and to the 'sound
sculpture'
Tvísöngur
- five interconnected concrete domes. Another short walk leads from
the road on the north shore of the fjord (about 6km beyond the Blue Church) to the sign-
posted
Dvergasteinn
(Dwarf Rock) - according to folklore, this is a dwarf church that fol-
lowed the people's church across the fjord.
The hills above Seyðisfjörður are the perfect spot for longer hiking.
Vestdalur
is a
grassy valley north of town (just before the Langahlið cottages) renowned for its glorious
waterfalls. Following the Vestdalsá river, after two to three scenic hours you'll arrive at a
small lake, Vestdalsvatn, which remains frozen most of the year.
Trails are marked on the widely available
Víknaslóðir - Trails of the Deserted Inlets
map (Ikr1000), and the visitseydisfjordur.com website outlines some great options, includ-
ing the Seven Peaks Hike (trails climbing seven of the 1000m-plus peaks surrounding the
town).
Mountain Biking
Contact kayaking guide
Hlynur
for rental of mountain bikes (half/one/two days Ikr2500/
3000/5000). A 19km trail to Skálanes makes for a great ride.
Tours
Hlynur Oddsson
KAYAKING
For a sublime outdoor experience, contact Hlynur, a charming Robert Redford-esque char-
acter who spends his summers around town and offers tailor-made tours. With kids, you
can opt for an easy half-hour paddling in the lagoon (Ikr1500); options on the fjord range
from one to six hours, visiting a shipwreck or waterfalls (one/three hours Ikr4000/8000).
Experienced kayakers can choose longer trips, including to Skálanes (full day
Ikr25,000, minimum two people). Hlynur's tours begin from outside Hótel Aldan
(Snæfell).
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