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Nesbær Kaffihus
CAFE
(Egilsbraut 5;lunches Ikr800-1500; 9am-6pm Mon-Wed & Fri, to 10.30pm Thu, 10am-6pm Sat,
1-6pm Sun)
This cafe-bakery-craft-shop has a quintessential small-town vibe and offers cakes, sand-
wiches, waffles and soup.
Kaupfélagsbarinn
ICELANDIC
(
www.hildibrand.com
;
Hafnarbraut 2;lunches Ikr2150-2950, dinner mains Ikr3590-5290; )
Part of the new Hildibrand complex, this is easily the most upmarket restaurant in this
neck of the woods. In its large, pastel-toned space, say hello to sushi, caramel-glazed cod,
and
skyr
cake with lime and white chocolate. The all-day menu is similarly tempting: try
the lamb burger, or lobster tagliatelle.
Fáskrúðsfjörður
Pop 660
The village of Fáskrúðsfjörður (sometimes known as Búðir) was originally settled by
French seamen who came to fish the Icelandic coast between the late 19th century and
1914. In a gesture to the local heritage, street signs are in both Icelandic and French.
Sights & Activities
French Hospital
HISTORIC BUILDING
(Hafnargata 11-14)
The full story about the French seamen in Fáskrúðsfjörður can be found at Fosshotel Eastf-
jords, a smart new development inside the sensitively renovated former French hospital
and other buildings from the era. In the hotel lobby, an excellent museum (adult/child
Ikr1000/free) paints a detailed portrait of the French connection to the fjord (check out the
recreated sailors' quarters downstairs).
Sandfell
HIKING
