Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Geologists may get a buzz from the lacolithic mountain Sandfell (743m), above the fjord's
southern shore, which was formed by molten rhyolite bursting through older lava layers.
It's one of the world's finest examples of this sort of igneous mountain. It's a two- or three-
hour hike to the top.
Sleeping & Eating
Campsite
CAMPGROUND
(sites per person Ikr1000)
Small and simple, at the west end of the village.
Guesthouse Elín Helga
GUESTHOUSE
( 868 2687;
elinhelgak99@gmail.com
;Stekkholt 20;d without bathroom Ikr14,000-17,050; )
We like this guesthouse, high above town (take Skólavegur then Holtavegur), for its pine-
fresh cosiness, sweet hostess and great views (note: no kitchen).
Fosshotel Eastfjords
HOTEL
( 470 4070;
www.fosshotel.is
;Hafnargata 11-14;r from 27,200; )
This acclaimed new hotel opened in 2014 inside the former French hospital. It's all class:
26 high-quality rooms (featuring lovely decor in stylish blues and greys), plus a restaurant
(dinner mains Ikr4600 to Ikr5300) and lounge-bar with majestic views - perfect for a
cake-and-coffee pit stop.
Café Sumarlina
CAFE, BAR
(
www.sumarlina.is
;Búðavegur 59;meals Ikr1000-4350; 11am-10pm; )
Café Sumarlina, at the entrance to town, is a friendly cafe-bar in a creaking wooden house,
cranking out pizzas, burgers and crepes.
Samkaup-Strax
SUPERMARKET
(Skólavegur 59; 10am-6pm Mon-Fri, to 2pm Sat)
For food supplies.
