4×4 tour to mt Bjólfur

Filed under: Hiking & nature — allab @ 2:36 pm

 The snow avalanche barriers At Mt. Bjólfur A 4x4 tour up to Mt. Bjólfur

A sightseeing tour lasting little longer than one hour to the snow avalanche barriers at Mt. Bjólfur.

This tour is ideal after dinner at Hótel Aldan or Skaftfell Bistro to extend the evening with a interesting but relatively short drive at an schenic view point.

Included
1.5 hours tour with a local guide in a modified 4×4 vehicle for icelandic conditions.

Participants must wear good footwear suitable for a walk/hike, a windproof jacket.

Min 3 passengers, max 6 passengers pr vehicle.

Booking information:
Tel. 861 7008 e-mail skalanes@skalanes.com

Vestdalur Hike

Filed under: Hiking & nature — allab @ 2:26 pm

  

A guided walk up along the south side of Vestdalur river from seashore up to about 200 m high. We cross the river on a footbridge and follow the contour of the hill and the meadow back along some fields where cows, sheep and horses graze. A few nice waterfalls are on the way.

There are diverse subjects to talk about but this is a walk that’s mostly aimed at people wanting to exert themselves a bit and maybe do a bit of photography and look at plants along with remains og archaeological sites from a very diverse periods.

Included.
2.5 hours walk with a local guide. Drive from the hotel lobby to the starting point of the walk and back again.

Participants must wear good footwear suitable for a walk/hike, a windproof jacket.

Min 2 passengers. There is no maximum for this tour.

Booking information:
Ólafur Pétursson tel. 861 7008 e-mail skalanes@skalanes.com

Hotel Aldan

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Hótel Aldan / Hótel Snæfell

Norðurgata 2
Tel +354 472-1277
E-mail:  info@hotelaldan.com
www.hotelaldan.com

Our rooms are situated in two historical buildings from the turn of the 19th century, which are divided into two hotels; Hótel Aldan and Hotel Snæfell. In these two buildings we offer 18 beautiful rooms, each with its own unique soul and characteristics.

Hotel Aldan
Hotel Aldan used to house the bank of Seydisfjordur for almost a century and before that one of the best hotels in Iceland. All efforts has been made to preserve the historical atmosphere while adding modern convenience.
Due to the flexible architectural layout several rooms can be combined so they either form suites or family rooms for 4 to 6 persons, without adding any extra beds.

Hotel Snæfell
Hotel Snæfell a three story wooden house built in 1908 situated by the mouth of the river “Fjarðará”. It has beautiful views over the small bay in the center of town. This natural estuary is home to birdlife, trout and the occasional Atlantic Grey Seal. The house was first used as the local post office and then in 1943 it was turned into a hotel.

Reception – Restaurant – Café
In our friendly little restaurant located in one of Iceland´s oldest stores, our menus are mostly built up with local raw materials of the season. In the summer the restaurant is open all days serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Sea Angling

Filed under: Recreation — oli @ 11:54 am

 Sea fishing in Iceland 

Sea fishing, cruising and bird watching. In the safe hands of a local fisherman, Haraldur Árnason you get the opportunity to fish, process your catch, see the fjords secret treasures and visit the puffins and other seabird’s magnificent settlements. Also possible to have your processed catch served for dinner in Hótel Aldan restaurant. In winter season seabird hunting is available.
Period: all year (depends only on weather conditions)
Contact: Tel +354 861 7789 | ferdamenning@sfk.is
Trips are suitable up to 7 people.

Skaftfell Bistro

Filed under: Food — oli @ 10:10 am

bistro  

May – September open daily
October – April open on ferry days and weekends.
The bistro offers fulfilling food, pizzas, aromatic coffee, delicious cakes and sweets, ale, wine and other beverages. Skaftfell is, amongst other things, the residency of the Dieter Roth Academy and the Bistro is furnished in the spirit of the late artist Dieter Roth. There his book works are on display along with other interesting art books and book art. In the Bistro you can read the newspapers and cruise the internet with a PC computer or use the wireless Internet for your own laptop. Reservation and table booking: +354 472 1633, for further information see www.skaftfell.is

Skálanes – food

Filed under: Food — allab @ 5:02 pm

Skálanes

As our guest you can expect full board with meals served in the spacious conservatory. Meals are most often local sourced, traditionally cooked food with the occasional contemporary twist. We take full advantage of our rural position to offer you fresh fish, Icelandic lamb, reindeer and many other regional delicacies. You will also have the opportunity to try smoked fish and meat from a traditional  turf built smoke house.

Further information at www.skalanes.com

Hafalda Youth Hostel

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Hafaldan youth hostel Hafaldan youth hostel Hafaldan Youth hostel

Hafaldan youth hostel has been run by Thora Gudmundsdottir since 1975. Thora lives in the hostel with her staff. This makes the hostel more of a home than simply a sleeping bag accommodation. We would like you to come and visit us!
Hafaldan youth hostel, PoBox 8, 710 Seydisfjord
phone: +(354) 472-1410
e-mail: hafaldan@simnet.is

www.simnet.is/hafaldan