Guidebook for Hnífsdalur
Food Scene
Very good fish restaurant in one of the oldest buildings is Iceland. Must make reservation for dinner (+354 4564419)
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Tjöruhúsið
Very good fish restaurant in one of the oldest buildings is Iceland. Must make reservation for dinner (+354 4564419)
Heimabyggð
22b AðalstrætiLovely cafe with wifi that is also the base for Borea Adventures - an excursion company.
The Old Bakery - one of the best in Iceland. Try some cakes and coffee.
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Gamla Bakaríið
25 AðalstrætiThe Old Bakery - one of the best in Iceland. Try some cakes and coffee.
Тайландски ресторант "Тай кун"
33 AðalstrætiFancy a Thai?
Hótel Ísafjörður
2 AðalstrætiFor a more upmarket dinner.
Sightseeing
Lovely replica of an old turf roofed fisherman's hut. Beautiful views, interesting history.
Ósvör Museum
Lovely replica of an old turf roofed fisherman's hut. Beautiful views, interesting history.
Isafjordur Cultural House - The Old Hospital
Some nice exhibitions here.
A classic natural history museum full of ornothological taxidermy pretty much unchanged since the 70s! Was featured in the film Noi Albinoi. Worth a visit for a laugh and to see the real size of birds
Natural History Museum
3 VitastígurA classic natural history museum full of ornothological taxidermy pretty much unchanged since the 70s! Was featured in the film Noi Albinoi. Worth a visit for a laugh and to see the real size of birds
The coastal road to Bolungarvik, now officially closed to traffic due to dangerous rock fall. A spectacular hiking/biking route now if you are willing to accept the danger of falling rocks. OWN RISK
Djúpvegur
DjúpvegurThe coastal road to Bolungarvik, now officially closed to traffic due to dangerous rock fall. A spectacular hiking/biking route now if you are willing to accept the danger of falling rocks. OWN RISK
Housed in an 18th century driftwood building - one of the oldest in Iceland. Interesting exhibitions on fishing and rural life, and a lovely accordion collection. Black houses either side are PRIVATE
Westfjord History Museum
Housed in an 18th century driftwood building - one of the oldest in Iceland. Interesting exhibitions on fishing and rural life, and a lovely accordion collection. Black houses either side are PRIVATE
If you´re interested in Arctic foxes look no further, though you will not see any live ones.
Arctic Fox Centre
4 EyrardalurIf you´re interested in Arctic foxes look no further, though you will not see any live ones.
Lovely turf roofed museum of an old house, near a look out for seals. Great coffee and waffles.
Litlibær
Lovely turf roofed museum of an old house, near a look out for seals. Great coffee and waffles.
Base for Ögur travel - Orri's cousins' company specialising in sea kayaking and hiking excursions. www.ogurtravel.com
Ögur
Base for Ögur travel - Orri's cousins' company specialising in sea kayaking and hiking excursions. www.ogurtravel.com
Essentials
The cheapest supermarket when staying at our house. A little out of town.
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Bónus
1 SkeiðiThe cheapest supermarket when staying at our house. A little out of town.
Samkaup Úrval
3 VitastígurSupermarket in Bolungarvík (small)
Vinbúðin
8 SuðurgataAlcohol is only sold here - in the state run shop. Mon - Thu 11-6/ Fri 11-7/ Sat 11-4
Entertainment & Activities
Hamraborg ehf
7 HafnarstrætiFor ice cream, pizza and all your late night fast food needs!
Everything Else
The local airport. A shuttle bus comes to meet each flight and will drop you outside out house on request. Ask for Bogguhús in Hnífsdalur.
Ísafjörður Airport
400 ÍsafjarðarflugvelliThe local airport. A shuttle bus comes to meet each flight and will drop you outside out house on request. Ask for Bogguhús in Hnífsdalur.
Our village and the name of the valley itself. Follow the track up the valley for an easy and spectacular hike. There are no facilities in the village apart from a kids´ playground.
Hnífsdalur
Our village and the name of the valley itself. Follow the track up the valley for an easy and spectacular hike. There are no facilities in the village apart from a kids´ playground.
This place has it all - great locally sourced food, horse riding, kayaking, hot springs, swimming pool, accommodation and LOVELY staff. And a pet Arctic fox!
Heydalur
This place has it all - great locally sourced food, horse riding, kayaking, hot springs, swimming pool, accommodation and LOVELY staff. And a pet Arctic fox!
Shopping
Local bookshop selling a selection of foreign language books, maps, and music.
Penninn Eymundsson Ísafirði
2 HafnarstrætiLocal bookshop selling a selection of foreign language books, maps, and music.
Pósturinn
HafnarstrætiThe post office, for stamps, souvenirs and sending things.