Guidebook for Eyrarbakki
Food Scene
The best langoustine (locally-caught lobster) in the area. Great fresh seafood and much more. I recommend that you make a reservation the day before, this can be done online http://raudahusid.is/en/make-a-reservation-at-the-red-house/
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Rauða Húsið Restaurant
The best langoustine (locally-caught lobster) in the area. Great fresh seafood and much more. I recommend that you make a reservation the day before, this can be done online http://raudahusid.is/en/make-a-reservation-at-the-red-house/
Parks & Nature
Wonderful experience on your own or with a guide, the lava tube caves are really worth spending a good time looking around, are easily assessable and just 20 min. drive away . Remember to take a headlight with you!
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The Lava Tunnel
Wonderful experience on your own or with a guide, the lava tube caves are really worth spending a good time looking around, are easily assessable and just 20 min. drive away . Remember to take a headlight with you!
Arts & Culture
An exceptionally good representation of life in Eyrarbakki more than 100 years ago can be experienced in the Heritage Museum. Húsið (The House) at Eyrarbakki is one of Iceland’s oldest buildings, built in 1765 when Danish merchants were allowed to overwinter in Iceland for the first time. Admissionfee 1000iskr per person. Openinghours from May till and through September is from 11:00 - 18:00 in Wintertime please contact the hosts for arrangements http://www.husid.com/english/
Near the House is the Eyrarbakki Maritime Museum. It tells of the fishermen, craftsmen and social lives of the people of Eyrarbakki in the period from 1850 to 1950.
Árnessýsla Heritage Museum - The Merchants House at Eyrarbakki
50 EyrargataAn exceptionally good representation of life in Eyrarbakki more than 100 years ago can be experienced in the Heritage Museum. Húsið (The House) at Eyrarbakki is one of Iceland’s oldest buildings, built in 1765 when Danish merchants were allowed to overwinter in Iceland for the first time. Admissionfee 1000iskr per person. Openinghours from May till and through September is from 11:00 - 18:00 in Wintertime please contact the hosts for arrangements http://www.husid.com/english/
Near the House is the Eyrarbakki Maritime Museum. It tells of the fishermen, craftsmen and social lives of the people of Eyrarbakki in the period from 1850 to 1950.
One of the main points of interest is the church’s alterpiece, on which is painted a picture of Jesus talking with the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well. The Reverend Jón Björnsson sailed to Denmark to obtain building materials for the church, and while there he was given an audience with King Christian IX and Queen Louise. They liked him so well, that the queen gave him the church altar, which she herself had painted.
Eyrarbakki Church
One of the main points of interest is the church’s alterpiece, on which is painted a picture of Jesus talking with the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well. The Reverend Jón Björnsson sailed to Denmark to obtain building materials for the church, and while there he was given an audience with King Christian IX and Queen Louise. They liked him so well, that the queen gave him the church altar, which she herself had painted.
Entertainment & Activities
Kayaktours are a great way to explore nature and birdlife, just 10 minutes drive away from Eyrarbakki
https://www.kajak.is/?lang=en
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Kayakferðir
Kayaktours are a great way to explore nature and birdlife, just 10 minutes drive away from Eyrarbakki
https://www.kajak.is/?lang=en
Getting Around
Travelling around Iceland without a car, can be a real hassle and I would always recommend renting car, staying on the main roads you just need a small car, but if you like to go into the highlands (like Landmannalaugar) you will need a 4x4 jeep. After surfing the net a bit, I found that Go Car Rental has fair prices compared to others. If renting a car at Keflavik Airport proves to be to expensive, try renting a car from BSÍ Reykjavík´s Central Busstation, it might pay off even though you will have to take the bus to Reykjavík from the Airport.
Go Car Rental Iceland
43 FuglavíkTravelling around Iceland without a car, can be a real hassle and I would always recommend renting car, staying on the main roads you just need a small car, but if you like to go into the highlands (like Landmannalaugar) you will need a 4x4 jeep. After surfing the net a bit, I found that Go Car Rental has fair prices compared to others. If renting a car at Keflavik Airport proves to be to expensive, try renting a car from BSÍ Reykjavík´s Central Busstation, it might pay off even though you will have to take the bus to Reykjavík from the Airport.