Seljalandsfoss waterfall – Day 3
Seljalandsfoss is a waterfall that can be fully encircled, situated on the South Coast of Iceland with a drop of 60 metres (200 feet).
Gullfoss waterfall – Day 4
Gullfoss is one of the most popular tourist attraction in Iceland and part of the Golden Circle. The waterfall is by many considered one of the most beautiful waterfall in Iceland. You can find the waterfall in the upper part of the Hvita river. The water cascades down in two stages, one 11 m (36 ft) high, and the other 21 m (69 ft), into the 2,5 km (1.6 mi) long crevasse below. This crevasse was created at the end of the Ice Age by catastrophic flood waves and is lengthened by 25 cm (9.8 in) a year by the constant erosion from the water.
Arnarstapi Village – Day 5
Arnarstapi, often nicknamed Stapi, is a small town at the southern edge of Snæfellsnes Peninsula. It’s located in between Breiðavík and Hellnar. Learn more about Arnarstapi to start planning a visit to this charming Icelandic village!
Bjarnarhöfn Shark Museum -Day 5
The farmstead at Bjarnarhöfn is the region’s leading producer of hákarl (fermented shark meat), a traditional Icelandic dish. The museum has exhibits on the history of this culinary curiosity, along with the family’s fishing boats and processing tools. A video explains the butchering and fermenting procedure.
Find the museum off Rte 54 on a turnout from Rte 577, on the fjordside, northeastern edge of Bjarnarhafnarfjall (575m).
Stóra-Ásgeirsá where we met the farmer Magnús – Day 6
Horse riding and farm zoo on Stóra-Ásgeirsá in Húnaþing vestra, Iceland.
Dæli Farm Lodge – Day 6
Dæli Guesthouse (Holiday farm since 1988) offers a variety of accommodation and activities for both groups and the individual traveller, 16 twin/double rooms with private facilities, Cottage “Eyrin”, sleeping accommodation for up to 24 person in 6 small huts and camping ground. In The Service House you will find a kitchen, a large dining room and WC/showers.
Kolugljúfur Canyon and Waterfalls – Day 6
As you drive along Víðidalur, you will come to Kolugil Farm which stands beside the Víðidalsá river. Just below the farm, the waters flow peacefully downwards to plunge into the deep, rugged gorge called Kolugljúfur. Their journey then sends them cascading over many waterfalls which bear the name Kolufossar Falls in honour of the giantess, Kola.
It is a breathtaking sight to walk on the the viewing platform and watch the calm waters of the river suddenly leap and tumble onwards over so many impressive falls – a sight which will leave no one unmoved.
Akureyri – Day 7
Nicknamed the “Capital of North Iceland”, Akureyri is an important port and fishing centre. The area where Akureyri is located was settled in the 9th century, but did not receive a municipal charter until 1786. Allied units were based in the town during World War II. Further growth occurred after the war as the Icelandic population increasingly moved to urban areas.
Siglufjörður town – Day 7
Siglufjörður is Iceland’s northernmost town and is a historic fishing town whose fame, and fortune has always been linked to the ebb and flow of the fishing industry. A tiny shark fishing village in 1900, Siglufjörður soon became one of the largest towns in Iceland and the undisputed capital of herring fishing in the Atlantic. Siglufjörður is an area of spectacular natural beauty. The mountains and the fjords are awe-inspiring and the opportunities for outdoor activities and recreation are almost inexhaustible. The closeness to nature is always within reach, whether you wish to go on a hike, play golf, try ocean swimming or go skiing. In Siglufjörður there is a flourishing cultural life. There are several restaurants, there are also numerous galleries and workshops, museums and our local church in Siglufjörður.
Lake Mývatn area – Day 8
Unlike anything you’ve seen before, the Lake Myvatn area isn’t a place of trees and glaciers, it’s truly the remnants of geothermal activity and volcanic eruption, that make up the ‘heat’ element that is so important in the land of ice and fire! Myvatn Lake or Midge Lake got its name from the insects that live in the water – but don’t let that put you off!
Lystigarðurinn, the Botanic Garden – Day 8
The Public Park was first opened in 1912 and the botanic section added in 1957. The park has been enlarged three times since 1912 and is now about 3.6 ha and lies at 40-50 m altitude at Eyrarlandsvegur road near midtown.
The aim of the botanical garden is to grow trees, shrubs and perennials in the demanding climate of Northern Iceland, which is characterized by pronounced seasonality of temperature and day length. Situated in the shelter of Eyjafjord, which is one of the longest fjords in Iceland and provides a favorable microclimate for plant growth we are able to grow beside the 430 native species the surprising number of 6600 alien taxa. The garden is an IPEN member and is active in seed-exchange, public information, education and recreation.
Helgi Restaurant -Day 9
Helgi’s design takes inspiration from Orkney’s Viking past – a traditional pub with a slate floor and wooden panelled walls – it’s small but perfectly formed. The ground floor bar is well stocked with draft and bottled beers, wines and spirits plus a good selection of malts.
Iceland Ocean Cluster – Day 10
The Iceland Ocean Cluster’s mission is to create value by connecting together entrepreneurs, businesses and knowledge in the marine industries. To serve this mission we provide a range of services and invest our resources in new marine spin-offs and projects.
About Erla B. Axelsdottir Artist and Sculptor – Day 11
Erla studied art, at The Reykjavik School of Visual Art and later at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Her first solo exhibition was in 1979. In 1983 she exhibited pastels in Asmundarsalur in Reykjavik and pastels, as well as oils, the following year in the Nordic House in Reykjavik. Since then she has had many solo exhibitions in Iceland, and the year 2000, in Oslo and Seattle. She has also taken part in joint exhibitions both in Iceland and abroad.
https://www.saatchiart.com/Listasel
Fire Protection Service
Sólveig Bennýjar Haraldsdóttir
Home visit dinner in Akureyri and spend time in her yoga yurt.
Audio files from discussions:
Downfall of Community Bank
Lecture on Campus about Fish Farming
Midgard Climate Change talk
Ocean Cluster Introduction
Thermal Energy Production and Power in Iceland
