by admin | Jul 9, 2021 | Explore area
Þvottá, means “washing river”, because of the first baptism in Iceland is thought to have occurred here. Late in the 900s, King Olav I of Norway sent a priest named Þangbrandur to convert Icelanders to Christianity. Þangbrandur spent his first winter in Altafjordur,...
by admin | Jul 8, 2021 | Activities
Take a walk around the village and view our beautiful antique buildings e.g. one of Iceland’s oldest trading stores, Langabúð (1790), which now contains three museums and a pleasant coffee house, Geysir (1900), now home to the municipal offices, and the pretty...
by admin | Jul 8, 2021 | Activities
Visit some of our museums and collections. Auðunn’s stone collection has a unique assortment of cut East Iceland rocks and minerals, Bones Stick & Stones 2 exhibits a collection minerals, zeolites, sculptures, skeletons as well as handmade souvenirs, JFS...
by admin | Jul 8, 2021 | Activities
The Bulandsnes peninsula is particularly suitable for birdwatching, with a wide variety of trails through habitats frequented by numerous avian...
by admin | Jul 8, 2021 | Activities
Take a swim in the modern pool or relax in the hotpots Opening hours : Summer season (1 June- 31 August):Open every day from 07:00 to 20:30Weekends from 10:00 to 18:00 Winter season ( 1 Sep – 31 May):Open every day from 07:00 to 20:30Closed between 12:00 –...