EYJAFJORD

Eyjafjord takes pride in being one of the longest fjords in Iceland and is located in the northern part of the country. This fjord has a total length of up to 60 kilometres and is also surrounded by hills and mountains on all sides. This fjord is also located close to the Akureyri and comes with a lot of towns worth exploring.

Each town here is unique and comes with different experiences worth considering, like beer spa, fishing or even camping. Either way, you will be spoilt for choice thanks to the variety of options to choose from. All of these towns predominantly rely on fishing as a primary source of revenue, so even you can try out your luck in fishing.

 Some of the towns here worth visiting include Huaganes, Hrisey and even Grimsey Island. Apart from these islands, there is also a ferry that you can take to admire the views of the fjord and the surrounding areas.

Highlights

• Take a cruise to admire the best views of Eyjafjord and the surrounding mountains. 
• Rejuvenate your senses by taking a beer spa and experience the different health benefits like nourished skin.
• Go on a day trip to Dalvik and explore places like the local museum and the beach. 
• Visit the natural history museum of Olafsfjordur and learn more about the local fauna that have been thriving in this place for many years. 
• Try out your luck in spotting whales at Hauganes and spot the majestic creatures that rise from the ocean. 

How To Reach

By Car: The Eyjafjord is 24.4 km from the city centre, it will take 22 min via the Eyjafjarðarbraut Eystri route.

Best Time To Visit

Eyjafjord is open throughout the year, so you can plan your visit to this place at any time. 

• The best season to visit the Eyjafjord will be the summer season from March to May because this is the time when the climate is pleasant. 
• The best day in the week will be the weekdays due to less crowds regardless of any time of the year. 
• The best time of the day to visit the Eyjafjord will be in the morning due to less crowds and a favourable temperature. 

Other Essential Information

Visitor's Tips:

• Children can participate in the beer spa as long as they are accompanied by an adult. 
• The average time taken for a beer spa can range up to 25 minutes, so plan your stay accordingly. 
• Iceland is a predominantly cold country, so make sure you have high quality winter outfits before you visit. 
• Although the towns near the Eyjafjord are pretty small, they understand English, so you do not have to worry about language problems. 
• Google translate works in Iceland and will come in handy in places like restaurants and shops. 
• Each beer tub can accommodate up to 14 people at a time and is great for cleansing your skin.