Seydisfiordur
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By Air
The nearest Airport in Egilsstadir,about 30 minutes away,has regular flights to the capital, there is a daily bus to Seydisfiordur connecting with the flights stopping in central Egilsstadir on route.
By Ferries
There is a weekly ferry run by Smyril line,to Denmark and the Faroe Islands.The schedule is complicated but it generally departs once per week at 8AM during the summer half the year (April-June and August-October) ,and at 1PM during high season (June-August).Check website for details. Due to the limited market,and rough conditions,prices are very high.A return journey to Denmark for instance will set you back €280-590 with a car or €120-250 per passenger,depending on the season,excluding a supplement fare for a cabin or bed.
By Bus
The nearest Airport in Egilsstadir, about 30 minutes away, has regular flights to the capital, there is a daily bus to Seydisfiordur connecting with the flights stopping in central Egilsstadir on route.From central Egilsstadir there are one or two additional departures per day during the summer, as well as the option to change to several bus lines connecting to other parts of Iceland.The buses are run by Ferdapjonusta Austurlands.
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Skalanes
Within the reserve there are at least 90 archaeological sites which are thought to be evidence of continuous habitation of the land in this area since the settlement of Iceland over 1000 years ago. Many of the remains are now covered with vegetation and make the perfect place to rest for a while and contemplate the subsistence lifestyles of the people that lived from these lands.
Hiking Trails
Many pleasant marked hiking trails can be found in Seydisfiordur fjord.Alongside the river,into valleys, up to mountains tops or to deserted neighbour fjords.Connecting trails like „Viknaslodir“ in the north and Fjardabyggd in the south is an option for further hiking.
Fjardarsel Power Plant Museum
Fjardarselsvirkjun in Seydisfiordur is Iceland’s oldest operational power plant,started on 18.October 1913.The plant marked a turning point in the history of Icelandic electrification.It was the first power plant in Iceland that generated alternating current.It was the power station of the first municipal electric utility.The first high voltage cable in Iceland was laid from this station.On the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the power plant the Iceland State Electricity (Rarik) decided to open the plant to Icelandic and foreign visitors.For this purpose, a historical exhibition was staged in the station house.The first water turbine is still there with its accompanying equipment.
Mount Bjolfur
A sightseeing tour lasting little longer than one hour to the snow avalanche barriers at Mt. Bjolfur.This tour is ideal after dinner at Hotel Aldan or Skaftfell Bistro to extend the evening with a interesting but relatively short drive at an schenic view point.Participants must wear good footwear suitable for a walk/hike, a windproof jacket.
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