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Eat At The SourceDine on Delicious Langoustines at Eyrarbakki’s Rauða húsiðvisit to Iceland is not complete withoutA a visit to the birthplace of the Icelandiclobster industry. Here, you can indulge ina feast of the finest Icelandic seafood atthe Rauða húsið (Red House) restaurant,found in the picturesque seaside village ofEyrarbakki. In this beautiful red house, ashort drive from Reykjavik, langoustines areserved in a charming atmosphere amidst arich and well-preserved history.Now a tranquil village, Eyrarbakki wasonce an important trading centre in Iceland.Many of its houses were built in the early1900’s and the village maintains that turnof-the-centurycharm and atmosphere.Iceland was late to discover this seafooddelicacy. Lobster fishing was born off theshores of Eyrarbakki in 1954. In fact, it was nottill then that the Langoustine was discoveredto be not only edible, but delicious, too!Care is taken to maintain the sense ofhistory within the restaurant. The red houseboasts beautiful original wooden floorboardsdating back to 1919. If you arrive by noon,a hearty bowl of langoustine soup or a lightseafood salad sets you up for the day. Choosean evening of indulgence and you can savourthe Catch of the Day, consisting of threedifferent seafood dishes. Pair a bottle of finewine with any of the menu’s offerings and capit off with one of the Rauða húsið’s signaturedesserts. Serving a variety of delicious fishand meat dishes, the restaurant’s cuisine is amix of international and Icelandic foods, allfeaturing local ingredients.Enjoy a walk around the village eitherbefore or after a meal at the Rauða húsið.The walk could continue along thebeautiful black beaches only few minutesaway from the village. A relaxing stroll bythe water makes the visit complete.Rauða Húsið–ASFPizzeria tel. 578 8555 Lækjargata 8Probably the best pizzain townDowntownBúðarstíg 4 • 820 Eyrarbakka+354 483 3333raudahusid@raudahusid.iswww.raudahusid.iswww.gamlasmidjan.isthe exhibition inside is educational. From therethe first Icelandic female cockswain sailed.Nearby, sits the Icelandic WondersMuseum with the ghosts, elves and trollsthat roamed the land in ancient times.After a ghostly encounter it’s time for a spotof bird watching. The country’s largest riverflows nearby The vast marshlands have shrunkbut are still home to thousands of birds eachyear. It is a very popular spot for birdwatcherswho flock here.A diverse communityÁrborg is a worth the visitÁrborg is a community of three towns:Selfoss, Eyrarbakki and Stokkseyri onthe south coast of Iceland, where lush farmlandsand large lava fields intertwine to create one ofthe most interesting landscapes in Iceland. It isalso densely populated and with people comeculture, history and entertainment.Conquering the seaThe sea is a life giver as well as a life taker.Ever since the first settlers came ashore, boatshave launched from these shores and broughtback the catch of fish. With no harbour alongthe whole southern coastline, they went inopen boats, rowing for their lives.Þuríðarbúð in Stokkseyri is an interestingexample of an old Icelandic fishing station and138 www.icelandictimes.comCulture In EyrarbakkiEyrarbakki has a heritage museum called,‘Húsið’–‘the House’. This beautiful oldhouse, built as a home for a merchant in1765 was a great centre of culture in its time.There are many excellent restaurantsand hotels in Árborg and in Selfosstwo popular swimming pools. It’s anexcellent starting point to travel from tothe many beautiful spots nearby.–ssRáðhús ÁrborgarAusturvegi 2 • 800 Selfoss+354 480 1900radhus@arborg.iswww.arborg.islEss THANTwo HoURsDRIvE fRomREykjAvík(140 km).ReykjavíkEyjafjallajökullÞorvaldseyri• ExPERIENCE THE ERUPTIoN THRoUgH fIlm (20 mIN)• sTUNNINg PHoTogRAPHs• PRoDUCTs fRom ÞoRvAlDsEyRI fARm foR sAlE• soUvENIRsWelcome to the visitor centre at Þorvaldseyri861 HvolsvÖllUR • TEl. +354 487-5757 / 487-8815 • www.ICElANDERUPTs.Is • INfo@ ICElANDERUPTs.IsPORT hönnun