The Official Tourist Guide - East Iceland

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MAIN TOWNS / VILLAGES
Stöðvarfjörður www.fjardabyggd.is
Stöðvarfjörður, south of Fáskrúðsfjörður, is a small and friendly town,
with only 250 residents . The fjord is famed for its natural beauty
and geology. Many rare and peculiar stones and minerals have been
found in Stöðvarfjörður and examples of these stones can be seen
in Petra Sveinsdóttir stone museum, an impressive collection of
stones and rocks with colourful semi-precious stone from eastern
Iceland.The Mountain Súlur, a basalt lava peak split into two awesome
columns at the top, is considered one
of the most majestic mountains in
Iceland. By the farm Bæjarstaðir at the
edge of the fjord lurks the amazing sea
gorge Saxa.
For a small village there is impressive
art life. Visit the Graphic Centre and
see the artists at work or perhaps
sit in on a short workshop. Located
in the same place is Gallery Snærós
where you can buy artwork made
by local artists Ríkharður or Sólrún.
And don’t forget Salthúsið, the local
market and photo exhibitions from
fishing industry and modern artists
exhibitions. Situated in the middle of
the town.
Stöðvarfjörður church watches majestically over the village and is one
of it´s landmarks. It
was deconsecrated in
1991 and now houses
the unique Kirkjubær
guesthouse. The local
restaurant Brekkan
offers personal service
and good food.
Things to do:
Petra’s Stone Collection.
Gallery Snærós and the graphic centre
Kirkjubær - overnight in the old church
Hike to Einbúi, the mythical rock of Jafnadalur.
Salthúsið market
Saxa the salty sea geyser.