Eyjafjordur has small fishing villages, islands, year-round whale watching, and attractions in Akureyri. The area includes places reached by ferry, air, and road, with departures from several settlements.
The fjord and its villages
Small fishing villages are located along Eyjafjordur. Hauganes has hot tubs on the beach, whale watching tours, and a restaurant. Dalvik offers whale watching trips and has a hotel and a guesthouse.
The islands in the fjord
Hrisey is known as the pearl of nature of Eyjafjordur and is renowned for its abundant birdlife. Grimsey lies north of the Arctic Circle.
Whales in the fjord
Eyjafjordur has whale watching year round. Trips depart from Akureyri, Hauganes, Arskogssandur, and Dalvik.
Akureyri as a base
Akureyri has the Akureyri Church, a botanical garden, restaurants and cafes, and the Hof Cultural Centre. These places give the town several types of cultural, garden, and dining facilities within the same base.
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