About Reyðarfjörður
At over 30km long, Reyðarfjörður is the longest and widest of Iceland's Eastfjords. Norwegians once operated whaling stations along the fjord, and fishing was naturally a part of the area’s history. These days the Alcoa aluminum smelter is the main employer, making this the most industrial pocket of the east. But industry doesn’t mean a lack of beauty – in fact, you may recognize some of Reyðarfjörður’s dramatic natural features if you’ve seen the British TV series Fortitude, which was largely filmed here.
Things to do
Reyðarfjörður Golf Course
Fjarðabyggð Golf Club´s course is called Kollur and is located on a hillside in the town of Reyðarfjörður.
The course has 9 holes, is par 70, and has beautiful surroundings. The course is considered easy to navigate and there is a beautiful view from tees 3, 4 and 7.
There is a 9-hole putting green at the golf lodge.
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Wartime Museum
At the Icelandic Wartime Museum, you can travel back to the days of the Second World War and the military occupation of Reyðarfjörður. The museum gives a vivid insight into life during the war in a country which has never had an army or been at war - with this one exception. The focus is on the impact of the occupation on the local population. On …
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Grænafell
The haven of Mt. Grænafell by Reyðarfjörður has served as the prime location for local outdoor activities for a number of years. At the top of the mountain, a beautiful lake awaits the visitor and a spectacular gorge carves the landscape beside the fell. A paradise of fine bushes at the foot of the mount completes the icing on the cake. The tiny fo…
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Búðará Canyon and Waterfall
A beautiful walking path from the center of Reyðarfjörður.
Búðarárfoss can be found above Reyðarfjörður. The waterfall is full of water and falls down Búðarklettar. The river flows down through the center of the urban area of Reyðarfjörður. A pleasant footpath up the Búðarárgil, from the city center up the Búðará river. The route leads i.a. past th…
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Food and Accommodation
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| Olis - Service Station | Búðareyri 33 | 730 Reyðarfjörður | 474-1147 |
| Reydarfjörður Apartment | Heiðarvegur 2 | 730 Reyðarfjörður | +3546924488 |
