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West Iceland Winter tourism 2014-15
Here are listed accommodations, restaurants, museums, galleries and activities you can experience
during this winter in West Iceland. Christmas opening hours are marked in red. Please note that the
information below is subject to change.
Mosfellsbær
Museum/Exhibition
Gljúfrasteinn, tel: +354 588 8066. Open 1/9-31/5 daily except Mondays from 10-17. Closed during
weekends from November until the end of February but group tours are available by appointment.
Eating out
Álafoss Café, tel: +354 566 8030. Open all year round, Mon.-Fri. from 11-22, Sat. from 11-19 and Sun.
from 12-19. Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec. from 11-22, 27th Dec. from 11-19, 28th Dec. from
12-19, 29th-30th. Dec. from 11-22.
Accommodation
Bæjarás 5 - Apartments, tel: +354 611 8699
Hótel Laxnes, tel: +354 566 8822
Tjaldanes, tel: +354 896 8926
Akranes
Info
Akranes Information Centre, tel: +354 433 1065 / +354 894 2500. Open weekdays from 10-15.
Christmas opening hours: 29th og 30th Dec. from 10-16. Also tourist information at the Lighthouse.
Possible to contact Hilmar, phone +354 894 3010 all Christmas.
Museum/exhibition
Akranes Lighthouse, tel: +354 894 3010. Open upon request. Christmas opening hours: upon
request, also several events in the lighthouse (for example concerts 20th Dec. at 20:00 and 21st
Dec. between 14-17).
Akranes Library, tel: +354 433 1200. Open weekdays from 10-18 and Saturdays from 11-14 (OctoberApril).
The Akranes Museum Centre, tel: +354 431 5566. Open 1/9-31/5 daily from 13-17 and upon request.
Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec., 27th-30th Dec. and 2nd Jan. from 13-17.
Handicraft
Dýrfinna Torfadóttir, Goldsmith and jewellery designer, tel: +354 464 3460 / +354 862 6060.
Open all year round on weekdays from 10-18.
Gallery Urmull, tel: +354 859 9590. Open Mon.-Fri. from 14-18, Sat. from 11-14 and upon request.
Activities
Akranes Swimming Pool, tel: +354 433 1100. Open weekdays from 615-21 and weekends from 9-18.
Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec. from 6:15-18, 24th Dec. from 9-11, 27th Dec. from 9-18, 28th
Dec. from 9-18, 29th Dec. from 6:15-22, 30th Dec. from 6:15-22, 31st Dec. from 9-11, 2nd Jan. from
6:15-22.
Wild West Tours, tel: +354 848 9047 / +354 896 1504
Eating out
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Café Ást. tel: +354 571 2230 / +354 844 9400. Open Sun.-Thurs. from 16-23, Fri.-Sat. from 16-03 and
upon request. Christmas opening hours: 26th Dec. from 21-3, 27th Dec. from 18-3, 28th-30th Dec.
from 18-23, 31st Dec. from 24-3 og 2nd Jan. from 18-3.
Café Skökkin, Kirkjubraut 2. Open daily from 11-18.
Domino's Pizza, tel: +354 581 2345. Open Mon.-Thurs. from 16-22 and Fri.-Sun. from 11-22.
Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec. from 16-22, 26th Dec. from 16-22, 27th-28th Dec. from 11-22,
29th-30th Dec. from 16-22, 1st-2nd Jan. from 11-22.
Galíto, tel: +354 430 6767. Open Mon.-Wed. from 11:30-21, Thurs.-Fri. 11:30-22, Sat. 12-22 and Sun.
16-21. Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec. from 11:30-21, 27th Dec. from 17-22, 28th Dec. from
16-21, 29th Dec. from 11:30-21, 30th Dec. from 11:30-21, 2nd Jan. from 11:30-21.
Gamla Kaupfélagið, tel: +354 431 4343. Open Sun.-Thurs. from 12-21, Fri.-Sat. from 12-22, Sun. 14-21
(on Fri.-Sat. the bar is open until 03). Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec. from 12-21, 27th Dec.
from 12-22, 28th Dec. from 17-21, 29th-30th Dec. from 12-21, 2nd Jan. from 12-22.
Garðakaffi, Akranes Museum Centre, tel: +354 431 5566. Open Tue.-Sun. from 13-17 and upon
request for groups. Christmas opening hours: 23rd, 27th, 28th, 30th Dec. and 2nd Jan. from 13-17.
N1 Gasstation, tel: +354 431 2061. Open Mon.-Thurs. 8-22, Fri. 8-4:30, Sat. 10-4:30 and Sun. from 1022. Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec. from 8-22, 24th Dec. from 9-14, 26th Dec. from 10-22, 27th
Dec. from 10-4:30, 28th Dec. from 10-22, 29th-30th Dec. from 8-22, 31st Dec. from 8-22, 2nd Jan.
from 8-4:30.
Olís Gasstation, tel: +354 431 1189. Open weekdays from 7-23:30, Sat. 8-23:30 and Sun. 9-23:30.
Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec. from 7-23:30, 24th Dec. from 7-15, 26th Dec. from 10-20, 27th
Dec. from 8-23:30, 28th Dec. from 9-23:30, 29th-30th Dec. from 7-23:30, 31st Dec. from 7-15, 2nd
Jan. from 7-23:30.
Skökkin Café, Kirkjubraut 2, tel: +354 431 5100. Open daily from 11-18. Christmas opening hours:
23rd Dec., 27th-30th Dec. and 2nd Jan. from 11-18.
Subway, tel: +354 431 5577. Open weekdays from 10-22 and weekends from 11-22.
Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec. from 10-22, 27th-28th Dec. from 11-22, 29th-30th Dec. from
10-22, 2nd Jan. from 10-22.
Vitakaffi "The Lighthouse Café", tel: +354 431 1401. Open Sun.-Thurs. from 11-23 and Fri.-Sat.
from 11-03. Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec. from 11-22, 26th Dec. from 24-3, 27th Dec. from
17-3, 28th-30th Dec. from 11:30-22 og 2nd Jan. from 17-3.
Accommodation
Akra Guesthouse, tel: +354 692 4624. Closed at Christmas.
Akranes Hostel, tel: +354 868 3332. Open during Christmas and New Year.
Bed & Breakfast Háholti 11, tel: +354 431 1408 / +354 861 1598. Closed Christmas and New Year.
Campsite Kalmansvík, Akranes, tel: +354 433 1065 / +354 894 2500. Open upon request.
Kirkjuhvoll Guesthouse, tel: +354 431 4580 (closed December 24th, 25th and 31st).
Teigur Guesthouse, sími +354 431 2900 / +354 861 9901. Closed Christmas and New Year.
The Little Guesthouse by the Ocean, tel: +354 695 6255 / +354 588 3089
Hvalfjörður
Museum/Exhibition
Hlaðir Occupational Centre, tel: +354 660 8585. Open upon request.
Galleries
Gallery Álfhóll, Bjarteyjarsandur, tel: +354 433 8831 / +354 891 6626. Open upon request.
Laxárbakki, tel: +354 551 2783 / +354 894 3153. Open daily from 10-22. Christmas opening hours:
23rd, 26th-30th Dec. and 2nd Jan. from 10-22.
Activities
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Bjarteyjarsandur Farm & Local Food, tel: +354 433 8831 / +354 891 6626. Open upon request.
Brilliant ATV Tours (from Þórisstaðir Farm), phone +354 691 2272
Swimming Pool Heiðarborg, tel: +354 433 8541. Open Mon. and Wed. from 14:30-19, Tue. and Thurs.
from 14:30-21 and Sat. from 11-14.
Swimming Pool Hlaðir, tel: +354 660 8585. Open for groups upon request.
Eating out
Bjarteyjarsandur Farm & Local Food, tel: +354 433 8831 / +354 891 6626. Open upon request.
Hótel Glymur, tel: +354 430 3100. Café Glymur is open daily from 13-17. Dinner between 18:30-21
(advisable to make reservations in advance). Open during Christmas and New Year.
Kaffi Kjós, tel: +354 897 2219 / +354 868 2219. Open on Saturdays from 12-20 and Sundays from
12-18 in October, after that upon request for groups.
Laxárbakki, tel: +354 551 2783 / +354 894 3153. Open daily from 10-22. Christmas opening hours:
23rd, 26th-30th Dec. and 2nd Jan. from 10-22.
Accommodation
Beitistaðir, tel: +354 897 6273 / +354 431 2678. Open 15/4-31/10.
Bjarteyjarsandur, tel: +354 433 8851 / +354 862 1751
Eystra Miðfell, tel: +354 433 8952
Guesthouse Móar, tel: +354 431 1389 / +354 897 5142
Hjalli, tel: +354 566 7019 / +354 897 2219
Hlíð, tel: +354 892 4010 / +354 823 0973. Open during Christmas and New Year.
Hótel Glymur, tel: +354 430 3100. Open during Christmas and New Year.
Kalastaðir, tel: +354 433 8970 / +354 663 2712
Kiðafell, tel: 566 6096
Laxárbakki, tel: +354 551 2783 / +354 894 3153. Open during Christmas and New Year.
Námshestar, Kúludalsá, tel: +354 431 2150 / +354 897 9070
The Lodge at Laxá in Kjós River, tel: +354 892 9263 Open for groups upon request.
Þórisstaðir Camping Site, tel: +354 433 8975 / +354 691 8975
Borgarnes
Info
Tourist information centre, tel : +354 437 2214. Open Mon.-Fri. from 9-17. Christmas opening hours:
23th, 29th, 30th Dec. and 2nd Jan. from 9-17.
Museum/Exhibition
Borgarfjörður Museum, tel: +354 430 7200. Exhibitions are open weekdays from 13-16 and other
times upon request, entrance through the library. The library is open weekdays from 13-18.
Edda´s World, tel: +354 437 1455. From 1st of October until 1st of April open Tue.-Thurs. from 16-22,
Fri. from 16-01 and Sat. from 12-22. and upon request.
The Settlement Centre, tel: +354 437 1600. Open daily from 10-21 and upon request (open at
Christmas as follows (has to be booked in advance): Dec. 24th from 10-14, Dec. 25th from 11-15,
Dec. 31st from 10-14 and Jan. 1st from 11-15. Please note that opening hours between Christmas
and New Year are as usual from 10-21). Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec. from 10-21, 24tn Dec.
from 10-14, 25th Dec. from 11-15, 26th-30th Dec. from 10-21, 31st Dec. from 10-14, 1st Jan. from
11-15 and 2nd Jan. from 10-21.
Transportation Museum, tel: +354 692 5201. Open Sat. from 13-17 and upon request.
Souvenirs/Gallery
Blómasetrið - flowershop/internet-café, tel: +354 437 1878. Open Mon.-Thurs. from 11-19, Fri.-Sat.
from 10-22 and Sun. from 13-17.
Gallery Brák, tel: +354 437 2002 / +354 860 2032. Open upon request.
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Gallery´s and workstudio´s in Edda´s World (open Sat. from 13-16 and upon request)
Gallery Gló, tel: +354 861 3352
Gallery Sóla, tel: +354 862 8948
Gallery Júlí, tel: +354 865 9345
Ljómalind farmers market, tel: +354 437 1400. From 1st of October until 1st of May open Fri.-Sun.
from 13-18 and upon request for groups.
The Settlement Centre, tel: +354 437 1600. Open daily from 10-21 and upon request. Christmas
opening hours: 23rd Dec. from 10-21, 24tn Dec. from 10-14, 25th Dec. from 11-15, 26th-30th Dec.
from 10-21, 31st Dec. from 10-14, 1st Jan. from 11-15 and 2nd Jan. from 10-21.
Activities
Borgarnes Sport Centre, Swimming Pool, tel: +354 437 1444. Open weekdays from 6:30-22 and
weekends from 9-18. Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec. from 6:30-18, 24th Dec. from 6:30-12,
27th-28th Dec. from 9-18, 29th-30th Dec. from 6:30-22, 31st Dec. from 6:30-12, 2nd Jan. from
6:30-22.
Eating out
Blómasetrið (flowershop and internet-café), tel: +354 437 1878. Open Mon.-Thurs. from 11-19, Fri.Sat. from 10-22 and Sun. from 13-17.
Borgarnes B&B, tel: +354 434 1566 / +354 842 5866. Open Christmas and New Year. Possible to
have dinner at the guesthouse 24th, 25th, 31st Dec. and 1st Jan. Best to order in advance.
Edda´s World, tel: +354 437 1455. From 1st of October until 1st of April open Tue.-Thurs. from 16-22,
Fri. from 16-01, Sat from 12-22 and upon request. Traditional Icelandic Skate Buffet on 23rd Dec.
from 11:30-13:30. Advisable to make reservations!
Geir's Bakery, tel: +354 437 1920. Open Mon.-Thurs. 7-17:30, Fri. 7-18, Sat.-Sun. 8:30-16:30.
Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec. from 7:30-20:30, 27th Dec. from 7:30-17, 28th Dec. from 7:3017, 29th Dec. from 7:30-18, 30th Dec. from 7:30-18:30 and 2nd Jan. from 8-18.
Hótel Borgarnes, tel: +354 437 1119. Open daily from 18-21 when accommodated, after that upon
request for groups (closed from December 1st - January 31st).
Hotel Hamar, tel: +354 433 6600 (closed 18th-25th, 31st Dec. and 1st Jan.). Christmas opening hours:
26th-30th Dec. and 2nd Jan.
Matstofan, tel: +354 437 2017 / +354 892 8376. Open daily from 18-22, the bar is open until 24
(during weekends until 03 if there are guests). Christmas opening hours: 26th-30th Dec. and 2nd
Jan. from 18-24.
N1, tel: +354 440 1333. Open daily from 8-23. The kitchen is open until 22. Christmas opening hours:
23rd Dec. from 8-23, 24th Dec. from 9-14, 26th Dec. from 10-21, 27th-30th Dec. from 8-23, 31st
Dec. from 9-14, 2nd Jan. from 8-23.
Olís, tel: +354 437 1259. Open daily 24 hours per day. Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec. open 24
hours, 24th Dec. open until 15, 26th Dec. open from 8, 27th-30th Dec. open 24 hours, 31st Dec.
open until 15, 1st Jan. open from 23:59, 2nd Jan. open 24 hours.
Stöðin, tel: +354 437 1282. Open Mon.-Thurs. 9-22, Fri. 9-23:30, Sat.-Sun. 10-23:30.
Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec. from 9-23:30, 26th Dec. from 10-23:30, 27th-28th Dec. from
10-23:30, 29th-30th Dec. from 9-22, 31st Dec. from 9-12, 2nd Jan. from 9-23:30.
The Settlement Centre, tel: +354 437 1600. Open daily from 10-21 and upon request. Christmas
opening hours: 23rd Dec. from 10-21, 24tn Dec. from 10-14, 25th Dec. from 11-15, 26th-30th Dec.
from 10-21, 31st Dec. from 10-14, 1st Jan. from 11-15 and 2nd Jan. from 10-21.
Accommodation
Bjarg, tel: +354 437 1925 / +354 864 1325 (closed December 19th - January 4th)
Blómasetrið, tel: 437 1878
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Borgarnes B&B, tel: +354 434 1566 / +354 842 5866. Open Christmas and New Year.
Borgarnes Hostel, tel: +354 695 3366 / +354 895 4366
Borgarnes - Room with a view, tel: +354 437 1560 / +354 841 6530 (closed December 15th January 15th).
Egils Guesthouse, tel: +354 659 1918 / +354 862 3121. Open Christmas and New Year.
Hótel Borgarnes, tel: +354 437 1119 (closed December 1st - January 31st).
Hótel Hafnarfjall, tel: +354 437 2345
Hótel Hamar, tel: +354 433 6600 (closed December 23rd, 24th, 25th, 31st and January 1st).
Christmas opening hours: 26th-30th Dec. and 2nd Jan.
Kría Guesthouse/Kría Cottages, tel: +354 437 1159 / +354 845 4126
Borgarfjörður and Mýrar
Info
Snorrastofa Reykholt, tel: +354 433 8000. Open on weekdays from 10-17 and upon request.
Christmas opening hours: 23rd, 29th, 30th Dec. and 2nd Jan. from 10-17. Open upon request for
groups on 31st Dec. and 1st Jan.
Museum/Exhibition
Agricultural Museum Hvanneyri, tel: +354 844 7040. Open Thurs.-Sat. from 13-17 and upon request.
Salmon and History Museum Ferjukot, tel: +354 437 0082. Open upon request for groups.
Snorrastofa Reykholt, tel: +354 433 8000. Open on weekdays from 10-17 and upon request.
Christmas opening hours: 23rd, 29th, 30th Dec. and 2nd Jan. from 10-17. Open upon request for
groups on 31st Dec. and 1st Jan.
Handicraft
Ása Ólafsdóttir Gallery, tel: +354 699 0531. Open upon request.
Rita and Páll, Grenigerði, tel: +354 849 4836. Open upon request.
Ullarselið - Wool Centre, Hvanneyri, tel: +354 437 0077 / +354 437 0078 / +354 435 1417. Open
Thurs., Fri. and Sat. from 13-17 and upon request.
Activities
Fljótstunga - Cave Tours, tel: +354 865 4060. Open upon request (min. 4 persons).
Fossatún, Trollgarden, tel: +354 433 5800 / +354 893 9733 / +354 892 2013. Open upon request for
groups.
Háafell Goat Centre, Hvítársíða, tel: +354 845 2331. Open upon request.
Húsafell Swimming Pool, tel: +354 435 1552. Open Sat. from 13-16, Sun. from 13-15 and upon
request for group (closed from November 1st until February 28th).
Húsafell Tourist Centre, tel: +354 435 1550. Open Sat.-Sun. from 11-16 in October and upon request
for groups (closed from November 1st until February 28th).
ICE, tel: +354 588 5555. Tours on Langjökull Glacier for groups upon request.
Swimming pool at Kleppjárnsreykir, tel: +354 430 1534. Open weekdays from 8:30-16. Tue. and
Thurs. also open from 20-22.
Eating out
Baula, tel: +354 435 1440. Open Mon.-Fri. from 9-21, Sat. from 9-20 and Sun. from 10-21.
Jólaopnun: 23. des. frá 9-21, 24. des. frá 10-13, 26. des. frá 14-18, 27. des. frá 9-20, 28. des.
frá 10-21, 29.-30. des. frá 9-21, 31. des. frá 10-13, 2. jan. frá 9-21.
Café Bifröst, tel: +354 433 3050. Open daily from 8-22.
Fossatún, tel: +354 433 5800 / +354 893 9733. Open for groups upon request.
Fosshótel Reykholt, tel: +354 435 1260. Open daily from 12-21. Advisable to call ahead (closed
December 15th - January 5th).
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Grábrók - Hreðavatnsskáli, tel: 421 1939. Open daily from 8-22. Christmas opening hours: 27th-30th
Dec. and 2nd Jan. from 10-22.
Hótel Á, Hvítársíðu, tel: +354 435 1430. Dinner available for guests and upon request.
Hraunsnef, tel: +354 435 0111. Open daily from 17-21 (closed December 31st - January 31st).
Christmas opening hours: 27th, 28th and 29th Dec. from 18-21.
Hverinn, Kleppjárnsreykjum, tel: +354 571 4433 / +354 863 0090. Open for groups upon request.
Húsafell Tourist Centre, tel: +354 435 1550. Open Sat.-Sun. from 11-16 in October and upon request
for groups (closed from November 1st until February 28th).
Munaðarnes Restaurant, tel: +354 852 1601. Opið Fri. from 17-22, Sat. from 14-22 and Sun. from
14-21.
N1 Reykholt - Hönnubúð, tel: +354 435 0050. Hotdogs and sandwiches. Open daily from 10-18.
Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec. from 11-18, 24th Dec. from 11-13, 27th Dec from 11-18, 28th
Dec from 12-17, 29th-30th Dec from 11-18, 31st Dec from 11-13.
Accommodation
Hótel Bifröst, tel: +354 433 3030
Brennistaðir, Flókadalur, tel: +354 435 1565 / +354 696 1544
Fossatún Guesthouse, tel: +354 433 5800 (closed December 20th - January 3rd)
Fosshótel Reykholt, tel: +354 435 1260 (closed December 15th - January 5th).
Geirshlíð, Flókadalur, tel: +354 435 1461 (closed December 15th - January 15th)
Guesthouse Gamli Bær, Húsafell, tel: +354 895 1342. Open upon request.
Hótel Á, Hvítársíðu, tel: +354 435 1430 / +354 691 5120
Hraunsnef, Norðurárdalur, tel: +354 435 0111 (closed December 31st - January 31st)
Iceland Guesthouse - Hvítá, tel: 692 3048. Open Christmas and New Year for groups.
Jaðar, Bæjarsveit, tel: +354 435 1535 / +354 895 6254 / +354 898 9254
Lækjarkot +354 551 9590
Milli Vina Guesthouse, Hvítárbakki, tel: +354 435 1530 / +354 861 3260 / +354 893 3260. Open for
groups upon request.
Nes Reykholtsdalur, tel: +354 435 1472 / +354 893 3889
Raufarnes Apartment - Rauðanesi II, tel. +354 437 1720 / +354 898 9240
Signýjarstaðir, Hálsasveit, tel: +354 435 1218 / +354 893 0218
Staðarhús Countryside Guesthouse, tel: 865 7578 (closed December 22nd - January 2nd)
Steindórsstaðir, Reykholtsdalur, tel: +354 435 1227 / +354 867 1988
The Old English Lodge by Langá, tel: +354 437 1826 / +354 865 3899 (closed December 20th January 2nd)
Snæfellsnes
Information
Grundarfjörður Information Centre, tel: +354 438 1881. Open weekdays from 14-18.
Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec., 29th-30th Dec and 2nd Jan. from 14-18.
Snæfellsbær Information Office, Ólafvík, tel: +354 433 6929. Open weekdays from 9-12 and
12:30-17.
Snæfellsjökull National Park - Visitors Centre, tel: +354 436 6860. Open October 1st - December 14th
and January 16th - April 30th from 11-16 (closed December 15th - January 15th).
Stykkishómur Information Office, tel: +354 433 8120. Open weekdays from 9-17.
Museum/Exhibition/Library
Bjarnarhöfn, tel: +354 438 1581. Open all year round. Please call ahead.
Grundarfjörður Library/Heritage Centre, tel: +354 438 1881. Open weekdays from 14-18.
Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec., 29th-30th Dec and 2nd Jan. from 14-18.
Maritime Museum/Fishermen's Garden, Hellissandur, tel: +354 436 6619. Open upon request.
Norwegian House, Stykkishólmur, tel: +354 433 8114 / +354 865 4516. Open for groups upon
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request.
Pakkhúsið, Ólafsvík, tel: +354 433 6929 / +354 433 6930. Open upon request.
Snæfellsjökull National Park - Visitors Centre, tel: +354 436 6860. Open October 1st - December 14th
and January 16th - April 30th from 11-16 (closed December 15th - January 15th).
Stykkishólmur Library, tel: +354 433 8160. Open Mon.-Fri. from 14-18.
Volcano Museum, Stykkishólmur, tel: +354 433 8154 / +354 896 9621. Open for groups upon
request.
Water Library, Stykkishólmur, tel: +354 857 1221. Open upon request.
Souvenirs/Gallery
Fjaran Gallery, Stykkishólmur, tel: +354 868 1617. Open upon request.
Gallery Braggi, Stykkishólmur, tel: +354 438 1808 / +354 893 5588. Open Tue. from 14-17, Thurs.
from 15-18 and Sat. from 13-17 and upon request.
Leir 7, Stykkishólmur, tel: +354 894 0425. Open Mon.-Fri. from 14-17 (advisable to call ahead). Open
for groups upon request.
Pakkhúsið, Ólafsvík, tel: +354 433 6929 / +354 433 6930. Open upon request.
Samkomuhúsið Arnarstapi, sími +354 435 6611 / +354 615 1962 (information centre, collections,
Icelandic food and store with Icelandic handicrafts). Open daily from 12-17 and upon request. Closed
December 23rd-January 2nd.
Smávinir, Stykkishólmur, tel: +354 438 1617 / +354 896 1909 (work studio, mainly wood carving).
Open upon request.
Seatours souvenirs and handicraft store, tel: 354 433 2254. Open Mon.-Fri. from 8-16 and Sun. from
10-11 and 14-15. Closed most Saturdays. Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec. from 8-17, 26th Dec.
from 14-15, 27th Dec. from 8-9, 28th Dec. from 14-15, 29th Dec. from 8-16, 30th Dec. from 8-16
and 2nd Jan. from 8-16.
Activities
Láki Tours, Grundarfjörður, tel:+354 546 6808 / +354 894 4076. Whalewatching from November April.
Lýsuhóll Snæhestar - Horse Rental, sími +354 435 6716 / +354 895 6716
Ólafsvík Swimming Pool, tel: +354 433 9910. Open Mon. from 7-8:30, 9:30-10:10 and 16:10-20, Tue.
from 7-9:10, 10:10-14:10 and 18:10-20, Wed. from 7-9:10, 10:50-12:40 and 18:10-20, Thurs. from
7-9:10, 11:30-12 and 16:10-20, Fri. from 7-10:10, 11:30-14:05 and 17:10-20, Sat. from 13-17.
Snæfellsjökull Glacier Tour, tel: +354 663 3371. Tours on Snæfellsjökull Glacier by snow scooter and
snow cat start again from March 2015.
Snæfellsjökull National Park - Visitors Centre, tel: +354 436 6860. Winter opening hours: on
weekdays, September-October from 11-16, November from 11-15, February from 11-15, March-May
from 11-16. Summer opening hours: 20th May - 10th September daily from 10-17. Closed
December/January.
Stykkishólmur Swimming pool, tel: 354 433 8150. Open weekdays 7-22 and weekends 10-17.
Seatours, tel: +354 433 2254. Open weekdays 8-16 and Sundays from 10-11 and 14-15. Ferry Baldur
and Vikingsushi Adventure. Ferry Baldur departs daily (except on Saturdays) from Stykkishólmur at
15:00. Vikingsushi Adventure daily from May 15th - October 15th (except on 29/9, 1/10, 4/10, 6/10,
8/10, 11/10 and 15/10, after that Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00. Has to be booked at
least one day before departure. Also upon request for groups.
Christmas opening hours:
Sæferðir Office: 23rd Dec. from 8-17, 26th Dec. from 14-15, 27th Dec. from 8-9, 28th Dec. from
14-15, 29th Dec. from 8-16, 30th Dec. from 8-16 and 2nd Jan. from 8-16.
Baldur Ferry: 23rd Dec. at 9:00 and 15th, 26th Dec. at 15:00, 27th Dec. at 9:00, 28th, 29th and 30th
Dec. at 15:00 and 2. Jan. at 9:00 and 15:00.
Vatnshellir, tel: +354 436 6860, email [email protected]. From October 1st until May 15th
daily at 13, 14 and 15. Has to be booked in advance for groups (8 people or more). Please note that
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because of weather conditions and snow there is a possibility that the cave is not accessible. Please
call +354 665 2818 for information.
Christmas opening hours: 20th-24th, 26th-31st Dec. at 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00, 1st Jan. at 14:00,
2nd Jan. at 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00. Necessary to make reservations because of the weather and
snow.
Eating out
Fjöruhúsið, Hellnar, tel: +354 435 6844. Open daily until the end of October from 11-17. Advisable to
call ahead.
Grillið Ólafsvík, tel: +354 436 1362. Open daily from 10-22. Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec. from
10-22, 24th Dec. from 10-14, 26th Dec. from 14-20, 27th-30th Dec. from 10-22, 31st Dec. from
10-16, 2nd Jan. from 10-22.
Guesthouse Virkið, Rif, tel: +354 430 6660. Open upon request for groups.
Hotel Búðir, tel: +354 435 6700. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec.
from 11:30-14:00 (skate buffet), 27th Dec. from 14:00, 28th, 29th and 30th Dec. and 2nd Jan.
from 14:00.
Hotel Egilsen Stykkishólmur, tel: +354 554 7700. Closed December 24th, 25th, 31st and January 1st.
Christmas opening hours: 23rd, 26th-30th Dec. and 2nd Jan.
Hotel Framnes, tel: +354 438 6893. Christmas opening hours: 23rd, 26th-30th Dec. and 1st-2nd Jan.
Hótel Hellissandur, tel: +354 430 8600. Christmas opening hours: 23rd, 27th-30th Dec. and 2nd Jan.
Hótel Stykkishólmur, tel: +354 430 2100. Dinner between 18-20:30. Closed from November 1st February 28th. But open for groups upon request.
Hraðbúðin Hellissandi - N1, tel: +354 436 6611. Open Mon.-Fri. from 10-20 and Sat.-Sun. from 11-20.
Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec. from 10-20, 24th Dec. from 10-14, 26th Dec. from 14-18,
27th-28th Dec. from 11-20, 29th-30th Dec. from 10-20, 31st Dec. from 10-15, 2nd Jan. from 10-20.
Kaffi Sif, Hellissandur, tel: +354 820 3430 / +354 577 3430. Open 10-12 October and 7-9 November:
Fri. from 16-01, Sat. from 12-01 and Sun. from 12-18. And open for groups upon request.
Kast Guesthouse, tel: +354 421 5252 / +354 693 4739. Open for lunch and dinner. Advisable to call
ahead. Open Christmas and New Year.
Langaholt, Ytri-Görðum, tel: +354 435 6789. Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec. until 16:00, 26th
Dec. from 13:00, 27th-30th Dec., 1st-2nd Jan.
Narfeyrarstofa Stykkishólmi, tel: +354 438 1119, email: [email protected], website: www.narfeyrarstofa.is.
Closed this winter.
Nesbrauð bakery, Stykkishólmur, tel: +354 438 1830. Open Mon.-Sat. 9-16. At lunchtime soup, bread
and pasta salad is offered. Closed 5th-19th Jan. Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec. from 9-16, 27th
Dec. from 9-16, 29th-30th Dec. from 9-16, 2nd.-3rd. Jan. from 9-16.
Olís, Stykkishólmur, tel: +354 438 1254. Open Mon.-Thurs. 7:30-22, Fri. from 7:30-23, Sat. 8-23 and
Sun. from 10-22. Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec. from 7:30-22, 24th Dec. from 8-15, 26th Dec.
from 12-18, 27th Dec. from 8-23, 28th Dec. from 10-22, 29th-30th Dec. from 7:30-22, 31st Dec.
from 8-15, 2nd Jan. from 7:30-23.
Plássið Restaurant, Stykkishólmur, tel: +354 436 1600, email: [email protected], website:
www.plassid.is.
Rjúkandi Hótel & Restaurant, Vegamót Snæfellsnes, tel: +354 435 6690 /+354 864 3139. Open Mon.Fri. from 11-14 and 17-20 and Sat.-Sun. from 11-20 (closed Desember/January).
RúBen Restaurant, tel: +354 438 6446. Open Sun.-Thurs. from 11-23 and Fri.-Sat. from 11-01. The
kitchen closes at 21:30. Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec. from 11-23, 26th Dec. from 24-3 (80s
disco), 27th Dec. from 11-1, 28th-30th Dec. from 11-23, 1st Jan. from 1-4 (New Year's Eve, disco).
Samkaup, Grundarfjörður, tel: +354 438 6700. Open daily from 11-19:30.
Christmas opening hours: 23rd Des. from 9-20, 24th Dec. from 9-13, 26th Dec. from 12-18, 27th
Dec. from 9-20, 28th Dec. from 10-20, 29th-30th Dec. from 9-20, 31st Dec. from 9-13 and 2nd Jan.
from 9-20.
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Samkomuhúsið Arnarstapi, tel: +354 435 6611 / +354 615 1962 (information centre, collections,
Icelandic food and store with Icelandic handicrafts). Open daily from 12-17 and upon request. Closed
December 23rd-January 2nd.
Söluskáli ÓK, Ólafsvík, tel: +354 436 1012. Open Mon.-Sat. 9-23 and Sun. 10-23.
Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec. from 9-23, 24th Dec. from 10-14, 26th Dec. from 13-18, 27th
Dec. from 10-23, 28th Dec. from 10-23, 29th Dec. from 9-23, 30th Dec, from 9-23, 31st Dec. from
10-16 and 2nd Jan. from 10-23.
Stykkið Pizzarestaurant, Stykkishólmur, tel: +354 438 1717. Open Sun.-Thurs. from 17-20:30 and Fri.Sat. from 17-21. Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec., 27th-30th Dec. and 2nd Jan. from 17-21.
The Old Fish Packing House, Stykkishólmur, tel: +354 438 1800. Only the bar is open on Fri. and Sat.
from 22-03.
Accommodation
Apartments Stykkishólmur, tel: +354 861 3123
Ártún Apartment, Hellissandur, tel: +354 845 1780
Brimhestar cottage, Ólafsvík, tel: +354 436 1533 / + 354 864 8833
Fjaran (cottage), Eyja- Miklaholtshreppur, tel: +354 895 0798. Open upon request.
Gíslabær, Hellnar, tel: +354 435 6886 / +354 867 7903. Open upon request.
Grund Guesthouse, tel: +354 438 1400 / +354 840 6100
Grundarfjörður Hostel, tel: +354 895 6533 / +354 562 6533 (closed December 16th - January 2nd).
Guesthouse Bænir & Brauð, Stykkishólmur, tel: +354 820 5408 (closed December 24th, 25th, 31st
and January 1st). Christmas opening hours: 23rd, 26th-30th Dec. and 2nd Jan.
Guesthouse Hof, Hofgarðar, tel: +354 435 6802 / +354 846 3897 (closed December 20th November 12th).
Guesthouse Hólmur Inn, Stykkishólmur, tel: +354 899 9144
Guesthouse Sjónarhóll, Stykkishólmur, tel: +354 861 2517. Open from April 1st - October 31st.
Guesthouse Sundabakki, Stykkishólmur, tel: +354 588 4130 / +354 893 6425. Open upon request.
Guesthouse Virkið, Rifi, tel: +354 430 6660 (closed October 20th-25th and December 22nd January 2nd.
Harbour Hostel, Stykkishólmur, tel: +354 517 5353 (closed November 17th - February 12th).
Hálsaból (cottage), Grundarfjörður, tel: +354 864 0366
Hótel Breiðafjörður Stykkishólmur, tel: +354 433 2200 / +354 861 2517. Open from April 1st October 31st.
Hotel Búðir, tel: +354 435 6700. Closed December 23rd - December 27th and December 31st January 2nd.
Hótel Egilsen Stykkishólmur, tel: +354 554 7700 (closed December 24th, 25th, 31st and January 1st).
Christmas opening hours: 23rd, 26th-30th Dec. and 2nd Jan.
Hótel Framnes, Grundarfjörður, tel: +354 438 6893. Christmas opening hours: 23rd, 26th-30th Dec.
and 1st and 2nd Jan.
Hótel Hellissandur, tel: +354 430 8600. Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec., 27th-30th Dec.
and 2. Jan.
Hótel Stykkishólmur, tel: +354 430 2100. Closed from November 1st until February 28th. But open
upon request for groups.
Hruni (cottage), Hellissandur, tel: +354 436 6644 / +354 896 3644
Höfðagata Guesthouse, Stykkishólmur, tel: +354 694 6569. Open Christmas and New Year. Please
note that no breakfast is served on Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st.
Hömluholt, tel: +354 894 0648. Open Christmas and New Year.
Kast Guesthouse, tel: +354 421 5252 / +354 693 4739. Open Christmas and New Year.
Langaholt, Ytri-Görðum, tel: +354 435 6789 (closed December 23rd, 24th, 25th, 31st and
January 1st). Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec. until 16:00, 26th Dec. from 13:00, 27th-30th Dec.,
1st and 2nd Jan.
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Langey Private Accommodation, Stykkishólmur, tel: +354 898 1457
Lýsuhóll Snæhestar, tel: +354 435 6716
Private Accommodation Alma, Stykkishólmur, tel: +354 438 1435 / +354 894 9542
Private Accommodation Skálholt, Ólafsvík, tel: +354 436 1117 / +354 867 9407
Rjúkandi Hótel & Restaurant, Vegamót Snæfellsnes, tel: +354 435 6690 /+354 864 3139 (closed
Desember/January).
Setberg, Grundarfjörður, tel: +354 438 6817
Snoppa Apartment, Grundarfjörður, tel: +354 897 6194
Snorrastaðir, Kolbeinsstaðahreppur, tel: +354 435 6628 / +354 863 6628
Sjónarhóll sími +354 433 2200 / +354 861 2517. Open April 1st - October 31st.
Stóri Kambur (studio apartment), tel: +354 852 7028 / +354 898 7028. Open upon request.
Suður-Bár Guesthouse, Grundarfjörður, tel: +354 438 6815 / +354 847 8759
The Freezer - Hostel, tel: 865 9432, email: [email protected].
The Old Postoffice, Grundarfjörður, tel: +354 430 8043. Open Christmas and New Year upon
request.
Dalir
Info
Búðardalur Information Office (in Leifsbúð), tel: +354 434 1441. Open daily from 12-18 (from January
opening hours are from 11-17) and upon request for groups.
Museum/exhibition
Dalir Heritage Museum, tel: +354 854 9952 / +354 430 4706 / +354 434 1328. Open upon request.
Eiríksstaðir, Haukadalur, tel:+354 434 1118 / +354 661 0434. Open upon request.
Leifsbúð, Búðardalur, tel: +354 434 1441. Open daily from 12-18 (from January opening hours are
from 11-17) and upon request for groups.
Activities
Erpsstaðir, tel: +354 843 0357 / +354 868 0357. Open Fridays and Sundays from 13-17 in October and
upon request.
Guðrúnarlaug, open all year round, no entrance fee.
Laugar Swimming Pool, tel: +354 434 1465 / +354 777 0295. Opening hours in October/November:
Tue. from 17-20, Wed. from 18-21:30 and Thurs. from 15:30-18:30.
Handicraft
Blómalindin, tel: +354 434 1606 / +354 894 6808. Open Mon.-Fri. from 12-18 and Sat. from 12-16.
Christmas opening hours: 20th Dec. from 11-18, 21st Dec. from 11-18, 23rd Dec. from 11-23 and
24th Dec. from 10-13.
Handicraft group Bolli, Búðardalur, tel: +354 434 1410 / +354 771 7713 (Ásta Ósk) / +354 893 7742
(Guðrún). Open in Oktober Fri., Sat. and Sun. from 13-18. Christmas market in November/December.
Also open upon request.
Hjá Jófríði, tel: +354 868 8362. Open upon request.
Eating out
Dalakot Búðardal, tel: +354 434 1644. Open weekdays from 12-12:30 and 18-20:30, Sat. from 18-20
and Sun. from 16-20. Christmas opening hours: 23rd Dec. from 12-13:30 and 18-20:30, 27th Dec.
from 18-20, 28th Dec. from 16-20, 29th-30th Dec. from 12-13:30 and 18-20:30.
Hótel Ljósaland, tel: + 354 564 4844 / +354 776 4103. Open Mon.-Fri. from 11-14 and 18-21 and Sat.Sun. from 11-21.
Leifsbúð, Búðardalur, tel: +354 434 1441. Open daily from 12-18 (from January 2nd opening hours
are from 11-17) and upon request for groups.
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Samkaup Strax, Búðardalur, tel: +354 434 1180. Open weekdays 9-21, Sat. 10-20 and Sun 10-21.
Christmas opening hours: 27th Dec. from 10-20, 28th Dec. from 10-21, 29th-30th Dec. and 2nd Jan.
from 9-21.
Vogur Country Lodge, Fellsströnd, tel: +354 894 4396. Advisable to call ahead. Open Christmas and
New Year.
Þurranes, Saurbær, tel: +354 434 1556 / +354 847 8660. Upon request. Open Christmas and New
Year.
Accommodation
Dalakot Búðardal, tel: +354 434 1644. Open Christmas and New Year.
Erpsstaðir, tel: +354 843 0357 / +354 868 0357. Open upon request.
Hótel Ljósaland, sími +354 564 4844 / +354 776 4103
Seljaland, Hörðudalur, tel: +354 894 2194 / +354 434 1116. Open for groups (accommodation for 12
pers.) upon request.
Svarfhóll, tel: +354 825 6369. Open upon request.
Vogur Country Lodge, Fellsströnd, tel: +354 894 4396. Open Christmas and New Year.
Þurranes, Saurbær, tel: +354 434 1556 / +354 847 8660 (accommodation for 20-30 pers.). Open
Christmas and New Year.
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