Lonely Planet Scandinavia by Lonely Planet

Author:Lonely Planet
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lonely Planet

8Getting Around

There are wonderful hiking trails around Mývatn, but they’re not all connected. Without wheels you may find yourself on long walks along the lakeshore road.

You might consider renting a car in Akureyri. During calmer weather, a good option is to hire a mountain bike from Hike&Bike (%899 4845; www.hikeandbike.is). The 36km ride around the lake can be done in a day.

If you need a taxi (June to August), call 893 4389.

The East

As far as you can get (some 650km) from Reykjavík, Iceland’s impressively varied and sparsely populated east doesn’t announce itself as loudly as other parts of the country, preferring subtle charms over big-ticket attractions. The Eastfjords is the area’s most wondrous destination – the scenery is particularly spectacular around the northern fjord villages, backed by sheer-sided mountains etched with waterfalls. If the weather’s fine, several days spent hiking here may be some of your most memorable in Iceland.

Away from the convoluted coast, the country’s longest lake stretches southwest from Egilsstaðir, its shores lined with perfect diversions. Further inland are the forgotten farms, fells and reindeer-roamed heathlands of the empty east, and Snæfell, one of Iceland’s prime peaks.

Ring Road motorists often simply overnight in Egilsstaðir then speed out of the east. Lunacy! The east's spectacular fjords, scenic hiking trails, fascinating geology and friendly villages are some of Iceland's unsung treasures.

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