Services for Travellers
Services for Travellers at Borgarfjörður eystri 2003.
Accommodation:
Ásbyrgi Guesthouse (Jóhanna Borgfjörð). Tel. 472-9920 / 472-9962, fax 472-9962. bergrunj@mi.is
Borg, (Skúli Sveinsson) ), Tel. 472-9870/894-4470 www.austurland.is/borg gistingborg@simnet.is
Réttarholt, (Bryndís) Tel. 472-9913/893-9913 helgima@mi.is
Hikers' lodge in Breiðavík, Húsavík and Loðmundarfjörður: Ferðafélag Fljótsdalshéraðs . 863 5813 ferdafelag@egilsstadir.is
Public campground by Álfaborg hill. Tel. 472-9928 / 457-2005 borgfiskur@simnet.is
Dining:
Fjarðarborg (Skúli Sveinsson, Helgi Hlynur, Ásgrímur Ingi) Tel 472-9920 fjardarborg@simnet.is
Álfheimar Restaurant , (Jóhanna Borgfjörð), ), Tel 472-9962, fax 472-9962 bergrunj@mi.is
Store:
Samkaup groceries, petrol, travel goods, Tel. 472-9940 / 472-9941,
Clinic:
Branch Clinic in Heiðargerði Tel. 472-9945 / 471-1400 112
Police:
Police Department at Egilsstaðir, Tel. 112 / 471-1223
Auto services:
N1 Petrol Station. Tel. 472-9940
Bank:
Landsbankinn, Tel. 472-9965
Exhibitions:
Kjarvalsstofa, Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval, exhibition in Fjarðarborg. www.kjarvalsstofa.is kjarvalsstofa@kjarvalsstofa.is
Hiking trails:
Numerous staked trails throughout the area of Borgarfjörður Eystri bay, described on widely available map reaching from north of Njarðvík to south of Seyðisfjörður.
Hiking tours:
Several parties organize tours through the area, including the Touring Club of Iceland, the Touring Club Útivist, Touring Club of Fljótsdalshérað and local residents and businesses. Information elsewhere on this home page.
4WD safaris:
Skúli Sveinsson, transport of luggage or passengers throughout the fjords and inlets, Tel. 472-9870 / 894-4470 www.austurland.is/borg gistingborg@simnet.is
Reindeer hunting:
Reindeer hunting guide : Skúli Sveinsson, Tel. 472-9870 / 894-4470 www.austurland.is/borg gistingborg@simnet.is
Interesting sights:
Community church, open daily, altarpiece by Kjarval. Scenic platform on Hafnarhólmi, esp. bird watching, closed mornings in June-July. Scenic viewpoint on Álfaborg, home to Iceland's queen of the elves.
Transportation:
Scheduled transport (passengers and luggage) with postal van Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri., Borgarfjörður departure 8 am - Egilsstaðir dep. 11 am - Borgarfjörður, Tel. 472-9805 / 894-8305 hlid@centrum.is
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