Driving around Eyjafjörður Countryside has long been a very popular route, which is not surprising since the area has a lot to offer and is one of the most prosperous counties in the country. You can visit the Christmas House, which is open every day, visit the Small exhibition museum, have homemade ice cream, learn about the history of the Great white plague, not to mention all the farms that offer all kinds of local food. A number of hiking trails and the path between Akureyri and Hrafnagil is ideal for those who want to walk, run or cycle in the romantic landscape of Eyjafjarðará river. A visit to the Forest Lagoon would be the perfect ending after a long day.
A good variety of accommodation are available in the area.
When traveling further east you have the option of driving through the Vaðlaheiði tunnel or traveling along the coastline to the village of Grenivík.
It is well worth going beyond the ring road and driving towards Grenivík. On the way, it is ideal to stop at Laufás farm and explore the old town there. There is a horse rental near Grenivík and the town itself is a beautiful stop. Látraströnd and the Fjords were inhabited in the past. These old settlements are a hiker's paradise, and more and more people are making their way to this area to get to know the diverse and beautiful nature and the history of our ancestors that awaits at every step.
