Stykkish�lmur - Feel the wonder... of the old town... For centuries, Stykkish�mur has been a centre of trade, service and transport for the Brei�afj�r�ur area. The village features picturesque old houses, the oldest of which, the Norwegian House, is a folk museum, where exhibitions are frequently held. Local handcraft can be admired and bought in Artist workshop Sm�vinir (Tiny friends), as well as in Galler'-Lundi. The new church at Borg is worth a visit. Concerts are given there every fortnight during summer. All general services are available in Stykkish�lmur, and historical sites and places of interest are within easy reach. Among the services offered in the vicinity, we could mention horse rentals, farm holidays and a shark-curing plant, which is well worth a visit. The Danish Days' family festival is held in August every year, a celebration of dancing, singing and artistic events. of the thousand islands... The Sea Tours boats offer a wide range of spectacular whale- and nature watching tours around the southernmost islands of Brei�afj�r�ur bay. Sea Tours operates two catamaran cruise vessels, both built in Norway. They are among very few boats in Iceland in a size class that have been specifically built for sightseeing. The sightseeing catamarans take 110-120 passengers, and dining facilities can seat everyone on board. The spacious dining room has a parquet dance floor and bar, ideal for light refreshments and parties. The Su�ureyja excursion is Sea Tours most popular tour. They explore the natural paradise of Brei�afj�r�ur bay where one can observe a fantastic variety of bird life, including puffins, eider ducks and the white-tailed eagle. They sail through tidal currents, see some very strangely shaped cliffs and enjoy the exhilarating peacefulness of entering a world of wildlife thriving in its own natural environment. A high point of the trip is when they cast-out a small net-plough and drag the seabed for some shellfish delicacies. When the net is hauled in everyone gets the chance to taste shellfish and sea urchin roe that just doesn't get any fresher, and see as well a wide variety of other marine life. According to experts, there are few places in the world today as well suited for whale watching as off of Sn�fellsnes peninsula. During summer most species of whale found in the North Atlantic are found there, including the largest in the world: the magnificent blue whale, which has been spotted on nearly all of Sea Tours trips. Two types of whale-whatching tours are offered from �lafsv�k: Large whale-whatcing and Whale whatching. Sea Tours also operate the car ferry Baldur which sails across Brei�afj�r�ur bay to Brj�nsl�kur twice a day during the summer months, stopping at the island of Flatey on the way, offering travellers the opportunity of a half-day's visit to this historical site. of the water... In 1998 a unique hot water source was found a few kilometres from the town of Stykkish-lmur. The water encountered in the reservoir is hot geothermal brine at 87�C. The water is unique and has similar chemical combination to the water in Baden-Baden in Germany. The water is extremely rich in minerals and seems to be very effective in the treatment of psoriasis and exema. The geothermal water is used for therapeutic bathing in the town's thermal baths. There are excellent sports facilities in Stykkish�lmur. The swimming pool is open all year round, a new pool at the sportcenter was opened in 1999 including thermal-baths, a great waterslide and an outdoor and indoor pools. There are soccer and athletics grounds, as well as an asphalt basketball court and an excellent nine-hole golf course near the camping-site. of the nature... The Sn�fellsnes peninsula and Brei�afj�r�ur bay are renowned for their natural beauty and remarkable wildlife. It is said that the islands and skerries of Brei�afj�r�ur are innumerable, and the visitor sailing among the islands will see the varied birdlife at close quarters and might even spot a sea eagle. The sea is also teeming with creatures big and small and the ebb and tide in the narrow straits between islands is a spectacular sight. There are several pleasant hikes to be made within the Stykkish-lmur area. A walk along S�gandis-island by the harbour will reveal a unique panoramic view. The nearby mountains of Helgafell, Dr�puhl��arfjall and Kerlingarfjall are also worth the hike and are easily accessible. of the hospitality... There are various choices of accommodation available in Stykkish�lmur. Hotel Fossh-tel Stykkish�lmur (fully licensed) is open all year round, and a youth hostel is open in the summer. Some of the inhabitants offer bed-and-breakfast, and there are holiday farms in the vicinity, as well as a pleasant camping site. For food and drink, the visitor can go to Fossh�tel Stykkish�lmur for a meal � la Carte. You can also find a restaurant, coffee-house, bookstore e.t.a. Stykkish-lmur has all you need.