Things to do in The East
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Tækniminjasafn Austurlands
Tækniminjasafn Austurlands is housed in two buildings on Hafnargata: the impressive 1894 home of ship owner Otto Wathne, and a workshop from 1907. Seyðisfjörður was at the cutting edge of Icelandic technology in the 19th century – the first submarine telephone cable linking Iceland with Europe was brought ashore here in 1906. The museum charts this history with displays of old machinery, photographs, and a re-creation of the original telegraph station, foundry and machine shop.
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Café Nielsen
Occupying the midrange bracket between N1 eats and gourmet treats, the standard menu at Café Nielsen won’t blow you away, but you’ll probably end up eating here if you’re spending any amount of time in town. In summer there’s a pleasant leafy terrace and garden. The kitchen closes at 10pm sharp.
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Skaftfell Cultural Centre
This arty bistro-bar is the kinda place where you can chill out and doodle in your journal while Groove Armada wafts through the air. There’s free internet and you can choose from plenty of daily dish specials. If we lived in Seyðisfjörður, we’d probably come here everyday.
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Minjasafn Austurlands
Egilsstaðir’s cultural museum Minjasafn Austurlands is quite a sweet little place. Its displays focus on the history of the region, and they include a reconstructed farmhouse and 10th-century grave goods. Much of the information is in Icelandic only.
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Fjarðarsel Hydroelectric Power Station
The first high-voltage electricity in Iceland came from the Fjarðarsel hydroelectric power station, which opened in 1913. The power station, a 15-minute walk upriver from town, is still in operation; its small electricity museum opens on request.
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Samkaup-Úrval Supermarket
Self-caterers have the well-stocked Samkaup-Úrval supermarket by the N1 petrol station. It has a surprising assortment of Tupperware, plastic cutlery and thermoses – perfect if you’re contemplating a camping trip.
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Snack Bar
The snack bar at the Shell petrol station does hot dogs and sandwiches, as well as cooked lunch/dinner mains – usually something filling and Icelandic, such as fish soup or meatballs.
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Mini Ciné
Worth a look is the Mini Ciné, which, as the name suggests, is a casual place to kick back and catch a flick. When films aren’t being shown you can grab a coffee and a light meal.
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Swimming Pool
The town’s impressive swimming pool, with its indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, hot pots and a gym, is at the top end of Tjarnarbraut, north of town.
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Café Valný
This little coffee shop is a snug place in which to update your blog. Cartons of local tea and designer salad dressing are available for purchase in the back.
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Söluskálinn
Quick eats and an enormous sundae bar can be found at Söluskálinn at the N1 petrol station near the tourist office.
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Vín Búð
The Vín Búð alcohol shop is on the ground floor of the office building diagonally across from the N1 station.
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Shellskálinn
The Shellskálinn, at the Shell petrol station at the top of town, offers everything from pizza to Thai food.
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Fellabakarí
The small bakery, Fellabakarí, open on weekdays, is at the Ólís petrol station in Fellabær.
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Bónus Supermarket
Self-caterers have the well-stocked Bónus supermarket north of Fagradalsbraut.
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Samkaup-Strax Supermarket
The Samkaup-Strax supermarket is opposite the Shell petrol station.
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Skaftfell Cultural Centre
This arty bistro-bar is the kinda place where you can chill out and doodle in your journal while Groove Armada wafts through the air. There’s free internet and you can choose from plenty of daily dish specials. If we lived in Seyðisfjörður, we’d probably come here everyday.
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