brownie

We're thinking of including Akurery/Mytvan in our Iceland trip. <BR><BR>Has anyone been here or any other place if Iceland that would be duly recommended?<BR><BR><BR>We'll also be doing the Golden Triangle route as well, since we have 2.5 weeks. <BR><BR>We're not what anyone would call fit - but we're hoping to get some hikes in. Anyone done any around in Iceland?<BR><BR>Thanks.

Debbie

Brownie-suggest you do a keyword search on Iceland-unfortunately this county doesn't warrant much conversation, especially outside of Reykjavik. We're heading there shortly, and found some older posts helpful with information. Have fun !

nospam

Do the Blue Lagoon near Keflavik - really neat. I especially enjoyed Landmannalaugar (but difficult to get to w/o 4WD). Then we crossed to Myvatn across the middle, on the Sprengisandur route - amazing, like you're on the moon!!! Really cool, we stayed overnight in a cabin in the middle of nowhere, and had the most amazing hikes!<BR>Iceland is very very scenic.

Amy

If you're going in the summer, Thorsmork (Thor's woods--it's spelled with the Icelandic letter that looks like a P that has slipped) is great for hiking and walks of various lengths.<BR><BR>Horseback riding across the lava fields is good, as well.<BR><BR>Have a great trip!

brownie

Thanks for the replies. A few added queries ... <BR><BR>Mr. nospam(?) - "Then we crossed<BR> to Myvatn across the middle, on the<BR> Sprengisandur route - amazing, like<BR> you're on the moon!!"<BR><BR>Did you do that with a 4WD? We haven't had any experience with 4WDriving ... <BR><BR>Amy - where exactly is Thorsmork?<BR><BR>Thanks

sylvia

Myvatan is well worth a visit. Don't miss the Black Castles, really strange lava formations. If you are a bird-watcher it is a popular place for aquatic birds. It's worth remembering that in English it means Midge Lake and can live up to its name. If you are sensitive, take the kind of midge veil they use in Scotland and some good insect repellent.

Judy

I visited Lake Myvan and Akureyri area last June by bus. Akureyei is a post card like pretty town with interesting buildings. The craters and lava fields around Lake Myvan are very unique, but the black flies were absolutely killing for someone sensitive to bugs.

Amy

Tho'rsmork-spelled-with-the-pregnant-I-or-<BR>slipped -P and with two dots above the o (boy, do I need an Icelandic keyboard!) is located in south-central Iceland; you can day trip from Reykjavik or do overnight. <BR><BR>T(same letter!)hingvellir is also quite pretty for mild walk arounds and fun in the fissures.<BR>(also near Reykjavik)<BR><BR>Skogar is in the general region of Thorsmork; there's a great little folk museum there.

nospam

Hi! We actually took a 4WD bus across - we went 3 years ago in the "summer" (August), and there was a daily bus in each direction from Myvatn to Kirkjub...kleister (sorry for the spelling - I think it was that place). It is a long trip, though.