Once ashore, there was a little confusion over the meeting spot. It led towards a mountain range. Today, the town continues to live off fishing, tourism and handicrafts, having been established as one of the main stops on cruises around Iceland. Egilsstadir | Gistihusid - Lake Hotel Egilsstadir - Egilsstadir is not the most picturesque town in Iceland, but it is a tourist hub with an excellent location. It is paved andsuitable for any type of vehicle. . Borgarfjordur Eystri is a small lovely village with not that many accommodation options. Puffins are cute birds that are pretty small, usually around 29 cm high, they weigh up to 500 grams, and their wingspan can be up to 65 centimeters. Places to Visit in Seydisfjordur - Tripadvisor One of the things to know about Iceland is that it's a very expensive country - see our Iceland Travel Budget. The area is a breeding ground for black-legged kittiwakes, a coastal bird that nests on steep cliffs. From late May to July the famous puffins also migrate here in large colonies to build their nests. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. At ground floor a delicious bistro, serving international dishes like pizza and soups reinvented with local ingredients like blueberries and reindeer's meat. Even though seeing puffins in Borgarfjordur is completely free, you can donate some money if you want to support this site. 113 Tours: Although we love to travel independently, some places are better to visit with a guided tour. The rustic Alfa Cafe is an interesting place to taste some local specialities like their waffles and fish soup. Don't count on taxis, This is a town with a population of around 700. Thankfully, the inside of the cafe was warm. As the best time to see the puffins is either early in the morning or later in the evening, chances are you need to stay in Borgarfjordur overnight.