Siglufjordur, Iceland


The term ‘remote’ may have been coined to describe places like Siglufjörður, whose perch on the edge of a small fjord completely surrounded by majestic mountains makes it appear inaccessible except by sea. This unique setting means you’re likely to have the quaint village only to yourself, your fellow travelers and the friendly locals. Delight in the candy-colored buildings of the Siglufjörður Marina, home to excellent restaurants, and watch the daily catch being pulled into the harbor. The Herring Era Museum provides an intriguing glimpse at the triumphs and challenges of the local fishing industry through the ages, and the popular Segull67 Brewery is the perfect setting in which to absorb the town’s everyday life.