Petra’s Stone Collection
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Population 182, Plus Thousands Of Rocks
A quick visit to Petra’s Stone Collection in Stöðvarfjörður The Eastfjords might still be the most remote and least accessible part of Iceland — but their quiet charm, tiny fjordside towns, and sense of deep stillness are well worth the long drive.…
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Best Of East Iceland 2018: Best Museum/Gallery
The Eastfjords of Iceland are, geographically, one of the oldest areas of the country, and the furthest from the capital. The mountains slump diagonally into the sea, creating a beautiful and distinctive landscape. Many of the winding fjords are cut off from…
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Outside Reykjavík: A Whaling Station and a WWII Base
Road Trip: Hvalfjörður A question we often get is: “I’ve a hire car, and a free day—where should I go?” Obvious answers are Snæfellsnes and the south coast. But a less-travelled road is Hvalfjörður. This picturesque fjörd is near Reykjavík, and packed…
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PHOTOS: Petra’s Stone Collection
Petra’s Stone Collection is a museum of minerals and crystals collected by the late Ljósberg Petra María Sveinsdóttir, who lived in the small town of Stöðvarfjörður, population 200. Petra used to roam the hills surrounding the town looking for crystals, minerals and…
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Go East! A Trip To The Wild And Imaginative Eastfjords
Without fail, a drive across Iceland delivers a sharp shift in perspective from life in more populous places. In fact, one of the oft remarked-upon characteristics of a road trip through the Icelandic countryside is just how small it makes the visitor…