Reydarfjoerdur

Reydarfjoerdur is located approximately 240 miles (386 kilometers) from Reykjavik, the country's capital, and about 90 miles (145 kilometers) from Myvatn.

Make sure you visit the the Icelandic Wartime Museum when you are in Reydarfjoerdur.

Staying in this popular part of the country should be an adventure, so be sure to take to the road and check out a few of the other charming towns and cities dotted around Reydarfjoerdur. Visit the Hengifoss and Skriduklauster in Hallormsstadur, approximately 16 miles (26 kilometers) to the east of Reydarfjoerdur.

Make sure you pack comfortable shoes so you can join one of the guided nature walks.

A way to experience the true soul of a place is by visiting the restaurants and cafés in the area. Try some dishes and chat with local residents. Ingredients found in a number of Iceland recipe books are lamb and root vegetables such as rutabagas and carrots. All-time favorite menu items include saltfiskur (dried and salted fish) and harofiskur (jerky type fish), but there are many more interesting meal options for foodies to try. Mondlukaka (almond cake) is a popular final course.

At the end of your time in Reydarfjoerdur, there's a good chance you'll catch yourself making plans to return to this very special place.