A Taste Of Icelandic Fishes and Beer

Gain an appreciation for local Icelandic specialties through tastings at three venues, each one a unique setting. Upon arriving at the only seafood store in Isafjordur, you will meet owner Kári Þór Jóhannsson, he will invite us to the back of the store where the fish is taken directly in from the boats. The day’s catch usually includes cod, halibut, haddock and herring at least one of which will be offered as sushi. Isafjordur also has just one microbrewery – Dokkan Brugghús, where you will sample a trio of beers made with local ingredients. The brewery uses artesian mountain spring water from the Westfjords that has been naturally filtered through ancient volcanic lava, which imparts a unique taste to every beer. Afterwards, you will be served a bowl of seafood soup at Tjöruhúsið, a family-owned restaurant that occupies one of the oldest buildings in Isafjordur. The soup’s ingredients change daily depending on the fresh catch.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Taste a variety of Icelandic specialties at three venues characteristic of Isafjordur.
• Sample sushi at the town’s only fish store and a flight of beers at the only microbrewery.
• Enjoy a bowl of piping-hot seafood soup that features the day’s catch.
• Hear how the dishes and beers are prepared using locally sourced ingredients.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.