Mjóifjörður, the "narrow fjord", 18 km. long, is situated between Norðfjörður and Seyðisfjörður, and is known for pleasant weather and tranquility. The road leading to the fjord is relatively good, but is usually closed in winter, when the only access to Mjóifjörður is by the scheduled Fjardaferdir boat from Norðfjörður. The exhilarating road on the north side runs along the fjord side to Dalatangi, a lighthouse with a most magnificent view out towards the open ocean. The way to Dalatangi takes one along a rough and narrow trail along the northern coast of Mjóifjörður. A spectacular symphony awaits the traveler at the edge of the high and rugged shore: Waterfalls, steep cliffs an vales whith the roaring ocean below are not cut out for those suffering from vertigo! At the end of the road - as far eastward as possible - awaits the farm and the lighthouses. The newcomer is seized with an insular impression, all while contemplating the spectacular view of Loðmundarfjörður and Seydisfjörður, at times extending as far as the and at Mt. Glettingur in the far north. (source: East.is).
The old lighthouse at Dalatangi on the front of the fjord
Winter Solstice – Shortest Day of the Year. The pagan Scandinavian and Germanic people of northern Europe celebrated a twelve-day "midwinter" (winter solstice) holiday called Yule (also called Jul, Julblot, jólablót, midvinterblot, julofferfest).
The drive out to Dalatangi is on a turf path that edges its way out along the fjord and is accessible for all regular vehicles. It passes along landslides and cliff edges, past waterfalls and ravines, and when Dalatangi appears one gets the feeling of being on an island in the midst of the land.
65°16'13" N 13°34'30" W - East Iceland