Iceland Travel Journal 冰島旅行日記 26 - 2019.10.19 Ring Road, Öxnadalur, Glaumbær, Sauðárkrókur 一號環島公路, 厄赫斯納谷地, 格勞姆拜爾, 瑟伊藻克羅屈爾

Day 6's Notes - Continued 繼續第六天的雜記

Ring Road 一號環島公路

The Icelandic Ring Road (Route 1) is an 828-mile (1,332 km) paved highway that completely encircles the island, serving as a gateway to Iceland's spectacular and diverse landscapes. Along this route, travelers can access thundering waterfalls, massive glaciers, dramatic black sand beaches, and rugged fjords.

The South Coast alone offers a cascade of natural wonders, including the iconic waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, the striking basalt columns of Reynisfjara black sand beach, and the floating icebergs of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach.

Beyond the main loop, key detours await: The classic Golden Circle features the historical plains of Þingvellir, the geothermal area of Geysir, and the mighty Gullfoss waterfall. Northern highlights include the surreal volcanic terrain of Lake Mývatn and the beautiful Goðafoss, while the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in the West showcases gems like the distinctive Kirkjufell mountain.

冰島環島公路（1 號公路）是一條全長 828 英里（1332公里）的柏油公路，環繞整個冰島，是通往冰島壯麗多樣地形的門戶。沿著這條路線，旅客可以欣賞到雄偉的瀑布、巍峨壯麗的冰川、迷人的黑沙灘和崎嶇險峻的峽灣。

光是南海岸就擁有眾多自然奇觀，包括標誌性的塞里雅蘭瀑布 (Seljalandsfoss) 和斯科加瀑布/彩虹瀑布 (Skógafoss)、雷尼斯黑 (Reynisfjara) 沙灘引人注目的玄武岩柱，以及傑古沙龍 (Jökulsárlón) 冰川潟湖和鑽石海灘漂浮的冰山。

除了主環線之外，還有許多值得探索的支線：經典的黃金圈路線囊括了歷史悠久的辛格維利爾平原 (Þingvellir)、蓋錫爾地熱區 (Geysir) 以及氣勢磅礴的古佛斯瀑布/黃金瀑布 (Gullfoss)。北部亮點包括米湖 (Mývatn) 如夢似幻的火山地形和美麗的眾神瀑布 (Goðafoss)，而西部的斯奈山 (Snæfellsnes) 半島則擁有諸如獨特的教堂山 (Kirkjufell) 等瑰寶。

Öxnadalur 厄赫斯納谷地

Öxnadalur, a magnificent valley nestled within the Eyjafjörður fjord in North Iceland, is defined by its dramatic scenery. The valley floor is overlooked by the knife-edged lava peaks towering over Hraun—a breathtaking vista sculpted into sharp relief by centuries of glacial action and relentless frost.

厄赫斯納谷地是冰島北部埃亞峽灣（Eyjafjörður）內一個壯麗的山谷，以其震撼人心的景色而聞名。高聳入雲於赫勞恩（Hraun, 熔岩或岩漿）之上、刀刃般的熔岩峰俯瞰山谷底部，這熔岩峰是幾個世紀以來冰川作用和嚴寒霜凍雕琢而成的壯麗景色。

Glaumbær Turf Farm & Museum 格勞姆拜爾草坪農場及博物館

Glaumbær is a historically pivotal site in North Iceland, famed both for its deep history and its architecture. The town’s significance dates back to the very first years of Iceland’s settlement, notably serving as the home of Snorri Þorfinnsson (son of the explorer Guðríður Þorbjarnardóttir) in the 11th century. Snorri is credited with building the first ancient church at Glaumbær, establishing it as an important religious center. The site was long one of the most prestigious rectories in the region, hosting notable priests throughout the centuries. Today, the existing church was built in 1926, standing on centuries of sacred ground.

The area is now home to the Skagafjörður Folk Museum, whose main attraction is a unique complex of thirteen preserved turf houses. These traditional structures—some of the best-preserved in Iceland—date from the 18th and 19th centuries and were inhabited until 1947. Visitors can explore these turf houses and their "hobbit-like" rooms to gain a tangible understanding of traditional Icelandic domestic life, far beyond what simple text can convey.

Although we only admired the church and the turf houses from the exterior, our time at Glaumbær was well-spent. We watched, captivated, as shepherds actively herded their sheep, finding the whole process to be incredibly interesting and engaging.

格勞姆拜爾是冰島北部一處具有重要歷史意義的地點，以其悠久的歷史和精美的建築而聞名。這座小鎮的重要性可以追溯到冰島早期殖民拓荒時期，尤其值得一提的是 11 世紀時，探險家古德里德·索爾比約納多蒂爾 (Guðríður Þorbjarnardóttir) 之子斯諾裡·索爾芬鬆 (Snorri Þorfinnsson) 就居住於此。斯諾裡被認為是格勞姆拜爾第一座古老教堂的建造者，使之成為重要的宗教中心。長期以來，這裡一直是這地區最負盛名的教區牧師住所之一，幾個世紀以來，許多傑出的神父都曾在此任職。如今的教堂建於 1926 年，屹立於這片有數百年歷史的聖地上。

如今，斯卡加峽灣民俗博物館坐落於此，其主要景點為獨特的建築群，由十三座保存完好的草皮屋組成。這些傳統建築是冰島保存最完好的草皮屋之一，可追溯至 18 至 19 世紀，一直到 1947 年都有人居住在此。遊客可以參觀這些草皮屋及其「哈比人式」(hobbit-like) 的房間，從而對傳統的冰島家庭生活有更直觀的了解，這遠非簡單的文字描述所能表達的。

雖然我們只是從外面欣賞了教堂和草皮房，但我們待在格勞姆拜爾的時間卻過得非常充實。我們目不轉睛地看著牧羊人忙碌地趕著羊群，覺得整個過程非常有趣。

Shepherds herded the sheep 牧羊人放牧羊群

Sauðárkrókur 瑟伊藻克羅屈爾

Sauðárkrókur is the largest town in Northwest Iceland and the second-largest town on the north coast of Iceland, with a population of roughly 2,600. It is the centre for commerce, services, and food production for the area.

瑟伊藻克羅屈爾是冰島西北部最大的城鎮，也是冰島北部海岸第二大城鎮，人口約 2600 人。它是這地區的商業、服務和食品生產中心。