SIGLUFJORD: The HERRING CAPITAL of the world & Arctic Bow Scenic Drive

Road Trip of the Arctic Bow Scenic Drive on the Troll Penninsula to the Herring capital Siglufjord and Iceland's second biggest town Akureyri.

In the real north of Iceland, there is the Troll Peninsula. A place that has been nearly forgotten over the last decades - but now started to bloom again. Explore the remarkable Arctic Bow scenic and historical route with me, visit the Herring capital Siglufjord, and the second biggest town of Iceland, Akureyri.

00:00 Intro Siglufjörður & Arctic Bow Scenic Route
00:56 Start in Holmavik heading to the Troll Penninsula
04:47 The Arctic Bow Scenic Drive to Siglufjörður
05:36 Hofsos and its swimming pool
07:04 Grafarkirkja - the oldest church of Iceland
09:58 Siglufjörður - the Herring Capital of the world
11:33 The Herring Era Museum
14:14 The Arctic Bow Scenic Drive to Akureyri
17:52 Akureyri: The second biggest city of Iceland

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// Riding a Yamaha Ténéré 700 called Fox. Bought the Fox myself in 2019 in Germany.

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//Equipment & Gear:
Klim Artemis Goretex Jacket (self bought)
BMW Pants Enduroguard (self bought)
BMW GS Gloves (self bought)
Raingloves from another brand (can't remember the name and they were terrible!!!)
Alpinestar Toucan Boots (self bought)
Klim Krios Pro Helmet (self bought)
Leatt Neckbrace (given to me by Leatt as my self-bought neckbrace was still in Africa)

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//Filmed with:
Drone: DJI Mavic 2 Zoom
Camera: Sony Alpha A7 rIII
2 x Go Pro Hero 8
DJI OSMO Pocket
Iphone 14
Tripod: Manfrotto BeFree
Tripod Iphone: Joby GorillaPod
Editing Program: Final Cut Pro X

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