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Perfect lunch stop while touring the Golden Circle... the setting at Lake Laugarvatn is just lovely, and I wonder how many people realize the history of the Vígðalaug (“Blessed Pool”) right at the edge of the lake nearby. In any case, this is a great departure from the larger tourists sites (and crowds) to take a break at this little gem.
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Lindin
2 LindarbrautPerfect lunch stop while touring the Golden Circle... the setting at Lake Laugarvatn is just lovely, and I wonder how many people realize the history of the Vígðalaug (“Blessed Pool”) right at the edge of the lake nearby. In any case, this is a great departure from the larger tourists sites (and crowds) to take a break at this little gem.
Best brunch in the aeria. Good service with a smile. They also serve some pretty good pizzas!
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Þrastalundur
Best brunch in the aeria. Good service with a smile. They also serve some pretty good pizzas!
Subway
2 EyravegurFast food restaurant. Opening hours: 10:00-22:00
Kentucky Fried Chicken, Fast food restaurant. Opening hours: 11:00-22:00
http://kfc.is/veitingastadir/KFC-Sel
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KFC
2 FaxafenKentucky Fried Chicken, Fast food restaurant. Opening hours: 11:00-22:00
http://kfc.is/veitingastadir/KFC-Sel
Name of this small coffee shop is Græna Kannan (graena kannan): Opening hours, Weekdays:12:00-1800 Weekends: 14:00-17:00
http://www.solheimar.is/byggdarhverfid/graena-kannan-kaffihus/
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Sólheimar Ecovillage
Name of this small coffee shop is Græna Kannan (graena kannan): Opening hours, Weekdays:12:00-1800 Weekends: 14:00-17:00
http://www.solheimar.is/byggdarhverfid/graena-kannan-kaffihus/
Traditional Icelandic hot-dogs (drive through) and other fast-food.
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Pylsuvagninn
ÁrvegurTraditional Icelandic hot-dogs (drive through) and other fast-food.
Kaffi Krús
7 AusturvegurRestaurant in Selfoss
Domino's Pizza
2 34Pizzeria in Selfoss
Tryggvaskáli
TryggvatorgRestaurant in Selfoss
Guðni Bakari
31b AusturvegurBakery in Selfoss
Surf and Turf
22 AusturvegurRestaurant in Selfoss
Restaurant Minniborgir
Restaurant close to the cabin
Sightseeing
The Great Geysir, is a geyser in southwestern Iceland. It was the first geyser described in a printed source and the first known to modern Europeans. The English word geyser (a periodically spouting hot spring) derives from Geysir. The name Geysir itself is derived from the Icelandic verb geysa, "to gush", the verb from Old Norse. Geysir lies in the Haukadalur valley on the slopes of Laugarfjall hill, which is also the home to Strokkur geyser about 50 metres south.
Eruptions at Geysir can hurl boiling water up to 70 metres in the air.
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Geysir
HaukadalsvegurThe Great Geysir, is a geyser in southwestern Iceland. It was the first geyser described in a printed source and the first known to modern Europeans. The English word geyser (a periodically spouting hot spring) derives from Geysir. The name Geysir itself is derived from the Icelandic verb geysa, "to gush", the verb from Old Norse. Geysir lies in the Haukadalur valley on the slopes of Laugarfjall hill, which is also the home to Strokkur geyser about 50 metres south.
Eruptions at Geysir can hurl boiling water up to 70 metres in the air.
Gullfoss is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Iceland. The wide Hvítá rushes southward, and about a kilometre above the falls it turns sharply to the right and flows down into a wide curved three-step "staircase" and then abruptly plunges in two stages (11 metres or 36 feet, and 21 metres or 69 feet) into a crevice 32 metres (105 ft) deep. The crevice, about 20 metres (66 ft) wide and 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) in length, extends perpendicular to the flow of the river. The average amount of water running down the waterfall is 140 cubic metres (4,900 cu ft) per second in the summer and 80 cubic metres (2,800 cu ft) per second in the winter. The highest flood measured was 2,000 cubic
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Gullfoss
Gullfoss is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Iceland. The wide Hvítá rushes southward, and about a kilometre above the falls it turns sharply to the right and flows down into a wide curved three-step "staircase" and then abruptly plunges in two stages (11 metres or 36 feet, and 21 metres or 69 feet) into a crevice 32 metres (105 ft) deep. The crevice, about 20 metres (66 ft) wide and 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) in length, extends perpendicular to the flow of the river. The average amount of water running down the waterfall is 140 cubic metres (4,900 cu ft) per second in the summer and 80 cubic metres (2,800 cu ft) per second in the winter. The highest flood measured was 2,000 cubic
Glacier Tours on Solheimajokull.
Skaftafell, Iceland
Tel: +354 562 7000
info@glacierguides.is
http://glacierguides.is/GlacierTripsFromSolheimajokull
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Sólheimajökull
SólheimajökulsvegurGlacier Tours on Solheimajokull.
Skaftafell, Iceland
Tel: +354 562 7000
info@glacierguides.is
http://glacierguides.is/GlacierTripsFromSolheimajokull
Seljalandsfoss is one of the best known waterfalls in Iceland.Seljalandsfoss is located in the South Region in Iceland right by Route 1 and the road that leads to Þórsmörk Road 249. The waterfall is one of the most popular waterfalls and natural wonders in Iceland. The waterfall drops 60 m (197 ft) and is part of the Seljalands River that has its origin in the volcano glacier Eyjafjallajökull. One of the interesting things about this waterfall is that visitors can walk behind it into a small cave.
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Seljalandsfoss
ÞórsmerkurvegurSeljalandsfoss is one of the best known waterfalls in Iceland.Seljalandsfoss is located in the South Region in Iceland right by Route 1 and the road that leads to Þórsmörk Road 249. The waterfall is one of the most popular waterfalls and natural wonders in Iceland. The waterfall drops 60 m (197 ft) and is part of the Seljalands River that has its origin in the volcano glacier Eyjafjallajökull. One of the interesting things about this waterfall is that visitors can walk behind it into a small cave.
Þingvellir (Thingvellir) is a national park in the municipality of Bláskógabyggð in southwestern Iceland. Þingvellir is a site of historical, cultural, and geological significance, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Iceland. The park lies in a rift valley that marks the crest of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and the boundary between the North American tectonic plate and the Eurasian. To its south lies Þingvallavatn, the largest natural lake in Iceland. Þingvellir is associated with the Althing, the national parliament of Iceland, which was established at the site in 930 AD. Sessions were held at the location until 1798. Thinvellir was designated as a World Heritage Site in 2004.
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Þingvellir-Nationalpark
Þingvellir (Thingvellir) is a national park in the municipality of Bláskógabyggð in southwestern Iceland. Þingvellir is a site of historical, cultural, and geological significance, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Iceland. The park lies in a rift valley that marks the crest of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and the boundary between the North American tectonic plate and the Eurasian. To its south lies Þingvallavatn, the largest natural lake in Iceland. Þingvellir is associated with the Althing, the national parliament of Iceland, which was established at the site in 930 AD. Sessions were held at the location until 1798. Thinvellir was designated as a World Heritage Site in 2004.
Kerið (occasionally Anglicized as Kerith or Kerid) is a volcanic crater lake located in the Grímsnes area in south Iceland, along the Golden Circle. It is one of several crater lakes in the area, known as Iceland's Western Volcanic Zone, which includes the Reykjanes peninsula and the Langjökull Glacier, created as the land moved over a localized hotspot, but it is the one that has the most visually recognizable caldera still intact. The caldera, like the other volcanic rock in the area, is composed of a red (rather than black) volcanic rock. The caldera itself is approximately 55 m (180 ft) deep, 170 m (560 ft) wide, and 270 m (890 ft) across.
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Kerid-Krater
Kerið (occasionally Anglicized as Kerith or Kerid) is a volcanic crater lake located in the Grímsnes area in south Iceland, along the Golden Circle. It is one of several crater lakes in the area, known as Iceland's Western Volcanic Zone, which includes the Reykjanes peninsula and the Langjökull Glacier, created as the land moved over a localized hotspot, but it is the one that has the most visually recognizable caldera still intact. The caldera, like the other volcanic rock in the area, is composed of a red (rather than black) volcanic rock. The caldera itself is approximately 55 m (180 ft) deep, 170 m (560 ft) wide, and 270 m (890 ft) across.
Essentials
Budget grocery store (medum/large) Opening hours: Mon-Thu: 11:00 - 18:30, Friday: 10:00-19:30, Saturday: 10:00-18:00,Sunday: 12:00-18:00
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Bónus & Hagkaup
5 Larsenstræti Budget grocery store (medum/large) Opening hours: Mon-Thu: 11:00 - 18:30, Friday: 10:00-19:30, Saturday: 10:00-18:00,Sunday: 12:00-18:00
Grocery store (Small) Opening hours: weekdays: 09:00 - 19:00, Saturdays: 10:00 - 19:00, Sundays: 11:00 - 18:00
http://www.samkaupstrax.is
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Samkaup strax
Grocery store (Small) Opening hours: weekdays: 09:00 - 19:00, Saturdays: 10:00 - 19:00, Sundays: 11:00 - 18:00
http://www.samkaupstrax.is
Budget grocery store (large) Opening hours: weekdays: 09:00-20:00, Saturday and Sunday: 09:00 – 19:00
https://kronan.is/english/
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Krónan
Budget grocery store (large) Opening hours: weekdays: 09:00-20:00, Saturday and Sunday: 09:00 – 19:00
https://kronan.is/english/
Grocery store (small) Opening hours: Weekdays 07.30 - 23.30
Saturday: 08.00 - 23.30, Sunday: 9.00 - 23.30
http://www.samkaupurval.is/Verslanir/Selfoss/
Samkaup Úrval Selfoss
Grocery store (small) Opening hours: Weekdays 07.30 - 23.30
Saturday: 08.00 - 23.30, Sunday: 9.00 - 23.30
http://www.samkaupurval.is/Verslanir/Selfoss/
At Sólheimar Eco-Village is a tiny Grocery store called: Verslunin Vala.
Vala helps fulfill vital needs of the residents and visitors of Solheimar. The focus is on offering products made in Solheimar, while certified organic products and traditional product categories are available. In the gallery portion of the shop, the wide variety of arts and crafts produced by Solheimar’s residents in the workshops is available for viewing and purchase.
http://www.solheimar.is/en/solheimar/independent-companies/vala-market-and-art-boutique/
Solheimar Eco-Village
At Sólheimar Eco-Village is a tiny Grocery store called: Verslunin Vala.
Vala helps fulfill vital needs of the residents and visitors of Solheimar. The focus is on offering products made in Solheimar, while certified organic products and traditional product categories are available. In the gallery portion of the shop, the wide variety of arts and crafts produced by Solheimar’s residents in the workshops is available for viewing and purchase.
http://www.solheimar.is/en/solheimar/independent-companies/vala-market-and-art-boutique/
Hospital and medical emergency service in Selfoss. Remember never to hesitate to call 112 in case of emergency.
Ambulances and Fire department is located at Selfoss as well.
Hospital address:
Arvegur, 800 Selfoss
Tel. +354 432 2000 in case of emergency call: 112
Email: hsu@hsu.is
Heilbrigðisstofnun Suðurlands
ÁrvegurHospital and medical emergency service in Selfoss. Remember never to hesitate to call 112 in case of emergency.
Ambulances and Fire department is located at Selfoss as well.
Hospital address:
Arvegur, 800 Selfoss
Tel. +354 432 2000 in case of emergency call: 112
Email: hsu@hsu.is
Selfoss Police
1 HörðuvellirPolice in Selfoss, Tel: 112
Address: Horduvellir 1
Zip: 800
City: Selfoss
Mini grocery store only 3 min driving distance from cabin.
Opening hours:
Monday-friday: 09:00-21:00
Weekends: 10:00-20:00
Borg, Grímsnes & Grafningshreppur, StoppuStuð-Orkusalan
Mini grocery store only 3 min driving distance from cabin.
Opening hours:
Monday-friday: 09:00-21:00
Weekends: 10:00-20:00
Entertainment & Activities
Fun place for kids, mini Golf, small animals i.e. chickens, parrots e.t.c.
http://dev.vm121.hosting.1xinternet.de/dyragardurinn-i-slakka?cat=aov
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Slakki
Fun place for kids, mini Golf, small animals i.e. chickens, parrots e.t.c.
http://dev.vm121.hosting.1xinternet.de/dyragardurinn-i-slakka?cat=aov
Öndverðarnes
9 hole golf course in Ondverdarnes
Kiðjaberg
9 hole golf courses in Kidjaberg
Bíóhúsið
2 EyravegurCinema in Selfoss:
https://selfossbio.is
River Rafting in a glacial Icelandic river, Hvita flows from the glacier Langjokull towards the south and creates the majestic waterfall Gullfoss.
The river has a perfectly balanced mix of serene canyons and adrenaline pumping waves and rapids. No one should leave Iceland without embracing a river rafting adventure and experiencing the true power of nature in ts rawest form!
Along the journey, we raft through the scenic Bruarhlod canyon and in that stunning setting participants have the option of jumping from a high cliff into the river below.
https://www.icelandtravel.is/tour/item469376/river-rafting-in-hvita/#
Hvítá
River Rafting in a glacial Icelandic river, Hvita flows from the glacier Langjokull towards the south and creates the majestic waterfall Gullfoss.
The river has a perfectly balanced mix of serene canyons and adrenaline pumping waves and rapids. No one should leave Iceland without embracing a river rafting adventure and experiencing the true power of nature in ts rawest form!
Along the journey, we raft through the scenic Bruarhlod canyon and in that stunning setting participants have the option of jumping from a high cliff into the river below.
https://www.icelandtravel.is/tour/item469376/river-rafting-in-hvita/#
Parks & Nature
For you drive to Landmannalaugar a 4WD is necessary to cross river e.t.c. There some rivers to cross just before reaching the campsite and hot springs - you can choose to park without crossing last river, and walk the extra 3-400m to the campsite.
http://www.iceland24blog.com/2013/06/landmannalaugar.html
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Landmannalaugar
For you drive to Landmannalaugar a 4WD is necessary to cross river e.t.c. There some rivers to cross just before reaching the campsite and hot springs - you can choose to park without crossing last river, and walk the extra 3-400m to the campsite.
http://www.iceland24blog.com/2013/06/landmannalaugar.html
Everything Else
The Lava Centre is an interactive, high-tech educational exhibition depicting volcanic activity, earthquakes and the creation of Iceland over millions of years.
https://lavacentre.is
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LAVA-Zentrum
14 AusturvegurThe Lava Centre is an interactive, high-tech educational exhibition depicting volcanic activity, earthquakes and the creation of Iceland over millions of years.
https://lavacentre.is
Arts & Culture
HAVE YOU SEEN
A GIRAFFE TODAY?
The museum was opened to public in 2004. The Hunting- Wildlife Museum is the only museum in Iceland that is dedicated to hunting and wildlife.
The museum is not only established to entertain and inform the public but as a testament to ethical hunting, the right to hunt and to pass the skill of hunting on to future generations.
The collection contains a large number of Icelandic mammals and birds as well as mammals from Africa and Greenland, including a shoulder mount of muskox, full mount polar bear, giraffe as well as full mount lions, male and a female.
The collection is unique and should not be missed by anyone interested in wildlife and hunting.
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Veiðisafnið
EyrarbrautHAVE YOU SEEN
A GIRAFFE TODAY?
The museum was opened to public in 2004. The Hunting- Wildlife Museum is the only museum in Iceland that is dedicated to hunting and wildlife.
The museum is not only established to entertain and inform the public but as a testament to ethical hunting, the right to hunt and to pass the skill of hunting on to future generations.
The collection contains a large number of Icelandic mammals and birds as well as mammals from Africa and Greenland, including a shoulder mount of muskox, full mount polar bear, giraffe as well as full mount lions, male and a female.
The collection is unique and should not be missed by anyone interested in wildlife and hunting.
Ljósafoss Power Station
The oldest power station in the River Sog is located near Ljósafoss by Lake Úlfljótsvatn’s outflow. The station is located on the river bank east of the waterfall, and the water runs through pipes to the station’s turbines and from there into the river below the waterfall.
Operation of the Ljósafoss station began in 1937, when two turbine units were installed with a combined capacity of 8.8 MW. The third turbine was installed in 1944 with 6.5 MW.
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Ljósafossstöð - Hydropower Station
36 ÞingvallavegurLjósafoss Power Station
The oldest power station in the River Sog is located near Ljósafoss by Lake Úlfljótsvatn’s outflow. The station is located on the river bank east of the waterfall, and the water runs through pipes to the station’s turbines and from there into the river below the waterfall.
Operation of the Ljósafoss station began in 1937, when two turbine units were installed with a combined capacity of 8.8 MW. The third turbine was installed in 1944 with 6.5 MW.