Guidebook for Selfoss

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Guidebook for Selfoss

Food Scene

The best cakes in Iceland, wonderful atmosphere and great location by the coast.
Kaffigott
The best cakes in Iceland, wonderful atmosphere and great location by the coast.
Great seafood & famous for the their lobster. Perfect to take the dessert at Kaffigott cafe house, that has delicious Icelandic yummy cakes and great coffee drinks
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Fjorubordid Restaurant
3a Eyrarbraut
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Great seafood & famous for the their lobster. Perfect to take the dessert at Kaffigott cafe house, that has delicious Icelandic yummy cakes and great coffee drinks
Great Thai/international restaurant located near the banks of the glacial river Ölfusá
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Guesthouse Menam
8 Eyravegur
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Great Thai/international restaurant located near the banks of the glacial river Ölfusá
Tomatoes are the main them in the greenhouse. Basil tomato soup, pasta, grilled tortilla..................
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Friðheimar
Friðheimar
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Tomatoes are the main them in the greenhouse. Basil tomato soup, pasta, grilled tortilla..................
Unique restaurant and ice cream barn with a view to the cows
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Efstidalur II
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Unique restaurant and ice cream barn with a view to the cows

Sightseeing

Gullfoss (Golden Waterfall) is an iconic waterfall of Iceland offering a spectacular view of the forces and beauty of untouched nature. Gullfoss is part of the Golden Circle tour, located in South Iceland on the Hvítá (White) river which is fed by Iceland´s second biggest glacier, the Langjökull. The water plummets down 32 meters in two stages into a rugged canyon which walls reach up to 70 meters in height. On a sunny day shimmering rainbow can be seen over the falls.
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Gullfoss
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Gullfoss (Golden Waterfall) is an iconic waterfall of Iceland offering a spectacular view of the forces and beauty of untouched nature. Gullfoss is part of the Golden Circle tour, located in South Iceland on the Hvítá (White) river which is fed by Iceland´s second biggest glacier, the Langjökull. The water plummets down 32 meters in two stages into a rugged canyon which walls reach up to 70 meters in height. On a sunny day shimmering rainbow can be seen over the falls.
The geothermal field in Haukadalur and part of the famous route Golden circle
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Geysir
Haukadalsvegur
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The geothermal field in Haukadalur and part of the famous route Golden circle
Thingvellir is a favourite stop among travellers along the Golden Circle route. It has been a National Park in Iceland since 1930 and was named a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2004. When Viking settlers arrived in the 10th century it was the site they chose as the meeting place of Althing, the world’s oldest parliament.
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Þingvellir þjóðgarður
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Thingvellir is a favourite stop among travellers along the Golden Circle route. It has been a National Park in Iceland since 1930 and was named a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2004. When Viking settlers arrived in the 10th century it was the site they chose as the meeting place of Althing, the world’s oldest parliament.
Kerið 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.
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Kerið
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Kerið 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.
Arnarker is a cave in the Leitarhraun lava field, north of the old road leading from Þrengsli towards Selvogur. A marked path leads from the information sign by the road to the cave, and a ladder has been placed at its opening, down some 16 meters. The cave is about 516 meters long. It goes from the opening 100 meters south and 400 meters north.
Arnarker
Arnarker is a cave in the Leitarhraun lava field, north of the old road leading from Þrengsli towards Selvogur. A marked path leads from the information sign by the road to the cave, and a ladder has been placed at its opening, down some 16 meters. The cave is about 516 meters long. It goes from the opening 100 meters south and 400 meters north.

Parks & Nature

Reykjadalur valley is the most popular and arguably the most beautiful hiking area in Ölfus. Hot springs and colourful areas full of geothermal activity entertain along a hiking trail which leads to a hot river. For some of the length of the river the temperature in it is perfect for bathing and that's a wonderful natural experience
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Reykjadalur Heitur Pottur Hitarinn
816 Reykjadalur
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Reykjadalur valley is the most popular and arguably the most beautiful hiking area in Ölfus. Hot springs and colourful areas full of geothermal activity entertain along a hiking trail which leads to a hot river. For some of the length of the river the temperature in it is perfect for bathing and that's a wonderful natural experience
Secret Lagoon natural hot springs are located in the small village called Fludir and are in the Golden Circle area. The pool’s natural surroundings and steam rising into the air gives the place a magical feeling. The warm water stays at 38-40 Celsius all year. In the whole area there are several geothermal spots and a little Geysir which erupts every 5 minutes, showing off for the guests relaxing in the hot spring. During winter, the northern lights often give a great light show above Secret Lagoon.
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Secret Lagoon Iceland
Hvammsvegur
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Secret Lagoon natural hot springs are located in the small village called Fludir and are in the Golden Circle area. The pool’s natural surroundings and steam rising into the air gives the place a magical feeling. The warm water stays at 38-40 Celsius all year. In the whole area there are several geothermal spots and a little Geysir which erupts every 5 minutes, showing off for the guests relaxing in the hot spring. During winter, the northern lights often give a great light show above Secret Lagoon.

Essentials

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Krónan
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Bónus & Hagkaup
5 Larsenstræti
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Everything Else

For a swim in the open air
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Sundholl Selfoss
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For a swim in the open air

Entertainment & Activities

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Kayakferðir
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Arctic Adventures - Iceland Riverjet
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