South Iceland The Official Tourist Guide 2012 2013

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Forword In this handbook you will nd all information about South Iceland in order to ease your journey and make it a memorable experience. We hope you will nd it useful. We also recommend our website: www. south.is where you will also nd information about upcoming events in this area and much much more. We wish you an enjoyable stay in South Iceland!
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Published by South Iceland Marketing Ofce. 2012. Layout: Zetor / Jsep Gslason. Photos: Jhann li Hilmarsson, Gsli Egill Hrafnsson, lfar Andrsson, Jn Sigfsson, Tim Vollmer, Erlendur Magnsson, Katrn Sigurardttir, Sigurur Jkull lafsson, r Kjartansson and others. Printing: Oddi Ecolabelled Printing Company
About South Iceland The South of Iceland is unique and it is the part of the country visited by far the greatest numbers of foreign travellers. Everything that makes Iceland interesting to visit can be found in South Iceland all the year round. History surrounds you everywhere, both ancient and recent. Other highlights are creative art, culture, ourishing trade and endless possibilities to enjoy outdoor life in all seasons. But above all there is the awesome and rugged nature stretching from the mountains and down to the sea. In all seasons of the year tourists can nd something to their liking. In winter the sun is reected on the pearly white snow, on long dark winter nights the northern lights dance around the starlit sky and the moon wanders through the clouds. At such times beauty, peace and quiet reign, unforgettable to those who experience it. Trips across the highlands as well as the lowlands are an indescribable adventure during both summer and winter. The farmers mind their farms. All the year it is busy in the country, and in spring the land is covered with its summer foliage. Life outdoors and trips assume a new form: hiking tours, riding trips, angling in rivers and lakes. Nature takes on a new look: hot springs, lava elds, volcanoes, waterfalls, the highlands, glaciers, rivers and lakes. All life is reborn after the frosts of winter and the countryside is at its most beautiful. Visit the southern countryside and take a look at the beauty, listen to the wind and the silence, discover the peace and quiet, and last but not least you may discover yourself. Welcome to South Iceland, well be happy to see you.
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INFORMATION CENTRES
Tourist Information Centre South Iceland
Sunnumrk 2, 810 Hverageri +354 483-4601 tourinfo@hveragerdi.is www.south.is
www.south.is Tourist Information Vik

Brydeb, 870 Vk +354 487-1395 info@vik.is www.vik.is
Tourist Information Centre Selfoss

Austurvegur 2, 800 Selfoss +354 480-1990 tourinfo@arborg.is www.arborg.is
Tourist Information Kirkjubjarklaustur

Klausturvegur 13, 880 Kirkjubjarklaustur +354 487-4620 info@klaustur.is www.klaustur.is
Tourist Information ingvellir

Service Centre, 801 Selfoss +354 482-2660 silfra@thingvellir.is www.thingvellir.is
Tourist Information Vestmannaeyjar

Safnahs by the city hall +354 488-2555 tourinfo@vestmannaeyjar.is www.vestmannaeyjar.is
Tourist Information Centre orlkshfn

lfus public Library, Hafnarberg 1, 810 orlkshfn +354 480-3830 / +354 863-6390 bokasafn@bokasafn.is www.olfus.is/bokasafn
Tourist Information Skaftafell

Skaftafell, 785 r +354 478-1627 skaftafell@vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is www.visitvatnajokull.is
Tourist Information Hella

Suurlandsvegur 1, 850 Hella +354 487-5165 tourinfo@rang.is www.rang.is
Tourist Information Hfn

Hafnarbraut 30, 780 Hfn +354 478-1500 tourinfo@hornafjordur.is www.visitvatnajokull.is
Tourist Information Hvolsvllur

Hlarvegi 14, 860 Hvolsvllur +354 487-8043 tourinfo@hvolsvollur.is www.hvolsvollur.is
ITM Skgar- Information and sales desk

By the Waterfall Skgarfoss +354 894-2956 itm@itm.is www.icelandtravelmarket.is
jrsrstofa Information
rnes, 801 Skeia-og Gnpverjahreppur Camping Site, Skgar +354 487-8843 8 www.thjorsarstofa.is
ITM Skaftafell- Information and Sales desk

Next to Skaftafell-Visitor Centre +354 894-2959 itm@itm.is www.icelandtravelmarket.is
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Iceland Cars
Trllhlar 15, 800 Selfoss +354 893-9313 icelandcars@icelandcars.is www.icelandcars.is Iceland Cars is a new but progressive car rental, offering efcient, trustworthy cars. We try hard to grant our customers a great service for very competitive prices. We deliver the vehicle to your hotel, guesthouse or ship and you can return the rental car at your hotel, free of charge. Discover Iceland your own way.
www.south.is Eagle Air

Hornafjararugvllur, 781 Hornafjrur +354 478-1250 ernir@ernir.is www.ernir.is Eagle Air operates a number of day tours and air tours out of Reykjavik and the Hfn area. Information of our scheduled ights to/from Hfn (Vatnajkull Region) can be found on our website and by phone. We also offer charter ights in Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands, as well as customised tours to suit the needs of our guests.
GT Travel
Fossnes C, 800 Selfoss +354 482-1210 gt@gttravel.is www.gttravel.is GT Travel is a certied travel agency and a coach rental company located in Iceland. The company offers a variety of tours and activities around Iceland for groups of all sizes. The company offers guidance in many different languages and can arrange accommodation, activities and meals. The coaches can be rented both with a driver and self-drive. GT Travels experienced staff is ready to assist you in getting the most out of your trip with suggestions for itineraries, accommodations and adventures around Iceland, tailor-made to your specications.
Iceland Excursions - Grayline Iceland

Hafnarstrti 20, 101 Reykjavk +354 540-1313 iceland@grayline.is www.grayline.is Enjoy Iceland with the leading tour operator in Iceland, offering rst class services, safety and exibility. Whether you would like to join an activity tour, go to the airport, do some sightseeing or just relax, you can be sure to nd a tour that suits your budget and time schedule in our large selection of tours! Iceland Excursions Gray Line Iceland is one of the top specialists in incoming tourism in Iceland, with a large selection of services available for individuals and groups. Visit our sales ofce in downtown Reykjavk at Lkjartorg square, call +354 540-1313 or consult www.grayline.is 11
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Reykjavk Excursions
BS Bus Terminal, Vatnsmrarvegur 10, 101 Reykjavk +354 580-5400 main@re.is www.re.is Reykjavik Excursions (RE) is a well-established but progressive company in Icelandic tourism. For more than 30 years RE have successfully operated the Flybus between Keavk airport and Reykjavk city or vice versa. The Flybus is fast, frequent and on schedule every day of the week, all the year round. Reykjavk Excursions also operate a wide variety of day tours from Reykjavk, guided by professional guides, but if you want to be the master of your own vacation RE have the solution for you. Visit all the magical places using an extensive bus network. For further information and bookings visit www.re.is. Enjoy your holiday in Iceland and let Reykjavik Excursions take you there!
www.south.is Helicopter.is
Fluggarar 23, 101 Reykjavk +354 561-6100 helicopter@helicopter.is www.helicopter.is Helicopter.is offers helicopter trips from Geysir. You can experience the wonders of Iceland from the air. Fly from Geysir to Gullfoss and see the power and beauty of this spectacular waterfall from above. After that we turn east and glide through the magnicent Laxrgljfur canyon, soar over Hagavatn lake and enjoy the splendours of the Langjkull glacial region. We can help you create a personalised helicopter tour that takes you to places you have only dreamed of.
Sterna
BS Bus Terminal, Vatnsmrarvegur 10, 101 Reykjavk +354 553-3737 sterna@sterna.is www.sterna.is Sterna is one of Icelands leading bus companies. The company has been running a scheduled bus services throughout Iceland all the year round for the last ve years. Our bus network covers most of Iceland and our diverse eet of busses can accommodate a variety of groups or individual travellers. The Bus Passports are Sternas most popular offer. The discounted Bus Passports give customers the freedom to travel at their own pace and the exibility to plan an itinerary suiting their own needs. We also offer different exciting day tours. 12
Norurug Helicopter service in Iceland

Fluggarar, 101 Reykjavk +354 562-2500 info@nordurug.is www.heli.is Norurug operates three helicopters and is the rst helicopter operator that offers package tours to many of the most popular tourist sites in Iceland. Norurug offers short tours at affordable prices and also longer tours that cost more, but are well worth the cost.Our tours include all the key attractions tourists are looking for during their visit, such as glaciers like Langjkull, volcanoes and eruptions sites such as Eyjafjallajkull, lavaelds, geothermal sites, hot springs and the rugged highland areas like Landmannalaugar in all their spectacular colours.
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TREX Travel Experiences
Hesthls 10, 110 Reykjavk +354 587-6000 All year round info@trex.is www.trex.is Trex was established in 1977. We are a coach rental service with a large number of coaches of all types and sizes. We specialise in organising coach tours and hiking tours for groups. There are daily departures to the attractive areas of rsmrk and Landmannalaugar in the highlands during the summer, as well as a 5-day trekking tour, Laugavegur, and a 3day highland adventure (Kerlingarfjll).
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AHA-Scooter, Vesturvegur 29, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 899-2696 Eyjablar Car Rental, Hfavegur 19, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 899-2589 Car Rental.is, Gagnheii 70, 800 Selfoss, +354 848-4490 Hertz Car Rental, Hornafjrur air port, +354 552-4470 J-Car Rental, Eyrarvegur 15b, 800 Selfoss, +354 482-4040
Snland Travel
Langholtsvegur 115, 104 Reykjavk +354 588-8660 All year round snaeland@snaeland.is www.snaeland.is Snland Travel was founded more than 50 years ago by one of the leading pioneers in bus rental and organized tours in Iceland. Since it was founded, Snland Travel has been owned by the same family. In the past Snland Travel mainly specialized in group tours of all kind and coach charters. We handle all land-arrangements; from accommodation, specialized guides, entrance fees and meals to transfers and excursions, tailor-made to each clients wishes. 15
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Great numbers of people pass through or by Hverageri each year. With a population of about 2300 and located only 45 km from Reykjavik, Hverageri may be viewed from the vantage point of the Kambar mountain slope, as it spreads out across a 5000 year-old lava eld. Throughout the year, pillars of steam may be seen rising up from the town and in summer it is truly a green community, abounding in trees. A green revolution is taking place as areas of woodland in and around Hverageri expand, with the locals working together in order to further develop their blossoming town. Certainly the most precious gem of the town of Hverageri is its geothermal area surely there are not many communities in the world with hot springs literally in their back yard. For safety reasons, the geothermal area is securely fenced off, but may be visited by arrangement with the tourist information centre. A new hot spring area emerged from the ground in the earthquake that shook Icelands southern part on 29th May 2008. It is situated on the hillside rising above the town. Several very active hot springs throw colourful mud and clear water up into the air and are a spectactular sight. Besides the hot springs, Hverageri has much to offer. Trout and salmon swim in the Varm river, berries are for the picking on the heath to the west of the town, and the area abounds in excellent walking routes. Not to mention the swimming pool, hot baths, whirlpools, a natural sauna and a tness centre. Also the NLF Health and Rehabilitation Clinic offers opportunities to seek health and happiness.
orlkshfn - lfus
lfus Municipality covers a total area of 750 km2 and has a population of about 1.700 people. The environment is beautiful with its lava elds, black sand beaches, magnicient mountain views, rich bird life and cliffs. Most inhabitants, or approximately 1,500, live in the shing village of orlkshfn, named after Saint orlkur, bishop of Sklholt (11331193). The town is important as a port because it has the only viable harbour on Icelands southern coast. Fishing boats have put to sea from orlkshfn for hundreds of years. During the days when shermen rowed out to sea, a eet of 2030 boats was common, and the population swelled to three or four hundred during the shing season.The modern town is young and grew around a shery company in the 1950s with a population increase in the 1970s after the eruption of Heimaey. Information signs on the history of the town are placed near a walking path leading from the church. Further information and maps are available at the information centre in the Town Hall. Today the industrial foundations in orlkshfn are ship-outtting and sh processing factories, together with business and service industries, while the most important industries in the rural part of lfus is agriculture, horse breeding and tourist services. Leisure opportunities are excellent in lfus, with hiking and riding paths, the geothermal energy exhibition at mountain Hengill and in orlkshfn an 18-hole golf course, football golf course and a new modern, fully-equipped sports facility with a swimming pool, hot baths, a steam bath, a waterslide and a spa.
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Vestmannaeyjabr
There are places in Iceland that simply need to be experienced. Vestmannaeyjar (the Westman Islands) are ll that group by virtue of their natural beauty, the bounty of their wildlife, particularly birds, and by being historically and geographically one of Icelands most distinctive places. The islands are part of a young and still active submarine volcanic system, most of them coming into being 10-20.0000 years ago. The passenger and car ferry Herjlfur makes the trip from Landeyjahfn in 40 minutes. From Reykjavk the trip by air is only 20 minutes by Eagle Air.
Selfoss - rborg
With a population of over 4000 inhabitants Selfoss is the largest town in South Iceland and is a part of rborg Municipality which was established in 1998. It also includes the villages Eyrarbakki and Stokkseyri. The distance from Reykjavk is 57 km. In addition to the Ring Road, Icelands main highway, which runs east and west through the town, roads lead from Selfoss in all directions, north to the Golden Circle / Keldur route and south to Stokkseyri / Eyrarbakki / the Reykjanes peninsula. The town is an excellent centre for day tours to the many places of interest in the area. Some salmon is caught downriver from the lfus bridge. All necessary services for tourists (including a hospital, pharmacies, banks, a shopping centre, restaurants, hotels, a golf course, a cinema, horse farms, an airport and much more) are available in Selfoss.
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Eyrarbakki - rborg
The friendly village of Eyrarbakki used to be the largest commercial community and the main harbour on the south coast of Iceland in earlier times. A large number of preserved houses from the period 1890-1920 are situated in Eyrarbakki and therefore a visit is like reverting a 100 years back in time. Other popular tourist attractions are The Eyrarbakki Maritime Museum and the rnesssla Folk Museum, located at the legendary The House in Eyrarbakki, built in 1765. In Eyrarbakki there is also a ne camping site, a guesthouse and a restaurant. On the rocky shore you can witness an amazing view of the Atlantic Ocean, as well as watch the surf break. It is an ideal spot for hiking and bird-watching.The Fli Bird Reserve lies northwest of Eyrarbakki and is an important nesting area.
Flahreppur
Flahreppur provides peaceful environment, historic areas and beautiful nature to the east of Selfoss. Agriculture is the main livelihood along with increasing tourism services. The cultural foundation of the area has deep roots in history and includes many people of skill and trade. The community offers many occasions for social gatherings, for example by the womens council and a youth organization. The great waterfall Urridafoss is located in Flahreppur in the mighty jrs river as well as the greatest lava ow on Earth since the last ice age: The jrs lava eld. The scenery is exceptionally wide, a range of mountains, glaciers and islands. One of the Icelandic sagas, Flamanna saga, preserves accounts about this area which is also a paradise for naturalists and bird-watchers.
Stokkseyri - rborg
The small village of Stokkseyri is renowned for its beautiful seashore, breaking waves and birdlife. Rich handicraft and cultural life is held in high esteem in Stokkseyri. Workshops and galleries, a Ghost Center and the Elves, Trolls and Northern Lights Museum are all situated in a Cultural Centre an old sh processing factory that has found a new role due to changes in the shing industry. The Hunting Museum keeps a large collection of mounted animals and rearms and the bunkhouse urarb shows an excellent example of how shermen had to make use of what nature provided. Stokkseyri also offers a splendid seafood restaurant, the guesthouse Kvldstjarnan, an outdoor swimming pool, kayak sailing tours, a family recreation park with animals and a camping site. Further east from Stokkseyri there is the Knarrarsviti lighthouse, whose architectural design is an interesting blend of functionalism and art nouveau.
Inland rnesssla Uppsveitir

One of Icelands most popular tourist areas, inland rnesssla boasts a wealth of natural wonders and well-marked historical sites. Hot springs and geothermal heat characterise the region and make their impact on the culture of the area, as well as on the historical sites marking milestones in the history of the country and society of Iceland. The inlands in rnesssla stretch from ingvellir to the jrs river and into the central highlands. The inhabitants are about 2600 and live in four municipalities: Blskgabygg, Grmsnes- og Grafningshreppur, Hrunamannahreppur and Skeia- og Gnpverjahreppur.
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Laugarvatn - Blskgabygg
Laugarvatn is a shallow lake, about 2 km2 in size, and is located in the inlands of rnesssla, midway between ingvellir, Gullfoss and Geysir, 100 km from Reykjavk. Under its oor there are hot springs heating the lake so it is warm and suitable for bathing all year round. On its bank rests a village of over 300 inhabitants, also named Laugarvatn. The Laugarvatnsfjall mountain with its birch-covered slopes on the west shelters the village and also adds to the charm and beauty of the place. Between the mountain and the lake, north of the village, there is a panoramic point (hringsj) providing a good view over the lake and its surroundings. In addition, amongst the green hills and woods north of the lake the area is suitable for camping, pony-trekking and hiking. Nearby you will nd marked hiking routes. It is possible to hire a boat to use at lake Laugarvatn. Just outside Laugarvatn there is a golf course and possibilities of angling in lakes and rivers in the area. Laugarvatn is a popular tourist resort for Icelanders, and it is also the site of educational institutions, as for example the Grammar School of Laugarvatn.
Flir - Hrunamannahreppur
Flir is a rapidly growing community in the centre of Hrunamanna hreppur district, about 25 minutes off the main Ring Road. The area is considered to be very fertile and beautiful. Litla-Lax, a clear spring river runs through the village in an attractive basin. Mifell, a small mountain, towers over Flir, and gives the surrounding area a distinctive look. Good walking and riding paths lie to the top of Mifell. Up there you will nd an impressive lake and from the top there is a great view over the area. The main sources of employment in Flir are services, industry and horticulture. Geothermal heat is utilised for greenhouses, and here is the biggest mushroom factory in Iceland. The surrounding area is a popular location for summerhouses. Flir has excellent services available for visitors. Among those are a grocery store, restaurants, a swimming pool, accommodation in the three star Icelandair Hotel Flir, a camping ground, golf courses, a horse rental, and a small aireld. A folk museum is at the farm Grf.
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Hvolsvllur Rangring eystra

East Rangring, with a population of 1750, is a vast district in the central South Iceland and ranges from the highlands to the sea. It boasts a great number of geological wonders, a fact which has led the district to seek to become a member of the European Geopark Network along with two other districts; Mrdalshreppur and Kirkjubjarklaustur. Hvolsvllur is the regions largest town (860 inhabitants) and all operations relating to the eruption in Eyjafjallajkull in 2010 were organised from there. The main industries in the area are agriculture and tourism and Hvolsvllur is in fact the only town in Iceland that was not established on the coast or by a river, but entirely as a centre of service for the area. Only 106 km from Reykjavik, Hvolsvllur is surrounded by plentiful recreation areas and natural wonders, all within 15 minutes up to one hours drive. Peaceful farmlands suddenly and dramatically give way to nearly vertical slopes that reach down to the main road. Kilometre after kilometre of endless black sand beaches hug the shoreline. Hvolsvllur is an excellent location as base from which to explore South Iceland. Its central location makes it ideal for day trips in the region and then back for a good nights sleep in one of the areas many types of accommodation. The farmers market in the town centre, next to the post ofce, is a great place to stop. Here you will nd a variety of locally produced foodstuffs for sale, locally produced hand-knitted items of all kinds, handicrafts by local artisans, original wooden toys and superb organic ice cream. A lovely green space for stretching ones legs and where the children can run around is adjacent to the farmers market and hosts an outdoor exhibition by local photographers. There are camping-grounds, youth hostels, guest houses and hotels ranging from 1 to 4 stars. Ferry trips to the Westman Islands are now possible from the new harbour, Landeyjahfn, which opened in July, 2010 and is just a 20 minutes drive from Hvolsvllur.
Eyjafjallajkull, that certain volcano with a ridiculously difcult-topronounce name that wrought havoc with air travel around most of Europe and even affected many ights to the United States, is located in the district of East Rangring and has become one of the areas main attractions, but by no means the only sight to see in the area. The district contains many natural treasures and is also the scene of one of the renowned Icelandic sagas, the Saga of the Burning of Njll. Some of the most renowned places are for instance Skgar, with its amazingly picturesque Skgarfoss waterfall, Seljalandsfoss waterfall, behind which it is possible to walk, and rsmrk, which is a beautiful and fertile mountain ridge north of Eyjafjallajkull with various trekking routes in the area and therefore very popular among hikers. There is a great variety of activities in the area for those who wish to explore the sites with local guides.
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Vk - Mrdalshreppur sahreppur
sahreppur is a community on the western edge of Rangrvallassla and takes its name from the sar, natural ridges in the area. On the Ring Road the community has its limits from the bridge of jrs river in the west and to the east the boundary is about 500 m from Landvegamt. There has been a bridge across jrs since 1895. sahreppur has about 200 inhabitants who have agriculture and service as their main employment. The nature varies between grassy swamps, reclaimable land, farm areas, hills and ridges.The biggest nesting place of the grey lag goose is in the swampy desolated area of Frakkavatn. The structure of habitation is mostly clusters of farms around the ridges, Vetleifsholtscluster, scluster, smund arstaircluster, Hamracluster, Sumaliabjarcluster, and Klfholtscluster. In the area of sahreppur there are many articial caves, used as animal houses up to the 20th century, but in the rst centuries after the settlement of Iclenad it is said they were used for human habitation. Schools and other basic service for the inhabitants of sahreppur are kept up in good co-operation with their neighbouring communitys in Rangrvallassla, Skaftrhreppur and Mrdalshreppur.
Vk is Icelands most southerly village. Although this community of about 600 inhabitants faces the open Atlantic, Vk is the only seaside settlement in Iceland left without a harbour due to natural circumstances. Nevertheless,Vks inhabitants go shing with the help of their amphibious boats, which enable them to drive, literally, out to sea.The average precipitation in Vk is the highest in the whole of Iceland - which of course means that there is a lot of rain, snow, wind, sleet, hail and fog here. This is, however, not always the case as the weather here changes very rapidly, the sun comes back out, and therefore rainbows are probably more frequent and vivid here than anywhere else. The natural beauty of the area is spectacular.There are many places of interest in the vicinity of Vk. Just east of the outskirts of the village lies one of Europes biggest arctic tern breeding grounds. South of Vk there is a beautiful beach, which the international ISLANDS Magazine named one of the worlds ten best island beaches in 1991. A short hike within the close vicinity of Vk is sure to satisfy all serious nature lovers and bird-watchers. To the south of Reynisfjall mountain a spectacular set of rock columns called Reynisdrangar rise majestically out of the Atlantic Ocean.
Hella Rangring ytra

Inhabitants in western Rangring (Rangring ytra) are about 1600.The borders of the district lie from sahreppur district, from jrs river in the west to Vatnajkull glacier in the north. The south border lies from the Mrdalsjkull glacier to Eystri-Rang river. In Rangring ytra agriculture ourishes. In the area you can nd many well-known nature resources and historical places, for example the mountain of Hekla, Landmannalaugar and the saga-trail of Njls saga. The town of Hella is the biggest residential area with about 800 inhabitants. Hellas inhabitants are primarily occupied with services for the agriculture, their surrounding areas and the tourism industry. At Hella there is a bank, a post ofce, a tourist information centre, a hotel, guesthouses, camping sites, restaurants, shops, a pharmacy, a healthcare centre, a sports centre, a swimming pool, car services, a rescue team, gas stations and other businesses and public services. 26 27
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Dyrhlaey, where the unique rock arch is found, is a 120 m high promontory in the western part of the Mrdalur district. Dyrhlaey is Icelands most southerly tip. North of Vk rises the bulk of the 700 km2 Mrdalsjkull glacier, Icelands fourth largest. Approximately 600 metres below the ice lies the dormant subglacial volcano Katla. Katla is one of Icelands most active volcanoes, and has on average erupted twice a century, the last occasion being in 1918. Vk has good travel services and offers plenty of camping and hotel space ( Edda Hotel ). Among the many aspects of Vk that make it attractive to tourists are the increasingly popular sea-and-land trips in boats, sight-seeing ights; snowmobile trips, ice-climbing and dogsledding on Mrdalsjkull glacier; excellent salmon and trout shing; horseback riding, a wool center and a sh farm / retail outlet of smoked salmon, to list but a few. Not many other places in Iceland offer as many contrasts of nature as Mrdalur. The area is therefore an ideal place to visit for travellers who want to enjoy good service and the best of what the countrys natural environment has to offer.
Skaftrhreppur
If you want something different it is ideal to visit Skaftrhreppur, where 100 km2 is shared by only 7 people. We offer you our services on local farms and in the village of Kirkjubjarklaustur. Here you will nd some of Icelands natural treasures, Eldgj, Langisjr and Lakaggar, to name only a few. It is an area where earth and people have been shaped by re, wind and water. Skaftrhreppur is a gateway to the southeast and a part of Vatnajkull National Park.
Kirkjubjarklaustur - Skaftrhreppur
Kirkjubjarklaustur was known in olden times as Kirkjubr (Church Farm) and was an important farming estate. It is one of the most tongue-twisting words to pronounce of any location in Iceland. Kirkjubjarklaustur has developed into a village, the only centre of population in the district, with about 150 inhabitants. Kirkjubjarklaustur, often abbreviated to Klaustur, is centrally located in the district. Roads radiate from Klaustur in many different directions and the Ring Road runs through the district. The Laki road, just west of Kirkjubjarklaustur, leads into the highlands. The circular Landbrot / Mealland road serves the southern part of the district.The Fjallabak roads (north and south) lead from the Ring Road into the interior via Skaftrtunga. The lftaver road is a circular route serving lftaver on Mrdalssandur. Kirkjubjarklaustur is the only place between Vk and Hfn which offers services, including a fuel station, a bank, a post ofce and a supermarket. Nearby tourist attractions include the Laki craters, the Eldgj and Skaftafell National Park. An attraction close to the village is Kirkjuglf (Church Floor), a natural pavement of basalt. These are basalt columns down in the earth, eroded and shaped by wind and waves, but only the top can be seen, and they, as the name suggests, have the appearance of a paved church oor. It is a protected natural monument. This lava formation has similar origins as the Giants Causeway in Ireland. All these attractions contribute to the popularity of Kirkjubjarklaustur as a stopping point for tourists.
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Vatnajkull Region
Vatnajkull Region is a group of companies formed with the support of the South East Innovation Centre. It incorporates not only travel companies but also cultural and food processing enterprises. Our goal is to entwine the operations of the 80 different companies who are part of this project. The region as a whole is marketed under one brand whose logo is WOW with emphasis on locally produced agricultural goods, culinary souvenirs that can be traced directly to the region, handicrafts and other exceptional things. In this region, like in other areas of Iceland, many farmers have abandoned traditional farming in favour of earning a living from travel services, although many still farm their lands and also welcome tourists with bed and breakfast accommodation. The emphasis in marketing is the wintertime. The inhabitants of the region do not only live in proximity to the Vatnajkull glacier but also to the sea. The region is therefore known to be one of the nest places for seafood especially for the Icelandic langoustine as shing has always been an important industry in Hornafjrur. In addition to its famous and healthy cuisine, the clean and unspoiled nature is a hallmark of the Vatnajkull region. Here in the realm of Vatnajkull National Park and the biggest glacier in the world outside the arctics, we believe that there is no boundary to what we can achieve if we work together.
Hfn - Hornafjrur
Hornafjrur is a blooming community close to the biggest glacier in Europe, Vatnajkull in the south eastern part of Iceland. The districts most densely populated area is Hfn. In this region you are located at the base of Vatnajkull, and the scenery is breathtaking. Vatnajkull National Park, the largest national park in Europe, is situated in the community. In the last few decades tourism has grown enormously and has, in fact, become a major economic sector in the community. Diverse services are provided, including hotels, camping sites, restaurants, shops, swimming pools, golf courses, marked hiking trails and various museums, such as a folk museum, a maritime museum, a glacier exchibition and the centre of the great writer rbergur rarson. Hfns growth in the 20th century from a small village to todays town was a result of the development of a relatively diverse shing industry.The landed catch is now more varied than in other shing towns, including high-value species such as the Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus), but a good part of the Icelandic lobster catch is landed at Hfn. In recent years the town has promoted lobster as a central part of its image, for instance with a lobster festival that is held each summer. Hfn actually means harbour, though repeated dredging has proved necessary to keep the entrance of the harbour safe from sand deposits.
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www.south.is 1 - The Geothermal Energy Exhibition

Hellisheiarvirkjun by Ringroad 1 +354 412-5800 All year round orkusyn@orkusyn.is www.orkusyn.is The Geothermal Energy Exhibition at Hellisheii Power Plant is a state-ofthe-art look into the harnessing of geothermal energy in Iceland. The plant is a striking example of how geothermal energy is harnessed in a sustainable manner in Iceland and a showcase for the rest of the world. Experienced guides are on hand to provide informative presentations backed by multimedia shows about sustainable green energy as a global energy source.
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Hveramrk 13, 810 Hverageri +354 483-5062 / +354 660-3905
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1st june 15th september tourinfo@hveragerdi.is Hverageri is undoubtedly one of the few populated places in the world located in a geothermal area of this kind. At the centre visitors are invited to take a guided walk around the hot springs and learn a little about the geological history surrounding this unique area. Visitors can experience at rst hand the benets of therapeutic clay by enjoying a clay bath for their hands and feet.
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3 - Earthquake show
Sunnumrk 2-4, 810 Hverageri +354 483-4601 All year round tourinfo@hveragerdi.is A powerful earthquake (6, 3 Richter scale) struck the Southern part of Iceland at 15:45 on the 29th of May in 2008. The epicenter of the quake was about two kilometers southeast of Hverageri.The exhibition in Hverageri presents the causes and the huge impact the earthquake 2008 causes in Hverageri. The exhibition shows the experience of residents, how it affected the buildings, local environments and other damage.Television screens show the recordings from surveillance cameras, photographs taken by the locals and information from The Earthquake Engineering Research Centre. At the exhibition visitors can experience a powerful earthquake (+6 Richter) in an earthquake simulator. An earthquake crack that was encountered at the building site in 2003 is visible in the oor and is illuminated up for visitors. Access to the exhibition is free but fee is taken for the earthquake simulator.
www.south.is 5 - Handverk og hugvit undir Hamri

Lyngheii 24, 810 Hverageri +354 862-4949 All year round handverkgalleri@handverkgalleri.is www.handverkgalleri.is We are a group of people who enjoy creating handicraft and beautiful artwork. The group Handverk og hugvit undir Hamri Hverageri has been evolving and growing since 2004. Enjoy your visit. You can also visit our home page, www.handverkgalleri.is
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Unubakki 10-12, 815 orlkshfn +354 848-3349 All year round hendurihofn@hendurihofn.is www.hendurihofn.is At Hendur Hfn you can buy beautiful glass products, usable and decorative, a variety of knitted products from Icelandic wool as well as all kinds of interesting handmade products. Dagn Magnsdttir, the owner, uses ashes from Eyjafjallajkull and sand from a nearby beach in many of her glass works. Travellers have the opportunity to attend a class in glass making for a part of a day and then collect the nished products the day after. It is ideal for families, children can also participate, groups of friends and work groups that are staying in lfus or nearby. 35
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Austurmrk 21, 810 Hverageri +354 483-1727 12:00-18:00 May-Sept. Daily / Oct.-Apr. Thursday-Sunday listasafn@listasafnarnesinga.is www.listasafnarnesinga.is L Art Museum (Listasafn rnesinga) hosts four to ve ambitious exhibitions every year in its four spacious exhibition rooms. They can be modern art, contemporary art or other visual art and design. The museum also hosts other events such as concerts, educational programs and artist talks. 34

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Eyrarvegur 3, 800 Selfoss +354 898-1550 All year round hskurinn@gmail.com
www.south.is 9 - Svands Kands

820 Eyrarbakki +354 823-7923 / +354 482-1065 svandis@kandis.is www.kandis.is Handmade Icelandic candy! The candy is natural product without all extra chemicals such as drying materals, rancidity protection substance, preservative or avourenhancing substance.
10 - ingborg Wool Centre 8 - Folk Museum in the Merchants House at Eyrarbakki

Hsi, 820 Eyrarbakki + 354 483-1504 15th May - 15th Sept. Daily / Wintertime by arrangement husid@husid.com www.husid.com At the Folk Museums varied exhibitions in The House, visitors can experience past times and learn about the remarkable history of the building, which is one of the oldest in Iceland. The Eyrarbakki Maritime Museum displays a ne collection of artifacts from seamanship and the cultural life of the local people during the period 1850-1950. By the Ringroad, 8 km east of Selfoss +354 482-1027 / +354 693-6509 All year round gamlathingborg@gmail.com www.thingborg.net ingborg formerly served as a local community centre, playhouse and a school.The oldest part of the house stems from 1927. By 1990 the building no longer served this purposes and a groupof womenstarted to meet there to work with the indigenous wool. Soon they took over the whole house and opened a shop to sell wool and woolen goods. A carding machine was custom made for the Icelandic eeceand many articles took shape whendying the yarn and felting was added as well.This can be seen in the widecollection of products. ingborg also sells other quality crafts. 37
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Hverageri Library, Sunnumrk 2, 810 Hverageri, +354 483-4531 lfus Library, Folk Museum and Information Centre, Hafnarberg 1, 815 orlkshfn, +354 480-3830 Sigurbjrg Eyjlfsdttir Arts, orkelsgeri, Selvogur, +354 482-1597 Sigrur Gestsdttir Arts, Hraun 1, lfus, +354 862-5077 rnesssla Archives, Austurvegur 2, 800 Selfoss, +354 482-1259 Selfoss Library and Listagj Gallery, Austurvegur 2, 800 Selfoss, +354 480-1980 Eyrarbakki Library, Tngata 40, 820 Eyrarbakki, +354 480-1991 Regna Handicraft Gallery, Eyrargata 36, 820 Eyrarbakki, +354 483-1143 inshs og gamla rafstin Art Studio, Eyrargata, 820 Eyrarbakki, +354 896-2866 Lista- og menningarverstin Cultural Centre, Hafnargata 9, 825 Stokkseyri, +354 486-1600 The Wildlife Museum, Eyrarbraut 49, 825 Stokkseyri, +354 483-1558 The Dairy Farm, Baugstair, 825 Stokkseyri, +354 483-1082 Listasklinn Gallery, Hafnargata 6, 825 Stokkseyri, +354 894-0367 Sningarsalur Elfars Art Gallery, Hafnargata 9, 825 Stokkseyri, +345 483-1490 Hlmarst Centre, Hafnargata 9, 825 Stokkseyri, +354 483-1214 Stokkseyri Library, Hafnargata 1, 825 Stokkseyri, +354 483-1261 Tr og list Handicraft, Forsti 3, Villingaholt Exit, 801 Selfoss, +354 486-3335 The Icelandic Farmhouse, A-Mealholt, 801 Selfoss, +354 694-8108
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www.south.is 1 - Bjarkarhll
Sklabraut 4, Reykholt
+354 587-6655 All year round garn@garn.is www.garn.is Welcome to Bjarkarhll which is situated in Reykholt on the road to Gullfoss and Geysir. In Bjarkarhll you will nd a nice little restaurant wich specializes in delicious food and hand made pralines. Where you can connect your lap top to the internet. Around Bjarkarhll and all over the village you will nd knitting grafti around the street lights . You will also nd the handcraft store Bjrk with wide selection of hand made woollen products from the neighborhood. Icelandic wool and patterns to make your own icelandic sweather. Book for a book a small library where you can change your books to new used books to read in the Cafe or on your trip.
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2 - Eco-village Slheimar
Grmsnes, 801 Grmsnes +354 480-4483 solheimar@solheimar.is www.solheimar.is Slheimar is a sustainable community where roughly 100 individuals live and work together. Slheimar was established in 1930 by Sesselja Hreinds Sigmundsdttir (1902-1974). The focus in the community is on the wellbeing of people and nature. People with various backgrounds and disabilities get the opportunity to work and gain experience. They are provided with proper housing and rich social lives. Slheimar offers a variety of workplaces, such as an organic forestry and greenhouse, a shop andart boutique, a caf, guesthouses and craft workshops, making ne art, candles, woodwork, ceramics, woven goods and herbal products. In addition there is a church, an arboretum, a centre for sustainable development, a sports theatre and a variety of arts and culture events throughout the year. We hope you will visit us in Slheimar and we will do our best to ensure you have a pleasant experience.
www.south.is 4 - Vala art gallery at Slheimar

Slheimar, Grmsnes, 801 Grmsnes +354 480-4450 / +354 856-0450 All year round vala@solheimar.is www.solheimar.is Vala, the shopping centre of Slheimar provides merchandise produced in Slheimar, certied organic products as well as traditional products. The Slheimar Art Boutique is housed in the same building as the Vala shop.The gallery displays and sells crafts made by Slheimar residents. A wide selection of creations is available. Vala and Grna kannan caf are open seven days a week from 12.00 to 18.00 and additional hours by appointment.
3 - Sesselja House sustainability center at Slheimar

Slheimar, Grmsnes, 801 Grmsnes +354 480-4400 / +354 898-4483 solheimar@solheimar.is www.solheimar.is / www.sesseljuhus.is Sesseljuhs Centre for Sustainable Development provides an educational experience focusing on sustainable buildings, environmental exhibitions, seminars and courses. In addition, there are excellent facilities for meetings and courses as well as conferences.
5 - Sklholt
Sklholt, 801 Blskgabygg +354 486-8870 / +354 486-8872 skoli@skalholt.is / info@skalholt.is www.skalholt.is Sklholt in Biskupstungur is one of Icelands most important historical sites. The present School of Sklholt is an educational and cultural center for the national Lutheran church. Accommodation and restaurant facilities are available all the year round at the Sklholt School adjacent to the cathedral. Summer concerts are held every weekend in July and in the rst week of August. In Sklholt there is a visitors centre with exhibitions and souvenirs.
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6 - Galler Laugarvatn
Hholt 1, 840 Laugarvatn +354 486-1016 / +354 847-0805 13-18 every day galleri@simnet.is www.gallerilaugarvatn.is Galler Laugarvatn is a gallery with Icelandic handicraft and art, wool, clay, wood, glass and iron. Everything is the work of local people in the area.
www.south.is 8 - The Commonwealth farm in jrsrdalur

jrsrdal, 801 Skeia-og Gnpverjahreppur +354 488-7713 Open daily 10:00-18:00, June 1st August 31st www.thjodveldisbaer.is The farmhouse, built on the site of one of the manor farms of the Age of Settlement, is constructed as experts thought it would have been. Visitors have the opportunity of acquainting themselves with the buildings the Icelanders ancestors lived in and of learning about the conditions they lived in and about their daily life. The Commonwealth farm is based on the ruins of the former manor farm, Stng in jrsrdalur which is considered to have been abandoned after its destruction in the Hekla eruption of the 1104. To celebrate the 1100 anniversary of the Settlement of Iceland in 1974 it was decided to reconstruct and manor farm from the Age of Settlement. The well preserved ruins at Stng were considered to be very suitable on which to base a replica manor farm.
7 - The jrs Visitor Centre at rnes

Flagsheimili rnes, 801 Skeia-og Gnpverjahreppur +354 486 6014 skeidgnup@skeidgnup.is www.thjorsarstofa.is The objective of the Visitor Centre is to provide information on the land and nature, the people and history of the jrs region, and the services available there, with the principal focus on the great jrs river itself.The jrs river valley (jrsrdalur) is one of the most magnicent regions of south Iceland, with diverse nature and a colourful history, which are now made accessible to visitors through an exhibition, multimedia presentation and other information at the jrs Visitor Centre. rnes is a community centre serving the local rural area. Built in 1970, it has now been partly rebuilt, in order to provide better facilities for visitors, both from the jrs area itself and others, and to serve the local community. Emphasis is placed on encouraging year-round use of the centre for diverse activities.
ingvellir Interpretive Centre, ingvellir, 801 ingvellir +354 482-3613 Ljsafoss Hydropower Station, Ljsafosss, 801 Grmsnes, +354 482-2655 Geysir Centre, multimedia exhibition, Geysir, 801 Blskgabygg +354 480-6800 Emil sgeirsson Collection, Laxrhl, 845 Flir, +354 486-6634 Brfell Hydropower Station, jrsrdalur +354 488-7700 Saga-Age Farmhouse, jrsrdalur +354 488-7713
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1 - Hekla Centre
Leirubakki, 851 Hella +354 487-8700 leirubakki@leirubakki.is www.leirubakki.is
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The Hekla Centre houses a contemporary, multimedia exhibition on Hekla mountain, its history, and its inuence on human life in Iceland from the time of the settlement to the present The exhibition emphasises the inuence of the volcano on the inhabited areas close to it, the districts of Landsveit, Holt, and Rangrvellir. The history of these districts is traced and the story of peoples struggles with sandstorms and eruptions are told.The centre has an outstanding restaurant and facilities for meetings and conferences.
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Gunnarsholt, 851 Hella +354 488-3000 1st June - 15th September, 09:00-16:00. Other time by request sagnagardur@land.is
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Sagnagardur is the information- and visitor center of the Soil Conservation Service of Iceland. In Sagnagardur, which was opened in 2011, the history of ecological degradation and soil erosion in Iceland is presented in text and pictures.The exhibition presents the battle against the harsh forces of nature and consequences of volcanic eruptions and gives an account of the pioneers in land reclamation. Some light is shed on the general attitude and public disbelief in land reclamation during the early years and a review is presented of the 100 years history of soil conservation and land reclamation efforts in Iceland. Furthermore, the exhibition shows the approach and methods applied in todays soil conservation endeavors, and major schemes in land reclamation and ecosystem restoration are enlisted, as well as participation in international programs.
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3 - Eldst Art Gallery
Austurvegur 2, 860 Hvolsvllur +354 482-1011 / +354 691-3033 eldsto@eldsto.is www.eldsto.is The couple Thor Sveinsson, potter and G. Helga Ingadttir singer/pottery artist are the proud owners of Eldst Art Gallery as well as the Caf and Guesthouse. Their appealing applied art creations are glazed with volcanic glaze, made from pumice and other volcanic substances from Mount Hekla and clay from Bardalur. On our big screen you can see video clips of the artists at work designing and creating original Icelandic handiwork. Exceptional award-winning photos of the eruption in Eyjafjallajkull, by Ragnar Th. Sigursson, one of which appeared on the cover of TimeMagazine, are for sale and are displayed in the Caf and Art Gallery.
www.south.is 5 - Eyjafjallajkull Erupts Visitor Centre

orvaldseyri, 861 Hvolsvllur +354 487-5757 April-September daily, October-March open for groups by arrangement info@icelanderupts.is www.icelanderupts.is The orvaldseyri Visitor Centre opened on April 14, 2011, exactly one year after the Eyjafjallajkull eruption started. As a family-run facility, the goal is to give visitors a personal look at what it is like to have a volcano at ones back door. A short lm portrays the spectacular natural event, and the hectic times and incredible challenges met by the family farm of orvaldseyri. More information on www.icelanderupts.is
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Hlarvegur 14, 860 Hvolsvllur +354 487-8781 njala@njala.is www.njala.is At the Saga Centre guests are introduced to two periods of Icelandic history that have inuenced the southern communities. In the exhibitions you will take a glance back to the Viking Age, with the well-known Njls saga, and the last 100 years of trade in South Iceland and the Icelandic cooperative society. Audio-guides are provided. Skgar, 861 Hvolsvllur +354 487-8845 skogasafn@skogasafn.is http://www.skogasafn.is The museum was founded in 1949 on the initiative of rur Tmasson. He was born in 1921 at Vallnatn under the Vestur-Eyjafjll mountains in South Iceland, where he grew up. At an early age rur developed an interest in Icelandic culture and its conservation. In addition to his work at the museum, rur has published many books on many aspects of Icelandic folk culture. In 1997 rurs contribution to cultural history was recognised when he was awarded an honorary doctorate of the University of Iceland.
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7 - Sagnheimar Folk Museum
Safnahsi vi Rhstr, 900 Vestmannaeyjar +354 488-2045 Summer: 16th May -15th Sept. Daily 11.00-17.00 Winter: 16th Sept. 15th May Saturdays 13.00-16.00 sagnheimar@sagnheimar.is www.sagnheimar.is Sagnheimar Folk Museum opened a completely new exhibition in July 2011.The aim of the new exhibition is to let visitors of all ages experience the islands history in both traditional and more untraditional ways; with photo spots, multimedia and hands-on approach to make your visit as exciting as the islands history!
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Dru Gallery, Hkot, ykkvab, 851 Hella, +354 487-5618 Hekla Gallery and handicrafts, rvangur 35, 850 Hella, +354 487-1373 Hella Library, tsklar 6, 850 Hella, +354 487-5745 Hof in Fljtshl: Mother Earth Temple, Kirkjulkur, 861 Hvolsvllur, +354 863-4662 Gallery Prjnles, Ormsvllur 5, 860 Hvolsvllur, +354 487-8093 Gallery runn Sigurardttir, Breialda 6, 850 Hella, +354 487-5090 Gl Wool Outlet, Austurvegur 1, 860 Hvolsvllur, +354 487-8294 Gunna Gallery, Saurbr, 851 Hella, +354 487-6560 Kambur Gallery, 851 Hella, +354 487-6554 Lambey Gallery, Fljtshl, 861 Hvolsvllur, +354 487-8321 Rangrvallassla Regional Library, Vallarbraut 16, 860 Hvolsvllur, +354 488-4235 Skansinn Area, Strandvegur, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 488-2040 Galler Heimalist, Strandvegur 39, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 481-2250 Galler Steinu, Vestmannabraut 36, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 481-3208 Galler Pri, Kirkjuvegur 10a, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 481-1569 Volcanic Film Show, Flagsheimili, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 481-104
8 - Sheimar: Aquarium and Museum of Natural History

Heiarvegur 12. 900 Vestmannaeyjar +354-481-1997 / +354 863-8228 Summer: 16th May -15th Sept. Daily 11.00-17.00. Winter: 16th Sept. 15th May Saturdays 13.00-16.00 saeheimar@setur.is www.saeheimar.is In addition to live sh and other marine creatures, the museum includes a large collection of stuffed Icelandic birds and sh, along with a collection of Icelandic minerals.
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1 - Vikwool
Austurvegur 20, 870 Vk +354 487-1250 All year round vikwool@vikwool.is www.vikurprjon.is
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Vkurprjn / Vikwool in Vk in Mrdalur is one of the oldest wool production companies in Iceland. Vkurprjn puts special emphasis on providing authentic products made entirely in Iceland. In fact, if you have any doubts you can simply look over the factory oor from the second oor of the shop. There you can see the production process and the complex machinery used to process the wool be it knitting, cleaning, steam pressing, cutting or sewing. While travelling through the south of Iceland a stop at Vkurprjns factory shop is an absolute must.
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Geislabrot Handicraft, Ketilsstaaskli, 871 Vk, +354 487-1580
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www.south.is 1 - Skaftafell - Visitor centre

Skaftafell, 785 r +354 470-8300 skaftafell@vjp.is www.vatnajokullnationalpark.is An information and education centre about the Skaftafell area and Vatnajkull National Park: its nature, attractions, hiking trails, accommodation, nearby recreational options and more. An exhibition tells the story of local residents who through the ages have lived in close proximity of frequent volcanic eruptions and glacier outburst oods. Items from the fateful expedition of British students in 1952 are on display along with a lm about the Skeiarrjkull glacier outburst ood in 1996.
2 - rbergssetur Cultural centre

Suursveit, 781 Hornafjrur +354 478-1078 thorbergssetur@thorbergssetur.is www.thorbergssetur.is The rbergur Centre was established in memory of the famous Icelandic writer rbergur rarsson (1888-1974), who was born in Hali in Suursveit. The centre includes a heritage museum and unique exhibitions of the district Suursveit and the writer rbergur rarson, his life and work. The rbergur Centre is by road 1, the Ringroad, only 13 km further to the east of Jkulsrln. 55
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3 - Glacier Exhibition Hfn
Hafnarbraut 30, 780 Hfn +354 478-1500 tourinfo@hornafjordur.is www.ice-land.is
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Handrainn Arts and Crafts, Hafnarbraut, 780 Hfn, +354 868-7028 Nheimar Library, Litlubr 2, 780 Hfn, +354 470-8050 The Nautical Museum, By the Harbour, 780 Hfn, +354 478-1833 Pakkhsi- Museum and Art by the Harbour, 780 Hfn, +354 478-1540 Hornafjrur Cultural Center, Litlabr 2, Nheimar, 780 Hfn, +354 470-8050
Visitors have the opportunity to experience and learn about the area, the history, nature and the basics in glaciology.
4 - Gamlab Folk Museum Hfn

Hafnarbraut, 780 Hfn +354 478-1833 13:00-17:00 but also on request menningarmidstod@hornafjordur.is www2.hornafjordur.is/menningarmidstod/efni/buggdasafn/ The Folk Museum tells the story of the district and focuses on the history of one of the most isolated areas of Iceland.
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Laugaskar Swimming Pool
Laugaskar, 810 Hverageri +354 483-4113 All year round
www.south.is Borg Swimming Pool

Borg, 801 Grmsnes +354 486-4402 All year round
Selfoss Swimming Pool

Bankavegur, 800 Selfoss +354 480-1960 All year round
Reykholt Swimming Pool

Aratunga, 801 Biskupstungur +354 486-8807 All year round
orlkshfn Swimmingpool and Sports Centre

Hafnarberg 1, 815 orlkshfn +354 483-3807 All year round
Laugarvatn Swimming Pool

Hverabraut 2, 840 Laugarvatn +354 486-1251 All year round
Stokkseyri Swimming Pool

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Flir Swimming Pool

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Neslaug Swimming Pool
rnes, 801 Skeia- og Gnpverjahreppur +354 486-6117 All year round
www.south.is Kirkjubjarklaustur Swimming Pool

Klausturvegur 15, 880 Kirkjubjarklaustur +354 487-4656 All year round
Skeialaug Swimming Pool

Brautarholt, 801 Skeia- og Gnpverjahreppur +354 486-5500 All year round
Hfn Swimming Pool

Hafnarbraut, 780 Hornafjrur +354 478-1157 All year round
Hvolsvllur Swimming Pool

Vallarbraut, 860 Hvolsvllur +354 488-4295 All year round
Vk Swimming Pool
Mnabraut 3, 870 Vk +354 487-1174 All year round 60 61
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Iceland Excursions
Hafnarstrti 20, 101 Reykjavk +354 540-1313 All year round iceland@grayline.is www.grayline.is Enjoy Iceland with the leading tour operator in Iceland offering rst class services, safety and exibility.Whether you would like to join an activity tour, go to the airport, do some sightseeing or just relax, you can be sure to nd a tour that suits your budget and time schedule in our large selection of tours! Iceland Excursions Gray Line Iceland is one of the top specialists in incoming tourism in Iceland, with a large selection of services available for individuals and groups. Visit our sales ofce in downtown Reykjavk at Lkjartorg square, call +354 540-1313 or visit www.grayline.is
www.south.is TREX Travel Experiences

Hesthls 10, 110 Reykjavk +354 587-6000 All year round info@trex.is www.trex.is Trex was established in 1977. We are a coach rental service with a large number of coaches of all types and sizes. We specialise in organising coach tours and hiking tours for groups. There are daily departures to the attractive areas of rsmrk and Landmannalaugar in the highlands during the summer. We offer a 5-day trekking tour, Laugavegur, and a 3day highland adventure (Kerlingarfjll).
Reykjavk Excursions
BS Bus Terminal, 101 Reykjavk +354 580-5400 All year round main@re.is www.re.is Reykjavik Excursions (RE) is a well-established but progressive company in Icelandic tourism. For more than 30 years RE have successfully operated the Flybus between Keavk airport and Reykjavk city or vice versa. The Flybus is fast, frequent and on schedule every day of the week, all the year around. Reykjavik Excursions also operate a wide variety of day tours from Reykjavk, guided by professional guides, but if you want to be be the master of your own vacation RE have the solution for you.Visit all the magical places using an extensive bus network. For further information and bookings visit www. re.is Enjoy your holiday in Iceland and let Reykjavik Excursions take you there! 62
Snland Travel
Langholtsvegur 115, 104 Reykjavk +354 588-8660 All year round snaeland@snaeland.is www.snaeland.is As well as offering coach tours, Snland Travel offers you the opportunity to explore remote areas in a super jeep. A Super Jeep Safari is something travellers should add to their itinerary when visiting Iceland. Snland Travel offers this exciting type of excursions for both individuals and groups. A Super Jeep Safari means that you will be travelling in specially equipped Monster Jeeps, crossing rivers and driving across glaciers, through rugged landscapes off the beaten tracks. Its an adventure of a lifetime!
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Esja Travel
Lynghls 11, 110 Reykjavk +354 560-2020 All year round info@esjatravel.is www.esjatravel.is Esja Travel specialises in unique quality tours in Iceland which full the travellers desires, such as sightseeing, adventure, photography, sea angling, wildlife watching, slow tourism and other tours according to interest. The main focus this year is on photography workshop tours guided by Tim Vollmer, a professional photographer.Visit our website or send us an email and we will provide an unforgettable trip!
www.south.is Volcano Tours

Vkurbraut 2, 240 Grindavk +354 426-8822 volcano@volcano.is www.volcano.is Volcano Tours is a family company running guided luxury jeep tours as:: Volcano Tours: View of (E15) Eyjafjallajkull after eruption, 2in1 Two tours in one: Golden Circle + South Shore,Volcano Garden Reykjanes peninsula: Volcano hike and caving, Aurora Borealis tours.We also running guided Mini bus trips as: 2in1 - Two tours in one: Golden Circle + South Shore, Combo trip: Golden Circle and Blue-lagoon, Caving tours into lava tube.We have our ofce in the oldest house of the harbour village Grindavik named Flagghs.Please contact for tours and booking information.
Mountaineers of Iceland
Sktuvogur 12 E, 104 Reykjavk +354 580-9900 ice@moutaineers.is www.mountaineers.is The Ultimate Iceland Adventure Mountaineers of Iceland offer exciting day tours and tailor made programs throughout the year. Specially built 4 wheel drive vehicles are the ideal way to explore Iceland.
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1 - Iceland Activites
Mnamrk 3-5, 810 Hverageri +354 777-6263 All year round icelandactivities@icelandactivities.is www.icelandactivities.is
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If you like to bike, hike or surf, look no further!By selecting our tours you are guaranteed to get quality tours for the lowest price. Iceland Activities is a family company that has extensive experience, over 20 years, of the area surrounding Hverageri. Our goal is to take you out of the main tourist areas and into Icelands unique nature and show you all the remarkable things that make Iceland so amazing. We offer various tours, ranging from two hours up to a day trip, and many of our tours are also available in the evening sun. Iceland Activities is located in Hverageri, the Icelandic capital of hot springs. Hverageri is 45 km from the capital, Reykjavk (a 30 minute drive).
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Vellir, 816 lfus +354 480-4800 All year round info@eldhestar.is
www.eldhestar.is Eldhestar / Volcano Horses offers thelargest selection of riding toursin Iceland. Most of our half-day tours and day tours are available all the year round. Here everyone, individuals and groups, can experience the variety of the landscape, the history, the culture and the soul of the land and the people, as well as the special gait of the Icelandic horse - tlt. Our shorter tours (2-5 days) provide further insight into the history and landscape of the country and show how the horse has played a vital role in Icelandic history and culture. Our longer tours provide a way to experience the hidden pleasures of the different parts of Iceland, and show how the Icelanders have travelled through the centuries. 67
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3 - Slhestar
Borgargeri, 801 Selfoss +354 892-3066 All year round solhestar@solhestar.is www.solhestar.is Slhestar is a horse rental that offers a broad variety of exciting riding tours. Slhestar is located just 30 minutes (by car) from Reykjavk. The riding tours take place in the beautiful surroundings of lfus in the southern part of Iceland. Slhestar offers tours for experienced riders as well as absolute beginners, so everyone can enjoy the riding tour fully.
www.south.is 5 - GT Travel
Fossnes C, 800 Selfoss +354 482-1210 gt@gttravel.is www.gttravel.is GT Travel is a certied travel agency and a coach rental company located in Iceland. The company offers a variety of tours and activities around Iceland for groups of all sizes. The company offers guidance in many different languages and can arrange accommodation, activities and meals. The coaches can be rented both with a driver and self-drive. GT Travels experienced staff is ready to assist you in getting the most out of your trip with suggestions for itineraries, accommodation and adventures around Iceland, tailor-made to your specications.
4 - Offroad Iceland
Hruvellir 4, 800 Selfoss +354 891-8891 offroadiceland@offroadiceland.is www.offroadiceland.is It is hard to nd a motorsport with such a spectacular appeal as Formula Offroad. Yet neither TV nor pictures can capture the feeling. The noise of nitrous-injected V8 dragster engines, the smell of fear, the ying rocks, the raucous, roaring spectacle of speed in a setting of lava, mud and water. Occasionally we have given rides to fearless, speechless passengers. We then thought maybe YOU would want totake a ride in one of our trucks and experience the full offroad racing blast. Maybe. So we modied real, top-of-the-line, current competition vehicles to take passengers. You now have a chance to experience the gravity-defying lunacy of Formula Offroad racing yourself. 68
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801, Selfoss +354 664 8080 / +354 664 8088 All year round holaborg@holaborg.com www.holaborg.com Hlaborg is one of the most technical equipment centres for horse training in the world. We treat all kind of horses, from rehab for injured horses to power training for the best breeding and competition horses in the country. We take you on a guided tour in our facility and operation, to see the water treadmill training in action, the automatic horse-panel-waker and to try the vibrating Vitaoor. We serve coffee and take the time to answear all your questions while you can enjoy being around horses in our bright and open stable. We let you meet some of the foals from our breeding inside or outside according to weather conditions. Hlaborg is a proffessional breeding farm of the unique 5 gaited icelandic horse. We welcome groups of minimum 10 persons.
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7 - Iceland South Coast Travel
Lambastair, 801 Flahreppur +354 777 0705 All year round info@isct.is www.isct.is Iceland South Coast Travel is a company specialized in organizing private jeep tours with professional and experienced guides.The company operates tours to the highland in Iceland such as Landmannalaugar and Thorsmork where we can combine driving and hiking in the same tour. Also the company is offering the most popular day tours in Iceland as The Golden Circle, The Westman Islands and The South Coast. We have in details our day tours on our web site but we can take you where ever you want your ideas and interests to carry you.
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Hverageri Golf Club, Gufudalur, 810 Hverageri, +354 483-5090 Iceland Naturalist, Laufskgar 35, 810 Hverageri, +354 483-4178 Horsetravel.is, 810 Hverageri, +354 862-8101 IG Tours, Borgarhraun 18, 810 Hverageri, +354 556-5566 Horticultural College, Reykir, lfus, +354 480-4300 Aurora Experience, Hafnargata 9, 825 Stokkseyri, +354 895-0020 orlkshfn Golf Club, orlksvllur (close to orlkshfn), +354 483-3009 Shooting sports area near orlkshfn, see: www.skot-sfs.is Fishing permits, Hraun, lfus, +354 483-5077 Fishing permits, orleifslkur, lfus, +354 557 -6100 Fishing permits, Hlarvatn, Selvogur, +354 483-3848 Paint Ball, Rauiskgur, 801 Selfoss, +354 699-8739 Mountain Cruiser Super Jeep Safari, Slatjrn 15, 800 Selfoss, +354 892-4030 Riverside Spa, Eyravegur 2, 800 Selfoss, +354 482-2005 Hvta hsi Sports Bar and Club, Hrsmri 6, 800 Selfoss, +354 480-0109 Selfoss Golf Course, Svarfhlsvllur, 801 Selfoss, +354 482-3335 Kayak trips, Eyrarbraut, 825 Stokkseyri, +354 896-5716 Sveitakrin Kran Country Pub, Krumri, 801 Selfoss, +354 897-7643 Dogsledding Iceland, Hlmasel, 801 Selfoss, +354 899-1791
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+354 897-1915 Horses on show from May to October. Winter visits to Friheimar farm from January to April fridheimar@centrum.is Friheimar farm offers a horse show that briey intruduces the Icelandic horse, a positive experience that gives an insight into one of the most interesting horse breeds in the world. We also guide visitors through our greenhouses, where we tell them about how we grow tomatoes all the year round in Iceland.
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801 Blskgabygg +354 847-1046 asakjoa@visir.is
Our horse rental is located in the hottest spot in Iceland just between Gullfoss and Geysir. Accommodation is provided at the farm in cosy cottages.
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3 - Iceland Riverjet
Sklabraut 4, Reykholt, 801 Blskgabygg +354 863-4506 April-October
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Syra-Langholt 1, 845 Flir +354 486-6574 sydralangholt@emax.is www.sydralangholt.is
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Prepare yourself for breathtaking excitement and visually stunning landscapes! Jet boat trips in Hvita River is a thrill seeking adventure suitable for everyone. Our ofce is located in Bjarkarholl next to road 35 in the little village called
At Syra-Langholt we run a guesthouse, a camping site and a horse rental. The surrounding nature is beautiful and close to many must-see places, like Geysir, Gullfoss and Stng.
4 - Arctic Rafting
Drumboddsstair, 801 Biskupstungur +354 571-2200 All year round info@adventures.is www.arcticrafting.is Arctic Rafting is an eco-adventure rafting company based in South Iceland, North Iceland and Reykjavk. Our roots lie in the rst adventure company founded in Iceland. We have been rafting the same river from the same base camp for 28 years! Arctic Rafting is the heart of the Arctic Adventure family, a large and unied family of adventurous people who all share the same passion for nature and adventure. If you are doing the Golden Circle we recommend our most popular rafting trip River Fun on Hvt river!
6 - Laugarvatn Fontana
Hverabraut 1, 840 Laugarvatn +354 486-1400 All year round - Every day fontana@fontana.is www.fontana.is Laugarvatn Fontana offers light meal every day when open. It varies from a home made gourmet to the soup of the day - all the way to the freshly smoked and caught trout from the lake Laugarvatn the Laugarvatn Fontana sits next to. In a boiling spring, just a few meters from our facilities locals have been baking their brown bread in the ground. Together with the trout it makes a delicious taste that everyone should try. Either before or after trying our delicious food you can of course try our natural bathing place that builds on the locals traditions since 1929.
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7 - Laugarvatn Adventure
840 Laugarvatn +354 771-6869 info@caving.is www.caving.is
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Steinsholt 2, 801 rnes +354 486-6096 / +354 863-8270 All year round steinsholt@steinsholt.is www.steinsholt.is
We offer exciting caving tours all year round with guaranteed departurs every day from June to August. We are based in Laugarvatn, a small village in the middle of the golden circle, and all our tours start there. You will see our sign from the main road.
We are a family company arranging both long and short horse tours in Iceland. With us you will nd great horses, excellent food and well organised trips. We have years of experience in horse touring.
8 - Helicopter.is
Reykjavk and Geysir +354 561-6100 helicopter@helicopter.is www.helicopter.is Helicopter.is offers helicopter trips from Geysir.You can experience the wonders of Iceland from the THEair. Fly from Geysir to Gullfoss and see the power and beauty of this spectacular waterfall from above. After that we turn east and glide through the magnicent Laxrglfur canyon. Soar over Hagavatn lake and enjoy the splendors of the Langjkull glacial region. We can help you create a personalised helicopter tour that takes you to the places you have only dreamed of. With over 20 years of ying experience, Helicopter.is can make your experience unforgettable. By the way, our full name is Helicopter Service of Iceland, or yrlujnustan in Icelandic.
10 - Vorsabr 2 Farm Visit, Horse riding

Vorsabr 2, 801 Skeia- og Gnpverjahreppur +354 486-5522 All year round bjornjo@vorsabae2.is www.vorsabae2.is Accommodation in a cosy house with a kitchen and a livingroom where up to 10 people can stay at a time.The viev from the house is breathtaking and in the east the famous volcano Hekla dominates. We provide Horse riding and visit to the animals on the farm. Other animals are sheep, goats, cattle, chicken, dogs and cats. Participation in farm work is also in offer.
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Brjnsstair, 801 Skeia- og Gnpverjahreppur +354 486-5540 info@hotelhekla.is www.hotelhekla.is
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satn Golf Course, 845 Flir, +354 486-6601 Efra-Sel Golf Course and handicrafts, 845 Flir, +354 486-6454 Arnarholt, an open farm , 801 Blskgabygg, +354 696-9824 Paint Ball: Rauiskgiur (by thl), +354 770-7830 / +354 699-8739 Haukadalur Golf Course by Geysir, +354 486-8733 Geysir, horse rental, swimming pool +354 480-6800 Geysir ATV/QUAD Tours, Haukadalur Forest, 801 Blskgabygg, +354 869-4474 Vestra-Geldingaholt, horse trips and yoga, +354 486-6055. Fossnes, horse trips and more, +354 486-6079 / +354 895-8079 Gaukur Travel, Hamrageri 2, Skeia- og Gnpverjahreppur, +354 897-1112 Hlaskgur, wilderness travel, +354 661-2503 An art studio in a stable Reykholt, 801 Blskgabygg +354 695-1541
A beautiful area for golng. The golf range is situated around the hotel. From the golf course you getthe clearest view Iceland of the famous vulcano Hekla.
The Adrenalin Park, Nesjavellir, +354 511-1140 Kerhestar Horse Rental, Miengi, Grmsnes, 801 Selfoss, +354 662-4422 Kijaberg Golf Course, 801 Grmsnes, +354 486-4495 ndverarnes Golf Course, 801 Grmsnes, +354 482-3380 IceBlue Lodge, Skyggnisbraut 2, Grmsnesi, +354 659-1000 HFA Outdoor Activities, Laugarvatn, +354 866-4896 Laugarvatn Boat Rental, +354 899-5409 Midalur Golf Course, 845 Laugarvatn, + 354 893-0210 Hestakrin Horse Tours, +354 486-5616 Slakki Farm Zoo, Laugars, +354 486-8783 Greenhouse visits, Akur, Laugars, +354 486-8966 Greenhouse visits, Engi, Laugars, +354 486-8913 Greenhouse visits, Espit, Reykholt, +354 896-8720 Hrosshagi, 801 Blskgabygg, an open farm, +354 861-1915 78
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Klfholt 2, 851 Hella +354 487-5176 / +354 861-7385 All year round kalfholt@kalfholt.is www.kalfholt.is
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At the breeding farm Klfholt, located 70 km from Reykjavk, we proudly offer a wide range of good riding horses, suiting everyone from rst-timers to experienced riders. From the farm you can take shorter daytours, lasting from one and up to ve hours. Our longer tours will take you through both inhabited areas and the more remote highlands.These tours last from two days up to a week. For riders who would like to improve their skills in training and competition we offer a concrete course Bewitched by the Icelandic Horse. Klfholt welcomes you.
2 - Herrarhll - farm, guesthouse and riding trips

Herrarhll, 851 Hella +354 487-5252 / +354 899-1759 June to September herridarholl@herridarholl.is
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www.herridarholl.is We offer accommodation in ve cosy and comfortable double rooms, a big lounge, a beautiful garden and two jaccuzzis. We invite you to join us on a ride along river jrs on welltrained good horses and enjoy the tlt! Our riding trips are from 1 hour (suiting for everybody) up to several day rides in small groups. Enjoy icelandic farmlife with horsebreeding, milkingcows, sheep, dogs, cats and rabbits. Herrarhll is very conveniently and centrally located for a variety of day trips to all the attractions in South Iceland: Geysir, ingvellir, Gullfoss waterfall, the volcano Hekla, Stng, Seljalandsfoss, Skgar and Skgar Museum, as well as the black beach and bird rocks in Vk.
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3 - Hestheimar Farmholiday and riding tours
Hestheimar, 851 Hella +354 487-6666 / +354 861-3738 All year round, except December 20th January 10th. hestheimar@hestheimar.is www.hestheimar.is
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Leirubakki, 851 Hella +354 487-8700 leirubakki@leirubakki.is www.leirubakki.is Leirubakki is ca 100 kilometers from Icelands capital, Reykjavk. This is a new hotel with an outstanding restaurant and facilities for meetings and conferences. In the Hekla Centre you will nd an information centre for tourists as well as an innovative and stylish exhibition on Icelands most famous and active volcano, Hekla, 1,491 meters high, towering over South Iceland. In Leirubakki guests can also enjoy a pleasant camping ground with access to a nature pool and riding tours tailormade for each individual.
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4 - Hekluhestar Riding Tours

Austvasholt, Holta- og Landsveit, 851 Hella +354 487-6598 hekluhestar@hekluhestar.is www.hekluhestar.is Austvasholt is located in a vast open area, 100 km east of Reykjavik in the direction of Hekla volcano, bordered by the river Rang and has the character of a family farm. Horses are the focal point of activity, bred and trained for guest use. They are perfectly adapted to their ground, from the grassy meadows and river ranges to the rugged desert highlands and volcanic elds.They have a fourth and fth gait which enables them to cover long distances comfortably and swiftly. On the longer tours, extra horses come along, so that each person has two different horses for riding. 82
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Hrlfsstaahelli, 851 Hella +354-8628101, +354-7728883 info@horsetravel.is www.horsetravel.is At Hrlfsstaahellir near Hella we offer you a 1-3 hour long riding tour to experience the Icelandic horse in an extraordinary nature, along the river Rang in South Iceland. Hrlfsstaahellir also offers accommodation in a guesthouse with a kitchen and a living room for up to 18 people. If you are interested in longer tours feel free to contact us and we will try to make your trip possible.
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7 - Norurug Helicopter service in Iceland
Fluggarar, 101 Reykjavk +354-562-2500 All year round info@heli.is www.heli.is Norurug operates three helicopters and is the rst helicopter operator that offers package tours to many of the most popular tourist sites in Iceland. Norurug offers short tours at affordable prices and also longer tours that cost more, but are well worth the cost.Our tours include all the key attractions tourists are looking for during their visit, such as glaciers like Langjkull, volcanoes and eruption sites, such as Eyjafjallajkull, lavaelds, geothermal sites, hot springs and the rugged highland areas like Landmannalaugar in all their spectacular colours.
www.south.is 9 - Hellishlar Golf Course, Golfschool, Fishing and Horse Rental

Hellishlar Fljtshl, 861 Hvolsvllur +354 487-8360 hellisholar@hellisholar.is www.hellisholar.is Hellishlar offers an 18-hole golf course with the rivers ver and Grjt running through it. Surrounded by breathtaking nature, the golf course is both demanding and fun. Golf clubs and golf carts are for rent. We also offer golf lessons for everyone, with special lessons available for ladies and couples. All the instructors are highly qualied and the courses suit both beginners and those more advanced. At Hellishlar you also nd a horse rental, for individuals or groups, in association with our neighbouring farm, 2 km away. Guided tours around the area are available and are suitable for people from any age group, skilled riders or rst-timers. Finally, Lake Hellishlar is well stocked with trout, with around a thousand rainbow trouts released into the lake each summer, weighing from 1.5 to 4 pounds. Fishing rods for children and grown-ups are for sale at Hellishlar.
8 - South Iceland adventure

Hlarvegur 7, 860 Hvolsvllur +354 770-2030 All year round info@siadv.is www.icelandadventure.is South Iceland Adventure is an all year tour operator. We are ambitious about our customer safety and our service and want our customers to leave with a positive experience, great memories, and a sense of what South Iceland is about. For day activity South Iceland Adventure provides: super-jeeps, horseback riding, scuba diving, snorkelling, hiking, bicycling, canoeing and adventure compos. 84
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Sklakot, 861 Hvolsvllur +354 867-3535 / +354 897-9468 All year around info@southadventure.is www.southadventure.is
Southcoast Adventure operates different kinds of activities in the Eyja fjallajkull region. We make your adventure.
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11 - Icelandic Mountain Guides
Skgar, 861 Hvolsvllur +354 587-9999 / +354 894-2956 Daily departures all year round mountainguides@mountainguides.is www.mountainguides.is Icelandic Mountain Guides offer a great selection of guided adventure tours that suit almost any age or tness level. The company has been in constant operation since 1994, offering tours for groups and individuals all over Iceland. Icelandic Mountain Guides is recognized for its innovation in outdoor activities, client safety and for upholding an active environmental policy. Icelandic Mountain Guides offer the award winning Glacier Walks at Slheimajkull every day all year around.The glacier walks are easy and accessible for everyone and the duration ranges from 1h30 4 hours. During the summer time Icelandic Mountain Guides also offer Hikes to Eyjafjallajkull and Fimmvruhls and run a free information and booking ofce at Skgar.
www.south.is 13 - Arcanum Adventure Tours

Ytri-Slheimar 1, 871 Mrdalur +354 487-1500 All year round snow@snow.is www.snow.is Conveniently situated at the foot of Mrdalsjkull glacier, the touring company Arcanum is one of Icelands best known and respected super-jeep and snowmobile outtters, providing safe and responsible tours for more than 20 years from the same location. At Arcanum, we aim to reveal the secrets of Icelands astonishing natural phenomenons to the curious traveller, explains Arcanums director Benedikt Bragason. We feel that the transport is a secondary concern but for some people the thrill of riding on our snowmobiles or super-jeeps to their destination is just as moving as the wonderful natural experience. The glacier adventure will provide stunning photo opportunities to remind you of probably your best day in the wild and pure Iceland. Everything is provided bring only yourself.
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Ketilsstaaskli, 871 Vk +354 486 1200 info@volcanohotel.is www.volcanohotel.is
14 - Arcanum, Mountain and Glacier Guides

Ytri-Slheimar 1, 871 Vk +354 487-1500 All year round arcanum@arcanum.is www.arcanum.is Conveniently situated at the foot of Mrdalsjkull glacier, the touring company Arcanum is one of Icelands best known and respected adventure tour outtters, providing safe and responsible tours for 20 years from the same location. Arcanum guides are back-country experts with decades of combined experience in tours for individuals, as well as teambuilding, corporate and hospitality events. We care for your safety, so all our equipment is top quality. Our guides will give you a short training course before going onto the glacier. We have excellent tour plans, good communications and experienced guides. 87
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15 - Viking Tours
Suurgeri 4, 900 Vestmannaeyjar +354 488-4884 All year round vikingtours@vikingtours.is www.vikingtours.is The Viking Tours travel agency offers excellent group travel packages to help you experience and enjoy the wonders of the Vestmannaeyjar islands. We can provide accommodation, dinner and entertainment and arrange travel to and from Vestmannaeyjar. During the Viking Tours boat cruise you will see many of the wonders of the Vestmannaeyjar nature: Colourful ocean caves, millions of seabirds and occacionally during summar, groups of whales. On the return from the cruise you will enjoy live instrumental music in the natural echo of the ocean cave Klettshellir. During the Viking Tours bus tour you will see the wonders of Heimaey, you will pay the pufns a visit and walk up to the crater of a volcano that erupted in 1973. Cave Tours, 851 Hella, +354 487-6583
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shestar Horse Rental, s, 851 Hella,, +354 487-5064
Laugaland swimming pool, Laugaland, 851 Hella, +354 487-6545 Hraunhestar Horse Rental, Landmannalaugar, 851 Hella, +354 566-6693 Toppferir Snowcar Tours, rvangur 36a, 850 Hella, +354 487-5530 rhs Horse Rental, Rangrbakkar 6, 850 Hella, +354 487-5577 Hekluferir Hiking Tours, Heivangur 18, 850 Hella, +354 487-6611 Hella swimming pool, tsklar 6, 850 Hella, +354 487-5334 Strandarvllur Golf Course, Strnd, 851 Hella, +354 487-8208 Ice Events, Skeivellir, 851, Hella, +354 557-4071 s Horse Farm, s 1, 851 Hella, +354 487-5064. +354 897-3064 Torfastair horsefarm and Ridingtours, Eyrstri Torfastair, 861 Hvolsvllur, +354 588-7887 Njluhestar Horse Rental, Mihs, 860 Hvolsvllur, +354 487-8088 rmt Horse Rental, 861 Hvolsvllur, +354 487-5131
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shamar 48, 900 Vestmannaeyjar +354 661-1810
Sklakot Horse Rental, Vestur-Eyjafjll, 861 Hvolsvllur, +354 487-8953 Ytri-Skgar Horse Rental, Ytri-Skgar, 861 Hvolsvllur, +354 487-8832 Westman Islands Golf Club, Herjlfsdalur, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 481-2363 Gunnars Horse Rental, Lukka, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 481-1478 Lyngfell Horse Rental, +354 898-1809 , 900 Vestmannaeyjar Rent a Scooter, Hfavegur 16, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 481-1230 Eyjaferir, +354 481-1045, 900 Vestmannaeyjar
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1 - Hlasport
Hotel Laki, 880 Kirkjubjarklaustur +354 660-1151 All year round holasport@holasport.is www.holasport.is
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Mli me mynd hr svo textinn passi inn. Nr. 1 og 2 passa illa saman su.
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880 Kirkjubjarklaustur +354 487-4677 / +354 897-7618 fax + 354 487-4815 geirland@centrum.is www.geirland.is Htel Geirland offers two 7 8 hour day trips during the summer, with a driver-guide. The number of passengers can range from 2 to 10. Departure from the petrol station at Kirkjubjjarklaustur, every day at 9 oclock. Highland trips to Langisjr lake above 7th heaven. Take in the magnicent landscape at Langisjr lake, known as one of the most beautiful and unique places in Icelandic nature and even in the world. The lake is situated at the south-western border of Vatnajkull glacier at an altitude of 670 m above sea level. On our way we make short stops for viewing the Laki lava eld area, a waterfall and the Eldgj crater. Exploring the earth below. You can become an underground explorer as we visit a few caves and tunnels of different depths, shapes and sizes. While you make your underground journey think two centuries back, when these were created by the Laki eruption. On our way back we will make an easy walk to the spectacular Lambhagafoss waterfall. Dyrhlaey Tours, Dyrhlar, 871 Vk in Mrdalur, +354 4870-8500 Vellir Horse Rental, Vellir, 871 Vk, +354 487-1312 Golf Course in Vk, Bakkabraut 4, 870 Vk, +354 862-5111 Golf Club Laki, Efri-Vk, 880 Kirkjubjarklaustur, +354 487-4694 Jeep tours to Langisjr and the lava caves, Geirland, 880 Kirkjubjarklaustur, +354 487-4677
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www.south.is 1 - Icelandic Mountain Guides

Skaftafell National Park +354 894-2959 / 587-9999 1. March - 1. October
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Hofsnes, 785 r +354 894-0894 info@hofsnes.com www.localguide.is
www.south.is 5 - Farm Zoo Hlmur

Mrar, 781 Hornafjrur +354 478-1037 holmur@eldhorn.is www.eldhorn.is/mg/gisting This is a farm zoo with Icelandic domestic animals, but they are believed to be one of the purest breeds in the world, as they have been here since the settlement of Iceland. Icelandic sheep and lambs, horses, calves, goats, a pig and various kinds of birds and rabbits are to be found here. The animals are indoors in winter but also outside during the summer and we are open all the year round.
We organise trips to Inglfshfi nature reserve and to Hvannadalshnkur, Icelands highest peak, and many things there between.
4 - The Glacier Lagoon

By Breiamerkujkull glacier, 785 r +354 478-2222 info@jokulsarlon.is www.jokulsarlon.is
6 - GlacierWorld / Hoffell Adventure activities

Hoffell II, 781 Hornafjrur +354 478-1514 / +354 898-5614 All year round hoffell@hoffell.com www.hoffell.com GlacierWorld offers diverse possibilities in recreation. We offer ATV tours, pedal boats on the glacier lagoon by Hoffellsjkull and geothermal baths in a beautiful area enveloped by mountains and glacies. A visit to the geothermal baths is a perfect way to enjoy the contrasts of Icelandic nature and a great view of Vatnajkull glacier. At the same time you can relax in a hot nourishing bath and build up your energy. If you want more action you can have an adventure ATV tour when you drive into a long beautiful valley, where nature is unspoiled and its forces have sculpted the environment. Guided tours viewing the world of glaciers, great mountains, gravel banks, vegetation, wild reindeer and Icelandic horses are on offer. If you want to explore the strong presence of the glacier, you can go on a guided pedal boat tour and experience the powerful silence surrounding the adventurous nature on the glacier lagoon in Hoffell. 97
Jkulsrln is a natural wonder with huge iceblocks oating on the lagoon right by Road 1, the Ringroad! You can take a 30-40 minute guided boat trip on the lagoon and sail among icebergs more than a thousand years old. A great opportunity for photographing! A small caf with refreshments and souvenirs is by the lagoon. It is wonderful to relax on the veranda and enjoy the beautiful scenery. We are open from 15th May to 15th September. Skaftafell National Park is 60 km away, Hfn 80 km.
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Buguleira 2, 780 Hfn +354 478-2016 info@vatnajokull.is www.vatnajokull.is Visit the most picturesque regions of Iceland and enjoy a trip along a deserted beach, a dip in a geothermal hot tub, exquisite cuisine and of course a close-up encounter with the legendary Vatnajkull glacier. Just contact Vatnajokull Travel to nd out what the Vatnajokull glacier area can offer. We will be happy to assist you in organising and carrying out a successful, unforgettable stay.
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Glacier Jeeps, Vagnstair, Suursveit, 781 Hornafjrur, +354 478-1000 Svnafell swimming pool, Svnafell, 785 r, +354 478-1765 Ice Lagoon, Uppsalir 1, 781 Hfn Hornari, +354 866-4224
8 - Eagle Air Day tours and Air tours

Reykjavik / Hfn in Hornafjrur / Vestmannaeyjar +354 562-4200 All year round info@eagleair.is www.eagleair.is Eagle Air offers a number of day tours in South Iceland, including tours to the glacier lagoon, snowmobiling to the top of Europes largest glacier, ATVS in the area of the glacier, coach tours, boat tours, bird-watching etc etc. We can also customise tours to suit the needs of our guests. Air tours around South Iceland are ideal for everyone. We operate a number of air tours out of Reykjavk and Hfn airports. It is also possible to pick up travellers at small airelds around the south. Check out our tours and what can be done for you at www.eagleair.is or call for more information.
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Hverageri Hot Springs

Location: Hveramrk 13, 810 Hverageri Right inside the town of Hverageri is an area of hot springs from which the community derives its name (hver = hot spring). The hot springs of Hverageri are among the most remarkable natural attractions of south Iceland. Visitors can learn about geothermal energy and the springs, which include Dynkur, which spouts regularly, Ruslahver which has an interesting history, and many more.
ingvellir National Park

At Thingvellir the Althing (national assembly) was established around 930 and continued to convene there until 1798. Many crucial events in Icelandic history took place at Thingvellir and it is at the heart of Icelandic nationhood. No less remarkable is the geology of Thingvellir. Visitors can get interpretation on the history and nature of Thingvellir and nd hiking trails and camping grounds. Thingvellir is Icelands oldest National Park and now on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Keri
Location: Keri is beside the road from Sog to Reykholt, north of Hvt. A 55 m deep volcanic crater, about 3000 years old. It is a part of a group of volcanic hills called Tjarnarhlar and it is now lled with water.
jrsrdalur Valley
Location: jrsrdalur is beside jrs, north of rnes. In the days of the old Commonwealth the valley of the River jrs was grassy and ourishing with about 20 farmsteads, but in 1104 the valley was laid waste by an eruption from Mt. Hekla. The farms that were buried under a layer of volcanic ash have been a goldmine for archaeologists. Sites of about 40 buildings have been unearthed in jrsrdalur and
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the best preserved and most remarkable is the farmhouse at Stng excavated in 1939. Based upon the Stng farmhouse a replica SagaAge farmhouse was built in 1974 to mark the 1100 anniversary of the settlement of Iceland. The replica farmhouse stands at the mount of the valley, together with a replica of an early church. Gjin The canyon called Gjin boasts spellbinding natural beauty characterised by grassy hills, rivulets, waterfalls, mountain springs, and caves. According to legend, Gaukur at Stng chose this place for his trysts with his paramour, Thurdur of Steinastadir.
Geysir
Geysir has lent its name to the English language in order to christen the phenomenon of the periodically spouting hot springs. You can walk around the Geysir area, a geothermal eld where hot springs are in abundance, geysers explode and pools of mud bubble. Strokkur, gives a performance every few minutes, shooting a tower of water and steam 30 meters into the air and Blesi with water the colour of turquoise delights the senses.
Gullfoss - the golden falls

Gullfoss is actually two separate waterfalls, the upper one has a drop of 11 metres and the lower one 21 metres. The rock of the river bed was formed during an interglacial period. For thousands of years the river has followed its coarse delighting tourists with baeuty and power.
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Kerlingarfjll
Location: East from the road Kjalvegur, between Langjkull and Hofsjkull. Kerlingarfjll is a name of cluster of Rhyolite mountains, located on Kjlur, between Langjkull and Hofsjkull, most of them erupted under the ice Age glacier, some like Mt. Lomundur and Mt Httur managed to rise above the ice cap as it was by that time. Kjlur area around kerlingarfjll, is in average approx 650 M above Sea level, whereas the peaks of Kerlingarfjll rise close to 1600 m above sea level. The mountain cluseter comprises of several mini glaciers, the third lagrest geothermal area in Cewntral Iceland and it offers a scenery that is second to none in Iceland, both in picturesque neighbourhood but also in long distance view from the highest peakt, Snkollur, to both North and the South coast of Iceland.
Kjalvegur Kjlur road

Mountain route between north and south of Iceland. The road traverses the interior between two glaciers, Langjkull and Hofsjkull. The track was probably known since the rst times of icelandic settlement and is mentioned in the Icelandic sagas. The route is open during the summer and it does not require the use of a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
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Hekla
One of the most famous volcanoes in the world, Hekla is believed to have erupted at least twenty times since the settlement of Iceland, and ve times in the 20th century. Last eruption: February 2000.
Landmannalaugar
Landmannalaugar is a region near the volcano Hekla in southern section of Icelands highlands. The area displays a number of unusual geological elements, like the multicolored rhyolite mountains and expansive lava elds. The mountains in the surrounding area display a wide spectrum of colors.
Seljalandsfoss
Road nr. 249 Seljalandsfoss is just over 60 metres high in a lovely location, sourrounded by cliffs and green slopes. A footpath leads behind the waterfall.
rsmrk
51 km from Hvolsvllur. Road nr. 249 rsmrk is a beautiful woodland nature reserve surrounded by rugged and majestic mountains, glaciers and glacial rivers. rsmrk can only be reached all year on 4x4 and scheduled buses during the summer. Two uniqe hiking paths lead to orsmrk; Laugarvegur from Landmannalaugar and Fimmvruhls from Skgar.
Skgafoss
One of Icelands most splendid waterfalls, Skgafoss tumbles 60 metres from the cliffs by Skgar. Before cascading off the cliffs as Skgafoss, the river ows through the Skgrgil gorge, which boasts more than twenty more waterfalls, each with its own charm. 107
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Mrdalsjkull
Mrdalsjkuls peak reaches 1493m and Katla Volcano inside the glacier erupts on average every 40-60 years. Sixteen eruptions have been recorded since the settlement of Iceland over 1100 years ago, the last in 1918.
Dyrhlaey
Sheer headland rising 120m out of the sea with a huge natural arch near Vk Mrdal. Reynisdrangur Sea Stacks, Eldhraun Lava Fields and Mrdalssandur Sands. An amazing area of strength and beauty.
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Introduction
Vatnajkull National Park, established in 2008, encompasses not only all of Vatnajkull glacier but also extensive areas surrounding it. These include the national parks previously existing at Skaftafell in the southwest and Jkulsrgljfur in the north, so that the national park now covers 13% of Iceland and ranks as Europes largest. In general, national parks are protected areas which are considered unique because of their nature or cultural heritage. The unique qualities of Vatnajkull National Park are primarily its great variety of landscape features, created by the combined forces of rivers, glacial ice, and volcanic and geothermal activity.
Description
Vatnajkull is Europes largest glacier, with a surface area of 8,100 km2. Generally measuring 400-600 m in thickness and at the most 950 m, the glacial ice conceals a number of mountains, valleys and plateaus. It even hides some active central volcanoes, of which Brarbunga is the largest and Grmsvtn the most active. While the icecap rises at its highest to over 2,000 m above sea level, the glacier base reaches its lowest point 300 m below sea level. Nowhere in Iceland, with the exception of Mrdalsjkull glacier, does more precipitation fall or more water drain to the sea than on the southern side of Vatnajkull. In fact, so much water is currently stored in Vatnajkull that the Icelandic river with the greatest ow, lfus, would need over 200 years to carry this quantity of water to the sea.
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The southern side of Vatnajkull is characterised by many high, majestic mountain ridges, with outlet glaciers descending between them down to the lowlands.The southernmost part of the glacier envelops the central volcano rfajkull and Icelands highest peak, Hvannadalshnkur. Sheltered by the high ice, the vegetated oasis of Skaftafell overlooks the black sands deposited to its west by the river Skeiar. These sands are mostly composed of ash which stems from the frequent eruptions in Grmsvtn and is carried to the coast by jkulhlaup, or glacial oods. Substantial volcanic activity also characterises the landscape west of Vatnajkull, where two of the worlds greatest ssure and lava eruptions in historical times occurred, at Eldgj in 934 and Lakaggar 1783-1784. Vonarskar, northwest of the glacier, is a colourful high-temperature area and a watershed between North and South Iceland.
Visitor centres and other tourist information ofces working with the park
Visitor centres and other tourist information ofces working with the park provide information and services for the park and its immediate environment. The following ofces are situated along the south coast of Iceland: Skaft Visitor Centre | Kirkjubjarklaustur | open during the summer Skaftafell Visitor Centre | Skaftafell | open all year* Sklafell farm | Suursveit | varying hours all year Hlmur farm | Mrar | varying hours all year Hoffell farm | Nes | varying hours all year
Preservation objectives
The objectives of designating Vatnajkull as a preservation area, along with the main regions it affects, are the following: To protect the nature of the region, including the landscape, biota and geological formations, as well as cultural features To allow the public to get to know and enjoy regional nature, culture and history To provide education on nature and nature conservation and on regional history, society and cultural features, as well as encouraging research to gain greater knowledge of these aspects To strengthen communities and business activity in the vicinity of the park.
Hfn Tourist Information Centre | Hfn | open during the summer

* Closed on December 25 and January 1.
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Eldgj
Between Kirkjubjarklaustur and Landmannalaugar, the eruptive ssure Eldgj is to be found. Eldgj is a 40 km long eruptive ssure, 600 m wide in many places, and up to 200 m deep, formed in a gigantic eruption in 934. From Eldgj, extensive streams of lava have owed through Landbrot and Mealland, reaching the sea at Alviruhamrar in lftaver. The lava-eld is believed to cover 700 km, which makes it one of the largest lava-elds on earth since the last ice age. Eldgj is considered to belong to the same crater system as the volcanoa Katla. Eldgj is a unique natural phenomenon and is listed as a natural remnant.
Lakaggar
Lakaggar is a row of craters, formed in one of the worlds largest mixed eruptions in recorded history. This continuous series of eruptions emitted a vast quantity of lava and substantial amounts of volcanic ash from a ssure stretching 25 km across the area west of the ice cap. The craters are regarded as a globally unique phenomenon and are as such a protected natural monument. In 1783, a huge lava ow streamed from Lakaggar in what became known as the Skaft Fires. This is believed to have been one of the greatest lava ows in a single eruption in the history of the world: the molten lava lled the gorges through which the Skaft and Hversjt rivers owed, and swept down in two branches into inhabited areas, to spread over the lowlands where it laid waste many farms. The eruption produced large quantities of volcanic ash. For residents of the region, and Iceland as a whole, the results of the eruption were catastrophic: this time is known as Muharindin (the Haze Famine).
Langisjr
Langisjr is a lake, 20 km long and 2 km wide in some places. The lake liesu to the southwest of Vatnajkull, between the mountains Tungnrfjll and Fgrufjll, in a beautiful and picturesque landscape. Its square measure is 27 km, it reaches a depth of 75 m and the water surface is 670 m above sea level.
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Skaftafell
Scenic nature, favourable weather conditions and a network of hiking trails make Skaftafell an ideal destination to enjoy outdoor activities in Icelandic nature. Short and easy trails lead to the waterfall Svartifoss and Skaftafellsjkull glacier, but for those who want to reach further out Morsrdalur valley and Kristnartindar mountain peaks are perfect as to distance and toil. Skaftfell is also the perfect base camp for those who seek to climb Icelands highest mountain peak, Hvannadalshnkur. Private travel companies operate in Skaftafell and offer guided hikes on the nearby glaciers and mountains. Also on offer are sightseeing ights over Vatnajkull glacier and other renowned attractions.
Hoffell area
The Hoffell area consists of Hoffellsjkull glacier and the mountainous area next to it. These mountains are the remains of an old central volcano, which has been carved out and eroded by the glacier. Hiking trails cut through the mountains, with the gabbro mountain Geitafell serving as a starting point. The receding glacier has formed a deep lake in front of it with large blocks of ice oating around. It is in stark contrast to the geothermal pools next to the road leading to the glacier.
Lnsr / Stafafellsfjll
The Stafafellsfjll mountains dominate the skyline east of Vatnajkull glacier and have long included one of Icelands most extensive protected areas, known as Lnsr. Besides the deep, rugged canyons, the landscape displays a wide range of colours, due to rhyolite and other attractive rocks. In contrast, there are lushly vegetated, sheltered valleys, and a good chance of spotting reindeer. Numerous trails make this a perfect hiking territory.
Heinaberg area / Hjallanes

Three major glacial tongues put their mark on the area that consists of Hjallanes and Heinaberg. It is rare to see glaciers so close to an inhabited area. Locals in Sklafell have marked a trail with information signs around Hjallanes that leads to Sklafellsjkull glacier.The Heinaberg area offers interesting sets of basalt columns in addition to the glacier tongue Heinabergsjkull and the lagoon. The valley Heinabergsdalur, 7 km long, leads to Vatnsdalur valley, which ice used to dam off and keep full of water. Nowadays, the view down into the valley is magnicent, since massive icebergs are often left stranded along its oor. It is not unusual to come across large herds of reindeer in this area.
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Katla Geopark includes geological features of global signicance. Over 150 volcanic eruptions have been recorded in the area since the 9th century. The eruptions created the landscape and inuenced where people settled. Through the centuries, man and nature have affected the regions history. The area is constantly changing due to the volcanic activity. A geopark is dened as a territory, which includes a particular geological heritage and a sustainable territorial development strategy to promote development. It must have clearly dened boundaries and sufcient surface area for true territorial economic development. The Geopark covers about 9% of Iceland, 9542 km2, and follows the borders of three municipalities, Skaftrhreppur, Mrdalshreppur and Rangring eystra. About 2700 people live within the Geopark.
Ice caps are prominent in the landscape, topping the highest volcanoes. Outlet glaciers and glacial rivers ow from them and glacial landforms, e.g. moraines and ice-dammed lakes, occur in the area. Large oods, usually glacier outbursts associated with subglacial eruptions, have formed outwash plains in the lowlands. The oldest bedrock in the area is about 2.5 million years old, and can be found at the base of Lmagnpur, an old sea-cliff (671 m). Other interesting features in the Geopark are fossil-bearing xenoliths, and tephra layers which are useful for dating (tephrochronology).
Geology
Iceland lies astride the Mid-Atlantic Ridge where tectonic plates move apart from each other, causing a rift zone. A mantle plume exists below the country, centred beneath Vatnajkull ice cap. In South Iceland the interaction of the rift zone and the mantle plume results in complex and diverse volcanic activity. Volcanic activity and its widespread effect on the areas nature and landscape make Katla Geopark very special. The Geopark is in the most volcanically active area of Iceland, and the volcanic systems at Eyjafjallajkull, Katla, and Grmsvtn are particularly active.The region is characterised by central volcanoes, eruptive craters and ssures, rootless cones, lava elds, table mountains (tuyas), and hyaloclastite ridges which trend SW-NE, like the rift zone. 118 119
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1. Reykjavk ingvellir Lyngdalsheii Laugarvatn Geysir Gullfoss Reykholt Hvtrbr Flir jrsrdalur Selfoss Reykjavk 2. Reykjavk ingvellir Lyngdalsheii Laugarvatn Geysir Gullfoss Brarhl Flir Hvtrbr Reykholt Laugars Sklholt Selfoss Reykjavk 3. Reykjavk Selfoss jrsrdalur Flir Brarhl Gullfoss Geysir Reykholt Grmsnes Reykjavk 4. Reykjavk Grmsnes Sklholt Laugars Flir Hvtrbr Reykholt Gullfoss Geysir Laugarvatn Lyngdalsheii ingvellir Reykjavk.
The Golden Circle

The Golden Circle, Uppsveitir rnessslu, is one of Icelands most popular tourist areas, rich in natural wonders and historical sites. To mention but a few places not to be missed while visiting: ingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Geysir, the famous hot spring area, the golden waterfall of Gullfoss, the bishopry site in Sklholt, jrsrdalur valley and the Saga Age farm there, as well as Keri, a volcanic crater. Also well worth a visit are several small charming villages, such as Flir, Laugarvatn and Slheimar. The uplands stretch from ingvellir National Park to the jrs river and into the central highlands.The population of the area is about 2,600 in four municipalities. There is a great variety of services, accomodation, restaurants and activities in the area. Welcome! The Golden Circle is now more like a Golden Chain, since new roads and bridges have opened up new opportunities. When travelling from Reykjavk there are several options, as follows.
The Blue Circle

The Blue Circle is a route from Keavk through Selvogur, orlkshfn, Eyrarbakki, Stokkseyri, Selfoss and Hverageri. The area offers a lot of different activites for travellers, such as surng in the ocean at orlkshfn, kayaking in Stokkseyri, horseback riding in lfus, hiking and biking tours around the hills in Hverageri and bathing in natural geothermal pools. You can also visit one of Hverageris many greenhouses and the Geothermal Park, the old church and the lighthouse at Selvogur, the Folk Museum in the Merchants House in Eyrarbakki, the Icelandic Wonders Museum in Stokkseyri and the Geothermal Energy Exhibition at Hellisheii Power Plant. 121
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The History and Culture Circle

The History and Culture Circle is a perfect route to experience Icelands history and culture at rst hand in a magnicent environment. The culture is just as diverse as the landscape. A broad variety of museums and exhibitions in the Katla Geopark area gives a unique view into the core of Icelandic culture and heritage, such as Skgar Museum, Katla Centre in Vk, Skaftrstofa at Kirkjubjarklaustur, the Icelandic Saga Centre at Hvolsvllur and the Visitors Centre at orvaldseyri. Make sure not to miss the local food available in many of the areas restaurants, originating directly from the surrounding nature.
The Volcano Circle Katla Geopark

The Volcano Circle gives you an opportunity to experience at rst hand why Iceland is called the land of ice and re and how the community adjusts to the volcanic activity. The Eyjafjallajkull area offers a great variety of natural sites, such as rsmrk, the new mountain peaks of Magni and Mi, Eyjafjallajkull, Katla, one of the largest central volcanoes in Iceland, covered by the glacier Mrdalsjkull, Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Skgafoss waterfall, Slheimajkull glacier, Dyrhlaey rock arch, Lakaggar volcanic area and endless black beaches. All the sites can be accessed by walking, climbing, ATV-tours, on horseback or in jeeps. But take great care! Most of the sites are easily accessible and close to the main roads, but some routes can be more dangerous due to unbridged rivers and highland tracks. It is easy to add a day to this circle tour and visit Vestmannaeyjar islands. The circular route includes a drive from Reykjavk to Hvolsvllur (106 km) and the Eyjafjallajkull area to Vk (90 km). 122
The Glacier Circle

The Glacier Circle is a magical route to experience the reason why Iceland got its name. The largest glacier outside the artics, Vatnajkull, offers uniqe natural wonders, such as the magnicent Jkulsrln (the Glacier Lagoon), where you can take a boat trip, and many spectacular glacier outlets, easily accessible for tourists, either walking, climbing, on ATV-tours, ski-doos or jeeps. Make sure not to miss this fascinating experience while you are in Iceland. The circular route includes a one hour ight from Reykjavk to Hfn and then a 450 km drive back from Hfn to Reykjavk with stops at glacier landmarks in the Vatnajkull Region.The circular route includes a one hour ight from Reykjavk to Hfn and then a 450 km drive back from Hfn to Reykjavk with stops at glacier landmarks in the Vatnajkull Region. 123
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Birds of South Iceland

Birds of South Iceland is a program offering excellent year-round services for birdwatchers. South Iceland has a great deal to offer visiting birdwatchers with its wide variety of habitats, including wetlands, seabird colonies, highland oases and unique coastlines. The largest colonies of Pufn, Pink-footed Goose and Great Skua in the world are located within this region, together with the Europes largest Leachs Storm-petrel colony. South Iceland has a wide range of accommodation from camp sites to 4 -star hotels and some within a short driving distance from Reykjavik. Hornafjrur and Stakksfjrur are shallow fjords or coastal lagoons on either side of the village of Hfn. The area is home to large numbers of birds all year around. Not only is it an important staging area on migration, but breeding birds are well represented in spring and summer and it is also the regions main wintering area for birds. A rich mosaic of wetlands stretches from Hfn all the way west to the glacial sands of Breiamerkursandur. The bird life of the great glacial sands of the south coast has a character all of its own. It is the kingdom of the Great Skua and is home to the largest colony of this charismatic species on Earth. Wherever there is sufcient water, vegetation sprouts up and attracts a range of birds. The spectacular Skaftafell National Park contains woodlands and a variety of species. The areas Landbrot and Meal land support a wide range of birds. The regions wetlands are varied and include oodmeadows, lakes, springs, streams and lava elds. Breeding birds include Horned Grebe and various ducks. The freshwater springs attract numerous birds in 124
the winter and form important wintering grounds for Barrows Goldeneye, Common Goldeneye and Goosander. White-fronted Geese are common visitors on spring and autumn passage. Great Skuas are conspicuous on the glacial sands. The valley of Mrdalur is a rich birding area, with Reynisfjall, Reynisdrangar and Dyrhlaey the chief birding sites. Pufns breed on the cliffs at Vkurhamrar above the village of Vk (the furthest colony from the sea in the world), on Mt Reynisfjall and the headland Dyrhlaey, while Common Guillemot and Razorbill breed at the sea stacks Reynisdrangar and at Dyrhlaey. There is a huge Arctic Tern colony at Vk and a smaller one at Dyrhlaey. jrsrver to the south of the glacier Hofsjkull is the most expansive oasis in the central highlands. It is an area of spectacular scenery, with rich swathes of vegetation alternating with barren sands and glaciers. The area represents very important breeding and moulting grounds for Pink-footed Geese. Other breeders include Great Northern Diver, Whooper Swan, Longtailed Duck, Purple Sandpiper, Red-necked Phalarope, Arctic Tern and Snow Bunting. Part of jrsrver is protected and a Ramsar site. Another key birding location in the highlands is the chain of lakes called Veiivtn. This beautiful and unusual landscape has been 125
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shaped by repeated volcanic activity and most of the lakes are located in craters. Great Northern Divers are particularly common, and other breeding birds include Whooper Swan, Pink-footed Goose, Scaup, Longtailed Duck, Harlequin Duck, Ringed Plover, Purple Sandpiper, Arctic Tern and Snow Bunting. Barrows Goldeneye winters here and has recently bred. Lakes, ponds and marshes can be found across the lowland areas of Landeyjar and Rangarrvellir. Some of the best birding sites are the lake Skmsstaavatn and surroundings, Odda (protected) and lake Lambhagavatn. Large numbers of wildfowl and waders breed in the area and pass through in the spring and autumn. Two of the larger lakes in the area, Apavatn and Laugarvatn, along with adjoining wetlands and rivers, are among the best sites for ducks in south Iceland. Barrows Goldeneye, Common Goldeneye and Goosander winter here. Harlequin Ducks breed locally and hundreds of Scaup, Tufted Duck and Red-breasted Merganser stop off on passage and are also common breeders. Sogi, the river which ows out of lake ingvallavatn, is one of Icelands best locations for winter ducks. It is home to the largest ock of Barrows Goldeneye 126
outside Mvatn and is the main winter site for Common Goldeneye in Iceland. Goosander, Red-breasted Merganser and Tufted Duck are common. White-tailed Eagles are often seen in winter and Harlequin Ducks move up the river in spring. Lake ingvallavatn itself is known for its breeding Great Northern Divers. The coastline between the mouths of the great glacial rivers lfus and jrs is the largest lava shoreline in Iceland and forms the southern end of the vast jrsrhraun lava eld which owed 8,000 years ago and is the largest post ice age lava ow on Earth. Inland there are myriad lakes and ponds. The area hosts an array of birds all year and it is of particular importance for migrants such as Knot, Dunlin, Sanderling, Turnstone, Brent Goose, Eurasian Wigeon and various other ducks. Either side of the estuary of the river lfus there are two large wetlands: BirdLife Icelands reserve at Fli on the east bank, and lfusforir on the west bank. Both are large expanses of pools and lakes which attract numerous birds in the breeding season and on passage alike. The Redthroated Diver is the characteristic bird of the Fli reserve and Dunlin and Black-tailed Godwit are particularly common here. lfusforir is an excellent birding location in winter, attracting large ocks of Teal, Mallard and Goosander, as well as Icelands largest concentration of Grey Heron. www.facebook.com/birdsofsouthiceland
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www.south.is 1 - Htel rk / Hverageri

Breiumrk 1c 810 Hverageri +354 483-4700 All year round but closed 20th Dec. to 3rd Jan. info@hotel-ork.is www.hotelork.is Hotel rk offers friendly accommodation and well-equipped facilities in beautiful surroundings. We have 76 spacious and well-furnished twin rooms and 9 superior rooms that offer even more luxury. We have an outdoor swimming pool that features a water slide, hot tubs and geothermal sauna.
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3 - NLFI Spa and Medical Clinic
Grnamrk 10, 810 Hverageri +354 483-0300 All year round heilsu@hnl.is www.hnl.is NLFI Spa and Medical Clinic, situated in South Iceland in the middleof the activity circle and at the edge of the countrys most impressive and active volcanic area. Located in Hveragerdi and only half an hours drive from Reykjavik, the Clinic offers facilities and services in a broad range of room categories and apartments. In a relaxing environment there are two swimming pools, three outdoor hot tubs, two saunas, a Kneipp-bath and a gym. The Clinic offers treatments such as Geothermal Mudbaths, Massage, Yoga and Acupuncture.
www.south.is 5 - Htel Eldhestar

Vellir, 816 lfus +354 480-4800 All year round info@eldhestar.is www.eldhestar.is We have dedicated our hotel to the Icelandic horse - our most useful servant for centuries. Before Iceland had bridges and roads, the country was difcult to cross, and the horse played a big role in making life possible. On the walls of Htel Eldhestar there are old photos and texts telling the history and reminding us of the importance of the Icelandic horse through the ages. You can also experience that on Eldhestars longer riding tours in the same way as the Icelanders have done for thousands of years. Htel Eldhestar offers many opportunities to combine your stay with activities.
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Hverahamri, 810 Hverageri +354 483 4959 All year round info@frostogfuni.is www.frostandre.is Frost and Fire in Hverageri is a convenient distance from the hustle and bustle of city life and open all year. We welcome both individual travellers and groups and aim to ensure a pleasant and rewarding stay, whether you plan to spend a romantic weekend, talk business or simply relax away from the busy routine. All facilities are designed for relaxation and comfort. Accommodation is in well appointed rooms decorated with Icelandic works of art, with a swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzis on the premises. The reception and a fully equipped meeting room are located in a separate building. We invite you to stay in the bosom of this wonderful nature, in comfortable accommodation with catering facilities that can also be used as a venue for meetings.
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Oddabraut 24, 815 orlkshfn +354 4835292 hjajonna@gmail.com www.hjajonna.is
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Hjararbl, 816 lfus +354 567-0045 All year round info@hjardarbol.is www.hjardarbol.is Set in peaceful surroundings, this guest house has views of Ingolfsfjall Mountain. It offers free Wi-Fi in public areas and free on-site parking. Selfoss town centre is a 10minute drive away. Many rooms at Hjardarbl Guesthouse have a private bathroom with shower. Some also include a sofa. All have access to a common TV lounge with a seating area. Breakfast is served each morning. Guests can prepare their own meals in the shared kitchen. Guesthouse Hjardarbls terrace offers beautiful mountain views. Local handcrafts are sold at the souvenir shop. Staff can help arrange activities like hiking, bird watching and horse riding. Reykjavik city centre is a 35-minute drive from the property. Keavik Airport is a 1.5-hour drive away.
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Austurvegur 28, 800 Selfoss +354 482-1600 & +354 660-6999 Open all year round selfoss@hostel.is www.bandb.is Bed and Breakfast is a new overnight opportunity in Selfoss and was opened in May 2010. Its location is central and from there it is easy to take day trips all over South Iceland. We are in the centre of Selfoss, next door to the post ofce and the bus station, from where you can travel all over Iceland, is only 500 m away. The owner bakes his own bread for you every morning and might even wash your car, as he is a fan of old American limos. Breakfast is served every morning, free parking is on hand and a jacuzzi plus a bicycle and car rental.
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Eyravegur 2, 800 Selfoss +354 480-2500 All year round info@hotelselfoss.is www.hotelselfoss.is A stones throw from Reykjavik and a perfect base from which to explore Icelands exotic south. Hotel Selfoss is located on the banks of the majestic lfus river in the town of Selfoss. The hotel embraces a soothing water theme ever present in the tasteful architectural features that run through the hotels bright and modern design element 132
10 - Guesthouse Selfoss guesthouse and camping ground

Engjavegur 56, 800 Selfoss +354 482-3585 All year round gesthus@gesthus.is www.gesthus.is Guesthouse Selfoss is a group of bungalows in a green areain the middle of Selfoss. The camping ground has all facilites like WC, shower, kitchen and dining room.
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11 - Fosstn Apartments Hotel
Eyravegur 26, 800 Selfoss +354 480-1200 1st June 15th August fosstun@fosstun.is www.fosstun.is
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Syri-Reykir, 801 Selfoss +354 692-4094 All year round Nature-spa@nature-spa.is www.nature-spa.is Nature-Spa GuestHouse is a typical Icelandic summer house situated in the heart of the Golden Circle, about one hour drive from the capital Reykjavk. The guesthouse has 8 cosy bedrooms and can take up to 20 guests. Perfect choice for those who would like to enjoy Icelandic nature as well as having relaxing vacation. If you prefer privacy you can rent the whole guesthouse for a reasonable price. A cosy all year accommodation with swimming pool, hot tup and a relaxing sauna.
12 - Menam Guesthouse
Eyravegur 8, 800 Selfoss +354 482-4099 All year round menam@menam.is www.menam.is Menam Restaurant/Guesthouse is located at Eyravegur 8 in Selfoss, near the banks of the glacial river lfus. Menam, which means By the River is a Thai / international restaurant that places emphasis on rst class ingredients and soft-spoken service with cosy settings. Our staff is both of Thai and Icelandic origin and their joint experience guarantees the best quality in our cuisine. Our hallmark is that all our dishes are made with fresh raw materials, just after you have ordered, to guarantee the best results. 134
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Eyrargata 37a, 820 Eyrarbakki +354 482-1197 sudurgisting@sudurgisting.is www.sudurgisting.is
Cosy old house for private rent open all year. The house is situated in the historical shing village Eyrarbakki by the North Atlantic ocean. Only about 40 minutes from Reykjavk by car. There are two bedrooms with double beds, a kitchen, a living room and a magnicent bathroom. Excellent private acommodations for two to four people. 135
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15 - Kvldstjarnan Guesthouse / Evening Star Guesthouse
Stjrnusteinar 7, 825 Stokkseyri +354 483-1800 All year round kvoldstjarnan@simnet.is www.kvoldstjarnan.com The Guesthouse Kvldstjarnan (Evening Star) stands on the rim of the great jrs lava, which the Atlantic Ocean has molded into a shore renowned for its beauty. It is close to Icelands most visited tourist attractions. Besides Stokkseyri has a lot to offer in recreation: museums, a family garden, a restaurant, kayak sailing etc. and it is becoming evermore attractive every year. So why not stay awhile at the Star on the shore?
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Vatnsholt 1-2, 801 Flahreppur +354 899-7748 All year round info@stayiniceland.is www.stayiniceland.is Vatnsholt is conveniently located 70 km from Reykjavik with easy access from Road 1, the Ringroad. The facilities include made-up beds, a living room, a kitchen and shared bathrooms. Larger groups will enjoy the use of the dining hall, the kitchen and two bathrooms. On the premises there are also a sundeck, a grill, a hot tub and a playground area with highest quality play equipment.
16 - Gaulverjaskli Hostel
Gaulverjaskli, 801 Flahreppur +354 551-0654 All year round gaulverjaskoli@hostel.is www.south-hostel.is The hostel is in a renovated school in the low-lying agricultural region of South Iceland. The distance from Reykjavk is 65 km, 13 km south of the town Selfoss. The location is in the heart of the countryside on Road 33. We have one of the best all-round views in this area and it is a great place to relax and enjoy the panoramic view of the lowlands. We have 8 rooms accommodating 1 to 6 persons and 3 bathrooms with a shower. A dining room and kitchen facilities for guests are available. 136
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Lambastair, 801 Flahreppur +354 777 0705 All year round info@lambastadir.is www.lambastadir.is Guesthouse Lambastair is a new guesthouse located 7 km east of Selfoss by highway number one.The guesthouse has eleven rooms, all with private bathrooms, a geothermal heated hot tub is available for guests use and breakfast is served daily. The guesthouse is well situated for day trips to interesting spots such as the National Park Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir and Westmann Islands.The guesthouse offers a good view, peaceful atmosphere and farm animals nearby. The town of Selfoss is close by, with restaurants, shops, a swimming pool and other entertainment possibilities.
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Guesthouse Frost and Fire, Hverhamrar, 810 Hverageri, +354 483-4959 Camping Ground Hverageri, Reykjamrk, 810 Hverageri, +354 483-4601 T-br Accommodation, Selvogur, +354 483-3150 Camping Ground orlkshfn, Hafnarberg 41, 815 orlkshfn, +354 483-3807 Guesthouse Bergskli, Unubakki 4, 815 orlkshfn, +354 868-7250 Npar Summer Cottages, Npar I-II (between orlkshfn and Hverageri), +354 898-6107 Gljfurbstair Summer Cottages, Hvammur exit (between Hverageri and Selfoss), +354 483-4461 Akurgeri Summer Cottages, Hvammur exit (between Hverageri and Selfoss), +354 483-4449 Guesthouse Hjararbl, Hvammur exit (between Hverageri and Selfoss), +354 567-4203 fangar ehf. Summer Huts, Baugstjrn 15, 800 Selfoss, +354 845-9500 Slvangur Summer Houses, Slvangur, 820 Eyrarbakki, +354 554-5959 Rein Guesthouse, ykkvat 4, 820 Eyrarbakki, +354 693-3543 Eyrarbakki Camping Ground, +354 661-7002 Stokkseyri Camping Ground, Slvellir, 825 Stokkseyri, +354 661-7002 Hallandi Guesthouse, Flahreppur, 801 Selfoss, +354 824-5598 Nonnahs- Luxury holiday rental, Mihs 1, 801 Selfoss, +354 849-2930
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sborgir 30, 801 Grmsnes +354 897-6802 / +354 555-7878 24 hour guesthouse@grimsborgir.com
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www.grimsborgir.com Grmsborgir Luxury Guesthouse is situated close to the most stunning sights in South Iceland, on the beautiful river Sog and surrounded by a picturesque landscape, peace and tranquillity.Grmsborgir has 6 houses, with up to 5 bedrooms, in every house there is a good kitchen and a spacious living room and outside a hot tub and a gas grill.The guesthouses are a 45-minute drive from Icelands capital, Reykjavk, and 1.5 hours from Keavk International Airport.
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3 - Slheimar Guesthouse
Slheimar, 801 Grmsnes +354 480-4483 / +354 898-4483 All year round gisting@solheimar.is www.solheimar.is The Slheimar Guesthouse offers great accommodation in rooms in two buildings, Brekkukot and Veghs, for up to 37 people. The accommodation in both houses includes a kitchen and a lounge, with access to the pool and the church. The guesthouses are open all year round and groups are welcome to the excellent facilities for meetings, seminars and conferences in Sesseljuhs.
www.south.is 5 - Galleri Laugarvatn

Hholt 1, 840 Laugarvatn +354 486-1016 / +354 847-0805 All year round galleri@simnet.is www.gallerilaugarvatn.is Galler Laugarvatn offers bed and breakfast in cosy housing in a home, with 3 bedrooms and a shared bathroom. Breakfast is served in the lovely gallery next door. We are situated 29 km from Selfoss and 25 km from Geysir.
4 - Sklholtsskli, hotel and cottages

801 Blskgabygg + 354 486-8870 All year round skoli@skalholt.is www.skalholt.is Sklholtsskli the centre for education, culture and interaction between the church and society welcomes individuals and families as well as larger groups of different kinds for a longer or shorter stay all year round, offering accommodation and restaurant services. We have excellent facilities for conferences, workshops, retreats and educational and cultural tourism. Full accommodation is provided for up to 44 people in single and double rooms with or without a private bath. An adjacent camp within short walking distance (4-5 minutes) can accommodate 33 people in simpler housing at lower rates.
6 - Farmhotel Efstidalur 2
Efsti-dalur 2, 801 Laugarvatn +354 486-1186 All year round efstadal@efstadal.is www.efstadal.is Efsti-Dalur 2 is a well located cattle farm, close to many of the most popular natural wonders of Iceland. We emphasise on personal service, good food, friendly faces, a comfortable atmosphere and lovely surroundings.The area is surrounded by rivers and streams, cows, dogs, chickens and birdsong.
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7 - thl Cottages and Travel Service
Blskgabygg +354 468-8780 / +354 486-8770 uthlid@uthlid.is www.uthlid.is thl is a rare gem to be found in largely unspoiled Icelandic landscape. It is located centrally from most key locations, only an hour drive from Reykjavik, 25 min from the national park of ingvellir, 10 min from the famous Geysir hot springs and only 15 min from Gullfoss. thl offers unique combination of services Cottages for rent, various sizes and types Swimming Pool with hot tubs and shower Grill Bar and Restaurant Camping site with grill facilities Convenience store and a Gas station 9 hole golf course Horse rental for shorter and longer trips.
www.south.is 9 - Guesthouse Sklinn Myrkholt

Between Gullfoss and Geysir +354 895-9500 gljasteinn@gljasteinn.is www.gljasteinn.is Sklinn is a hostel between Gullfoss and Geysir. Sklinn can accommodate up to 32 people in 8 rooms. In Sklinn there are good facilities with showers, a large kitchen and a dining area, as well as a nice living room. If necessary we can offer stables, a fence for horses and hay for horses with the aroma of fresh Icelandic grass the guests will get acquainted with Icelanders of all ages.
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Geysir, 801 Blskgabygg +354 480-6800 Open all year round geysir@geysircenter.is www.geysircenter.is Geysir Centre is not just perfect for vacationing, it is also good for day trips. Good food, pleasant accommodation in many different variations, relaxation in the swimming pool or hot tub, and the opportunity to get information on all of the wonders of Iceland. All this is offered by the family-operated centre directly opposite the thermal elds with Geysir and Strokkur. 144
10 - Htel Gullfoss
Brattholt, 801 Blskgabygg +354 486-8979 info@hotelgullfoss.is www.hotelgullfoss.is
Htel Gullfoss lies within a comfortable distance from Reykjavk on Road 35. It is located between the two most popular tourists destinations in Iceland, Geysir and Gullfoss, and is an ideally located for highland travellers who are crossing Kjlur, a mountain road that connects the north and the south of Iceland. Htel Gullfoss is known for its friendly atmosphere, country style cooking and quiet surroundings that are ideal for relations.
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11 - Kerlingarfjll
Kjlur Highland Road +354 664-7878 All year round info@kerlingarfjoll.is www.kerlingarfjoll.is Kerlingarfjll Mountain resort is a true pearl to all lovers of unspoiled nature and outdoor activity. During summer it is accessible by all types of cars but during winther only by a 4 x 4 superjeeps. At the resort, Accommodation is available in smallaer and larger mountain huts, in sleeping bag or made up bed. There is also a camping area.The mountain resort of Kerlingarfjll has a licenced restaurant, and common shower area, access to the shower area is included in accomodation prices. In the area there are also natural hot pools, which though are only open subject to nature allowing. In the area there are various marked and unmarked hiking routes and one can spend days hiking in and around Kerlingarfjll, and to mention a place or area within the Kerlingarfjll, the Hveradalir area which is one of Icelands largest geothermal areas.
www.south.is 13 - Icelandair Htel Flir

Vesturbrn 1, 845 Flir +354 486-6630 All year round udir@icehotels.is www.hoteludir.is / www.icehotels.is In South Iceland, just an hours drive from the capital city of Reykjavk, Htel Flir offers quality three-star accommodation in a modern, onestorey building.
14 - Steinsholt Accomodation
Steinsholt 2, 801 Skeia- og Gnpverjahreppur +354 486-6096 / +354 863-8270 All year round steinsholt@steinsholt.is www.steinsholt.is At Steinsholt there is a small guesthouse where we lay special importance on personal service to our guests and to make them feel at home. 4 double rooms have private bathrooms and 4 double rooms do not have private bathrooms but a joint access to bathroom. There are washbasins with hot and cold water in every room. Breakfast is served in the morning and guests can also have a dinner if they so wish. Then it is better to order in advance. In the evening guests can use the hot tub, go for a walk or go for a short ride on horseback.
12 - Guesthouse Syra-Langholt
Syra-Langholt 1, 845 Flir +354 486-6574 / 894-8974 sydralangholt@emax.is www.sydralangholt.is Horse rental and camping ground At Syra-Langholt we run a guesthouse, a camping site and a horse rental. We are situated in a beautiful natural landscape and are close to many must-see places, like Geysir, Gullfoss and Stng. 146
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801, Skeia-og Gnpverjahreppur +354 897-8960 vordufell@vordufell.is
www.south.is 17 - Vorsabr 2 Cottage, Horse riding

Vorsab 2, 801 Skeia- og Gnpverjahreppur +354 486-5522 All year round bjornjo@vorsabae2.is www.vorsabae2.is Accommodation in a cosy house with a kitchen and a livingroom where up to 10 people can stay at a time.The viev from the house is breathtaking and in the east the famous volcano Hekla dominates. We provide Horse riding and visit to the animals on the farm. Other animals are sheep, goats, cattle, chicken, dogs and cats. Participation in farm work is also in offer.
Fjall is a one hour drive from Reykjavk in south of Iceland by the river Hvt. And in the middle of the golden circel in Iceland. The view from the house is breathtaking. Four /ve persons can sleep in the house.There is two bedrooms with new and comfortable beds. Living room and the kitchen in a open space. Bathroom with shower and a bathtub. In the kitchen is a dishwasher, coffeemaker, toster, refridgeator, stove and microwave. Washingmachine is in the house. Outside is a hot tub that is full of water and ready to be use. The hot tub changes water one time a day so its always clean and the view from the hot tub is awesome. Char-grill is allso ready to be used.
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Kjastair 2, 801Blskgabygg +354 847-1046 asakjoa@visir.is
18 - Htel Hekla
Brjnsstair, 801 Skeia- og Gnpverjahreppur +354 486-5540 info@hotelhekla.is www.hotelhekla.is Hotel Heklas location makes it an ideal place to start and/or end a trip around Iceland . Hotel Hekla has 36 room with private facilities. The staff of Hotel Hekla is known for friendly as well as efcient service and excellent food.The spacious and luminous dining room seats 120 people. Icelandic mountain lamb is popular and so is the super-fresh seafood from the nearby shing villages.
Horse rental located in the hottest spot in Iceland, just between Gullfoss and Geysir. Accommodation at the farm in cosy cottages.
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ingvellir Camping Ground, +354 482-2660 Alvira Guesthouse (groups only), Alvira, 801 Grmsnes, +354 482-1109 rastalundur Camping Ground and Restaurant, 801 Grmsnes, +354 482-2010 Hraunborgir Camping Ground, 801 Grmsnes, +354 486-4414 Borg Camping Ground, 801 Grmsnes, +354 486-4402 Minni-Borgir Cottages, 801 Grmsnes, +354 486-1500 Guesthouse Sel, 801 Grmsnes, +354 486-4441 Laugarvatn Youth Hostel, 845 Laugarvatn, +354 899-5409 Htel Edda ML, 840 Laugarvatn, +354 444-4810 Htel Edda K, 840 Laugarvatn, +354 444-4820 Laugarvatn Camping Ground, Kngsvegur, 840 Laugarvatn, + 354 771-6869 / +354 862-5614 Guesthouse Hestakrin, Hsatftir 2, 801 Skei, +354 486-5616 Camping Ground Brautarholt, 801 Skei, +354 486-5500 / + 354 897-2612 Sveitasetri Summer Cottages, Biskupstungur, by waterfall Faxi, +354 898-6033 Laugageri Camping Ground, Laugars, +354 486-8809 Camping Ground Reykholt, 801 Blskgabygg, +354 893-1434 Faxi Camping Ground, 801 Blskgabygg, +354 848-1101 Sklabrekka Summerhouses, +354 892-7110 Guesthouse Geysir and golf course, +354 486-8733 Dalbr III, 845 Flir, +354 486-6770 Guesthouse Grund at Flir, 845 Flir, +354 552-6962 Flir Camping Ground, 845 Flir, +354 618-5005 152
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We invite you to join us on a ride in our fascinating landscape on welltrained good horses to enjoy the tlt along the river jrs! Riding trips are from 1 hour up to several days in very individual small groups.We offer accommodation in ve cosy and comfortable double rooms, a big lounge, beautiful garden and two jaccuzzis. You are welcome to join farmlife with milking cows, sheep, horses, rabbits, dogs and cats. Herrarhll is very conveniently and centrally located for a variety of day trips to all the attractions in South Iceland.
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3 - Guesthouse Hekluhestar
Austvasholt, 851 Hella +354 487-6598 All year round hekluhestar@hekluhestar.is www.hekluhestar.is The guesthouse was built in 1990 in the old traditional Icelandic style. The turf on the roof makes the house glide perfectly into the natural surroundings. We offer sleeping bag accommodation in a private house with self-catering for individuals and small groups up to 18 persons. Whatever your interest is, an overnight stay, a riding vacation, a sightseeing excursion or a longer stay at the farm, you are always welcome.
www.south.is 5 - The Highland Center Hrauneyjar - Hlendismistin

Hrauneyjar, Sprengisandur Road F26, 851 Hella +354 487-7750 All year round hrauneyjar@hrauneyjar.is www.hrauneyjar.is Hrauneyjar is situated at the edge of Icelands most impressive and active volcanic area. From here there is a short distance to many of the most beautiful and popular tourist attractions in the highlands - including Landmannalaugar, jrsrdalur, Hekla mountain, Sprengisandur,Veiivtn and Fjallabak.The guesthouse is easily accessible by a paved road all the year round and is only 150 km from Reykjavk. It is known as the last outpost before entering the highlands.There is a plethora of activities and attractions nearby, as well as northern light viewing and super-jeep tours. Operated jointly with nearby Hotel Highland and a part of www.allseasonhotels.is
4 - Htel Leirubakki and Camping Ground

Holta- og Landsveit, 851 Hella +354 487-8700 leirubakki@leirubakki.is www.leirubakki.is Htel Leirubakki is about 100 km from Icelands capital, Reykjavk. This is a new hotel with an outstanding restaurant and facilities for meetings and conferences.In the Hekla Centre you will nd an information centre for tourists, as well as an innovative and stylish exhibition on Icelands most famous and active volcano, Hekla, 1,491 meters high, towering over South Iceland. In Leirubakki guests can also enjoy a pleasant camping ground with access to a natural pool and riding tours tailor-made for each individual.
6 - Htel Highland
Hrauneyjar, Sprengisandur Road F26, 851 Hella +354 487-7750 All year round www.hotelhighland.is hrauneyjar@hrauneyjar.is Htel Highland is situated at the edge of Icelands most impressive and active volcanic area. From here there is a short distance to many of the most beautiful and popular tourist attractions in the highlands. The hotel is easily reached by a paved road all the year round, about 1 hour drive from Reykjavk. With an excellent cuisine, Htel Highland is a remote secret of the highlands. It is a part of www.allseasonhotels.is 157
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7 - Fosshtel Mosfell
rvangur 6, 850 Hella +354 487-5828 All year round bokun@fosshotel.is www.fosshotel.is Fosshtel Mosfell is a 2/3-star tourist class hotel offering 35 rooms with shower/WC and 18 rooms with shared facilities. Other facilities include a rustic, furnished breakfast room, a sitting and TV lounge, an internet station, a small conference/video room and free parking. All guestrooms and restaurant/bar facilities are non-smoking. The dinner restaurant is located across the street in one of the local restaurants.
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Arnarsandur 3, 850 Hella +354 894-9953 All year round guesthouse@bbiceland.com www.bbiceland.com This lovely guesthouse is in the centre of the village of Hella, on the street Arnarsandur. We are in house number 3 (only 5 villas in the street). The little village has everything you need: Shops, restaurants, an excellent swimming pool and a bus stop. All around the corner!
8 - rhs ehf. - Restaurant, accommodation and camping grounds

Rangrbakki 6, 850 Hella +354 487-5577 All year round arhus@arhus.is www.arhus.is rhs is a family buisness established in 2001 with the purchase of 28 small cottages and a camping site from Htel Mosfell in Hella.As well the small cottages and the camping site we also have our restaurant, called Caf rhs.The cottages now total 30 and range from affordable 10 m2 without a bathroom to 25 m2 with all facilities for up to 6 persons.The camping site is quite large and very cosy with lots of trees where you can nd shelter from the wind. It also has cooking facilities, hot water, a shower and WC, a washing machine and a dryer, electricity, a dumping area for campers and a playground. The caf is located on the banks of Ytri-Rang river and offers a variety of local food in an a la carte menu, as well as pizzas, salads and hamburgers. 158
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By Suurlandsvegur, 851 Hella +354 487-5700 All year round hotelranga@hotelranga.is www.hotelranga.is Htel Rang is situated 96 km from Reykjavk 8 km from Hella and perfectly located on Road 1, the Ringroad. South Icelands only 4-star hotel provides stunning, picturesque surroundings, such as the famous volcano Hekla mountain, several glaciers and the Westman Islands.The hotel offers an optimal atmosphere to meet every travellers needs whether they be relaxation, pleasure, adventure or business. Now featuring The World Pavilion, 7 luxury suites individually decorated as the 7 continents. Part of www.allseasonhotels.is.
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11 - Eldst Guest House
Austurvegur 2, 860 Hvolsvllur +354 482-1011 / +354 691-3033 eldsto@eldsto.is www.eldsto.is We proudly present our new Eldst Guest House right above the caf and gallery. There are 5 rooms for 2-4 people and two bathrooms, each with a shower. A small kitchenette and a sitting room are accessible to guests. Beds are ready made, or you can bring your own sleeping bag. Breakfast is available in the Caf. Please make reservations for dinner in advance. Eldst is right on the main route and therefore easy to nd.
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Kirkjulkur, 861 Hvolsvllur +354 487-8333 brokin@visir.is www.rang.is/langbrok/ Caf Langbrk is a coffee house and campsite in Fljtshl, 10 km east of Hvolsvllur: At the campsite are facilities for toilet waste disposal, and public toilets for all guests. There is a washing up area and there are twenty-one power outlets. On site is the ship skan VE 200, which children of all ages love to play in! Opening times depend a little on the weather and on the soil being dry, but this site is usually one of the rst campsites to open in spring. The caf can accommodate groups for food and coffee, and it is popular with groups to visit the Virgin Temple of Mother Earth, which is a turf house on site. Kaf Langbrk is the home of the music group Hjnabandi, which plays and sings in both the Virgin Temple and also in the bar in the evenings for campsite guests. Not forgetting, the famous Langbrk wafes. ;-)
12 - Htel Hvolsvllur
Hlarvegur 7-11, 860 Hvolsvllur +354-487-8050 All year round info@hotelhvolsvollur.is www.hotelhvolsvollur.is Wireless internet Htel Hvolsvllur is located in the heart of the saga area wherehistory meets nature, about 100 km. from Reykjavik. There are 59 rooms in the hotel. Our excellent new restaurant(160 seats) offers a varied and ambitious menu.
14 - Htel Fljtshl
Smratn, 861 Hvolsvllur +354 487-1416 All year round smaratun@simnet.is www.smaratun.is Htel Fljtshl is a pleasant country hotel in the centre of Fljtshl, one of the most beautiful farming districts in Iceland. The hotel has 14 large rooms with heated oors andall modern conveniences. There is a cable TV and access to a wireless network. Breakfast is included in the price. Driving duration to us from Reykjavk city is about one and a half hour. The whole route is paved and easy for driving. Check out our great variety of accommodation and activities on our web site. 161
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15 - Hellishlar Summer Cottages and Camping Ground
Fljtshl, 861 Hvolsvllur +354 487-8360 hellisholar@hellisholar.is www.hellisholar.is We are very proud of our cosy and neat cottages.We offer three sizes of cottages. Big houses, suitable for 6 persons (40 m), medium houses for 4-6 persons (20 m) and small houses suitable for 3-5 persons (15 m). The camping facilities are superb in Hellishlar, with access for caravans, trailers and mobile homes. There are brand new bathrooms and showers, hot tubs, washing machines and driers, as well as a large childrens playground with trampolins, swings and more.
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Thorsmork via road nr. F249 +354 552-8300 volcanohuts@volcanohuts.com www.volcanohuts.com The Volcano Huts are located in the Thorsmrk Nature Reserve, between majestic volcanoes and glaciers. Accommodation is available in small cottages, private bedrooms,shared cabin dormsand camping grounds.The location and unique nature of the Thorsmrk area make the Volcano Huts an ideal place for any nature and hiking enthusiast, with endless hiking trails leading to and from our base. At the Lava Grill Restaurant & Bar you can enjoy a homemade and hearty meal, prepared with love and local Icelandic ingredients.
16 - Hamragarar Camping
Sklakot, 861 Hvolsvllur +354 866-7532 / +354 867-3535 April 1st September 30th. info@southadventure.is www.southadventure.is The camping site at Hamragarar is without doubt one of the most beautiful camping grounds in Iceland.With the waterfalls Gljfrabi and Seljalandsfoss close by it is a pleasure to enjoy nature.The facilities at Hamragarar are excellent.In the service house by the lower area there are toilets, washing machines and cooking facilities, as well as the reception, where you can also buy some coffee and more. During the main season you can also get advice on booking adventure tours, as well as some basic information about the neighbourhood. The house at the higher area has toilets and showers. 162
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Moldnpur, 861 Hvolsvllur +354 487-8950 All year round hotelanna@hotelanna.is www.hotelanna.is The smallest 3star hotel in the country bids you the largest welcome. The hotels charm is displayed in the form of 7 well-appointed and romantically furnished rooms. The restaurant offers outstanding home cooked fare, using only the freshest of local produce whenever possible.
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19 - Htel Skgar
Skgar, 861 Hvolsvllur +354 487-4880 May September. October-March: open for groups hotelskogar@hotelskogar.is www.hotelskogar.is Htel Skgar is situated at Skgar and it takes 5 minutes to walk to the world-famous Skgarfoss waterfall under the East-Eyjafjll mountains in South Iceland. Quality, comfort and excellent service is what the guest meets entering the warm and cosy hotel of 12 rooms and a beautiful restaurant. Interesting places to visit are the Skgar Museum, an extensive hiking area to explore, snowmobiling on Mrdalsjkull glacier and fantastic bird watching at nearby Dyrhlaey ocean cliffs. A part of www.allseasonhotels.is
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Brustgur 2, 900 Vestmannaeyjar +354 481-3636 All year round hoteleyjar@eyjar.is www.hoteleyjar.eyjar.is Htel Eyjar is situated in the centre of the town of Vestmannaeyjar. Htel Eyjar offers 11 comfortable apartments and facilities for small conferences. All the suites include a TV, free internet access and a kitchen. Guests also have access to the conference room, located on the 2nd oor, with a beautiful view over the town. On the ground oor you can enjoy the delightful book-caf and souvenir shop Eymundsson. Make Htel Eyjar your home in Vestmannaeyjar.
20 - Htel Vestmannaeyjar(3* hotel)

Vestmannabraut 28, 900 Vestmannaeyjar +354 481-2900 All year round booking@hotelvestmannaeyjar.is www.hotelvestmannaeyjar.is Htel rshamar is a 3-star hotel with 21 rooms. All rooms have a telephone and TV with 12 channels, a radio, a cooler, and a bathroom with a shower. All double rooms have twin beds, exceptfor our 3 unique suites. At Htel rshamar we have great facilities for relaxation and enjoyment for our guests, plus a top quality jacuzzi and a sauna, snooker and a warm lounge. In addition we also manage Guesthouse Hamar, Guesthouse Htel Mamma and the Youth Hostel. Service provided:Resturants and a bar, hotels, guesthouses, sleeping bag accommodation, horse riding, rib safari, boat tours, bus tours, museums, hiking, bird watching. 164 165
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shestar Sleeping Bag Accommodation, s, 851 Hella, +354 487-5064 Brenna Guesthouse, rvangur 37, 850 Hella, +354 487-5532 ning Camping Site, Stri-Klo, 851 Hella, +354 483-1611 Fjallasklar Guesthouse and Camping Site, Hellatn 1, 851 Hella, +354 893-9966 Rjpnavellir Sleeping Bag Accommodation, Rjpnavellir, 851 Hella, +354 892-0409 Laugaland Restaurant and Camping Site, Holta- og Landsveit, 851 Hella, +354 895-6543 Heimaland Guesthouse, 851 Hella, +354 487-5787 Hrlfstaarhellir Guesthouse, 851 Hella, +354 487-6590 Galtalkur II Summer Huts, Rangring ytra, 851 Hella, +354 487-6528 Galtalkjarskgur Camping Site, Rangring ytra, 851 Hella, +354 487-6505 ykkvabr Camping Site, ykkvabr, 851 Hella, +354 488-7000 Hvanngil Guesthouse, Hvanngil, 851 Hella, +354 568-2533 ristungur Sleeping Bag Accommodation, sahreppur, 851 Hella, +354 487-6501 Garsauki Guesthouse, Vestri-Garsauki, 861 Hvolsvllur, +354 487-8078 Hvolsvllur Camping Site, Austurvegur, 860 Hvolsvllur, +354 487-8078 sgarur Guesthouse / Camping Site, Strlfshvolur, 860 Hvolsvllur, +354 487-1440 Breiablstaur, farm holidays, Fljtshl, 861 Hvolsvllur, +354 487-8010 Fagrahl House Rental, Fagrahl, 861 Hvolsvllur, +354 564-6663 Fljtsdalur Hostel, Fljtsdalur, 861 Hvolsvllur, +354 487-8489 Blstaur Mountain Hut, Einhyrningur, +354 487-8407 Fell Mountain Hut, rlfsfell, +354 487-8319 rmt Guesthouse, rmt, 861 Hvolsvllur, +354 487-5131 Grandvr Camping Site, Austur-Landeyjar, 861 Hvolsvllur, +354 898-8888
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Barhll Guesthouse farm holidays, Landeyjar, 861 Hvolsvllur, +354 487-8578 Stra-Mrk III Guesthouse, 861 Hvolsvllur, +354 487-8903 slfsskli Summer Houses, Vestur-Eyjafjll, +354 861-7489 Edinborg Guesthouse, Lambafell, 861 Hvolsvllur, +354 846-1384 Drangshl I Guesthouse, Austur-Eyjafjll, 861 Hvolsvllur, +354 487-8869 Skgar Hostel, Skgar, 861 Hvolsvllur, +354 487-8801 Skgar Camping Site, Skgar, 861 Hvolsvllur, +354 487-8801 Htel Edda, Skgar, 861 Hvolsvllur, +354 444-4830 Guesthouse Hamar, Herjlfsgata 4, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 481-3400 Guesthouse Sunnuhll, Vestmannabraut 25-26, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 481-2900 Guesthouse Hvld, Hfavegur 16, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 481-1230 Guesthouse Heimir, Heiarvegur 1, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 846-6500 Guesthouse rn, Illugagata 7, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 481-2082 Guesthouse Hreiri, Faxastgur 33, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 481-1045 Guesthouse Kirkjuvegi, Kirkjuvegur 28, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 864-4020 RB-apartments, Kirkjuvegur10a, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 481-1569 Eyjabstair Summer Cottages, Ofanleiti, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 864-2064 Camping Grounds, Herjlfsdalur / rsvllur, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 692-6952
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1 - Volcano Hotel
Ketilstaaskli, 871 Vk +354 486-1200 info@volcanohotel.is www.volcanohotel.is
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Hfabrekkuafrttur, 870 Vk +354 893-4889 1st June -31st.August helga@thakgil.is www.thakgil.is akgil is located in a beautiful valley, surrounded by mountains, 20 km from Vk by road 214. These conditions make the weather in akgil very mild and calm, and a lovely little freshwater stream trickles though the camping site and in front of the houses. The common dining room is in a cave that can be lit up by candles and heated by a replace in cold evenings. Hiking routes to interesting places of variable difculty are all around, including to the glacier.
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3 - Country Htel Hfabrekka and restaurant
Hfabrekka, 871 Vk +354 487-1208 All year round hotel@hofdabrekka.is www.hofdabrekka.is In the beautiful vicinity of Vk, occupying a scenic countryside location there is Country Hotel Hfabrekka with 72 en-suite double rooms with TV, hairdryers and WiFi. It also offers a restaurant, a bar and outdoor hot tubs lled with warm natural water, excellent for relaxation.
www.south.is 5 - Blgil Hut

Highland +354 487-4840 / +354 487-4842 All year round klaustur@klaustur.is The mountain hut in Blgil is located 15 km south of Lakaggar. The hut has sleeping bag facilities for 18 people. There are kitchen and dining facilities and the hut is heated with gas. The toilet is located outside the hut. Outside the hut there is also a camping area.The hut is open for booking all the year round and bookings are made at Skaftrhreppur, tel. + 354 487-4840 or klaustur@klaustur.is
4 - Hlaskjl Mountain Huts

Lambaskarshlar +354 855-5812 All year round holaskjol@holaskjol.com www.eldgja.is AtHlaskjlthere is a main lodge on two oors, with sleeping bag accommodation in bunks for 71 persons. There are WCs and showers on both oors, as well as cooking facilities with gas-stoves and utensils for cooking and eating. Also available are three huts, each with bunks for 6 persons.If necessary it is possible to provide extra mattresses, so two persons can sleep on the oor.The huts have gas-stoves, utensils for cooking and eating and cold running water. Outside there is a separate house with a WC and shower. Good space is available for tents and campers. 172
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Hunkubakkar, 800 Kirkjubjarklaustur +354 487-4681 5th January 20th December hunkubakkar@simnet.is www.hunkubakkar.is Hunkubakkar guesthouse is located 6 km west of the village Kirkjubjarklaustur on road 206 to Lakaggar. Hunkubakkar offers accommodation in cottages. There are 12 rooms with private facilities and 8 with shared facilities. Double, single and family rooms. Restaurant and bar.
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7 - Htel Laki
Efri-Vik, 800 Kirkjubjarklaustur +354 487-4694 All year round hotellaki@hotellaki.is www.hotellaki.is Hotel Laki is situated 5 km south of Kirkjubjarklaustur. It is recently built and has 40 rooms with a shower or a bath tub. Open all year.
www.south.is 9 - Icelandair Htel Klaustur

Klausturvegur 6, 880 Kirkjubjarklaustur +354 487-4900 All year round klaustur@icehotels.is www.icehotels.is Hotel Klaustur is ideally located for trips to the enormous Vatnajkull glacier and Skaftafell National Park, as well as the magnicent Dyrhlaey sea arch and a boat ride on Jkulsrln glacier lagoon. At the end of an eventful day, Hotel Klaustur awaits you with an excellent restaurant and a friendly atmosphere.
8 - Htel Geirland
Geirland 880 Kirkjubjarklaustur +354 487-4677 / + 354 897-7618 fax + 354 487-4815 All year round geirland@centrum.is www.geirland.is Htel Geirland is located 2 km from Ringroad 1.The hotel offers accommodation in 28 rooms with bathrooms and 4 rooms without bathrooms. We have a restaurant and a bar. The local area around Kirkjubjarklaustur is a popular tourist attraction. During the summer tours are provided to such locations as Laki, Eldgj, Landmannalaugar and Skaftafell. Htel Geirland is open all year.
10 - Islandia Htel Npar Kirkjubjarklaustur

Npar, 880 Kirkjubjaklaustur +354 517-3060 May 1st September 15th. reservations@islandiahotel.is http://www.islandiahotel.is/ Islandia Htel at Npar is a comfortable summer hotel in a peaceful setting, surrounded by lava elds. It is located by the Ringroad, 25 km east of the town of Kirkjubjarklaustur and 45 km west of the National Park Skaftafell. From there it is not far to many natural attractions, such as Laki, Landmannalaugar, Vatnajkull and Jkulsrln. Islandia Htel Npar has 60 bright and spacious rooms, all of which have private facilities with a shower and an impeccable view.
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Htel Dyrhlaey, Brekkur 1, 871 Vk, +354 487-1333 Htel Lundi, Vkurbraut 24, 870 Vk, +354 487-1212 Htel Edda, Vk in Mrdalur, Klettsvegur 1, 870 Vk, +354 487-1480 Guesthouse Norur-Vk, Suurvkurvegur 5, 870 Vk, + 354 487-1106 Guesthouse rsalir, Austurvegur 7, 870 Vk, +354 487-1400 Htturinn Summer Cottages, Klettsvegur 7, 870 Vk, +354 487-1345 Camping Ground in Vk, Klettsvegur 7, 870 Vk, +354 487-1345 Guesthouse Eystri-Slheimar, Eystri-Slheimar, 871 Vk, +354 487-1316 Guesthouse Vellir, Vellir, 871 Vk, +354 487-1312 / +354 849-9204 Guesthouse Steig, Steig, 871 Vk, +354 487-1324 Smhsi Grum, Summer Cottages, Garar, 871 Vk, +354 487-1260 Hostel Hvoll, Hvoll, 880 Kirkjubjarklaustur, +354 487-4785 Herjlfsstaaskli, lftaver, 880 Kirkjubjarklaustur, +354 487-1390 Flagsheimili Tungusel, Skaftrtunga, 880 Kirkjubjarklaustur, +354 487-1354 Hrgsland Summer Houses, Sa, 880 Kirkjubjarklaustur, +354 487-6655 Hrfunes Guesthouse, Hrfunes, 880 Kirkjubjarklaustur +354 660-3705 Guesthouse Klaustur-Hof, Klausturvegur 1, 880 Kirkjubjarklaustur, +354 892-0220 Hrfunes House Rental, Hrfunes, 880 Kirkjubjarklaustur, +354 770-0123 Nonna og Brynjuhs, ykkvabjarklaustur, 880 Kirkjubjarklaustur, +354 487-1446 Kirkjubr II Camping Site, Kirkjubr 2, 880 Kirkjubjarklaustur, +354 487-4612 Kleifar Camping Site, Mrk, 880 Kirkjubjarklaustur, +354 487-4675 Eystri Slheimar, Mrdalur, 871 Vk, +354 487-1316 Hvoll Cottages, Mihvoll, 871 vk, +354 863-3238 176
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1 - Fosshtel Skaftafell
Freysnes, 785 r +354 478-1945 All year round
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Suursveit, 781 Hornafjrur +354 846-0641 All year round bjornborg@centrum.is www.farmholidays.is Accommodation in a two storey building: 8 double rooms, 2 triple and 1 single room. Breakfast and dinner are on option. Cooking facilities are available during the winter. The guesthouse is within walking distance from the coast. There are also other hiking options in the area: rbergssetur 150 m, Jkulsrln 13 km, trips on Vatnajkull 20 km, Skaftafell 70 km and Inglfshfi 50 km. Geri is 200 m from Road 1, the Ringroad.
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3 - Guesthouse Hali closest to the Glacier Lagoon
Suursveit, 781 Hornafjrur +354 478-1073 All year round hali@hali.is www.hali.is Guesthouse Hali is the nearest guesthouse to Jkulsrln glacier lagoon with comfortable accommodation in South East Iceland. The guesthouse is in the middle of the region of Vatnajkull. With our friendly, personal service you willl feel at home at Hali. We are located just 13 km east of Jkulsrln and we are the closest accommodation to this famous glacier lagoon.
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Mrar, 781 Hornafjrur +354- 478-1037 / +354 478-2063 / +354 861-5959, All year round holmur@eldhorn.is www.eldhorn.is/mg/gisting/ Hlmur offers accomodation in an old farmhouse, renovated in 1960-70 style, with 6 double bedrooms and 2 shared bathrooms. Good cooking facilities are at hand and a dining area. We also have 2 double rooms at the farmhouse. Breakfast is available, and dinner if booked in advance. There are nice walking trails in the area and diverse bird life. We are by the Ringroad 1. Open all year round. Farm zoo.
4 - Country Hotel Smyrlabjrg

Smyrlabjrg 781. Hornafjrur +354 478-1074 / +354 478-2574 All year round smyrlabjorg@smyrlabjorg.is www.smyrlabjorg.is Smyrlabjrg is a country hotel located by the Ringroad 1. We have a large, elegant dining room with emphasis on local food from the Vatnajkull region. Smyrlabjrg is a traditional farm and country hotel. Htel Smyrlabjrg is well situated for sightseeing in the south east of Iceland. Hfn in Hornafjrur, Skaftafell National Park, and Jkulsrln lagoon are within an easy driving distance.There are daily trips to Sklafell glacier, only 2 km from the farm, and also interesting walking routes and trout shing.
6 - Guesthouse Brunnhll
Mrar, 781 Hornafjrur +354 478-1029 1st April -31st October brunnholl@brunnholl.is www.brunnholl.is Brunnhll Icelandic Farm Holidays is a guesthouse and restaurant with unparallelled views of the glacier. We are only 6 km from the Vatnajkull National Park and about 30 km from the nearest town, Hfn in Hornafjrur. Brunnhll is a family-friendly business which prides itself on personal service. The guesthouse has accommodation for over 40 and most rooms have their own bathroom. We offer breakfast and dinner. The next generation of the family lives at the neighbouring farm of rbr, along with cows, horses, dogs and cats, providing visitors with a fascinating insight into traditional farming methods in Iceland and daily life in the country, and an intimate knowledge of local conditions. 181
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Hofell II, 781 Hornafjrur + 354 478-1514 / +354 898-5614 All year round hoffell@hoffell.com www.hoffell.com In Hoffell we offer accommodation in two old renovated houses close to the Vatnajkull glacier. Hoffell is 19 km from Hfn and 3 km from the Ringroad 1. Breakfast is included but not served, the guests prepare their own breakfast with fresh homemade bread and other options from the refrigerator. In one of the houses there is a well-equipped kitchen which guests can use to cook their own meals. Our guests also have access to our geothermal baths free of charge. In Hoffell there are many options for outdoor activity and beautiful hiking trails are in the area.
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Nesjar, 781 Hornafjrur +354 478-1550 All year round arnanes@arnanes.is www.arnanes.is At rnanes, your base for exploring the Jkulsrln glacier lagoon and Icelands largest national park, Vatnajkull, you can be assured of a warm welcome at our family-run country hotel in the south east of Iceland. Enjoy a good nights sleep in one of our 18 comfortable rooms with or without private facilities and wake up to our generous breakfast buffet.
8 - Fosshtel Vatnajkull
Lindarbakki, 781 Hornafjrur +354 478-2555 Summerhotel bokun@fosshotel.is www.fosshotel.is Fosshtel Vatnajokull is a popular ofcial 3-star comfort tourist class hotel. We have a restaurant and a bar offering a panoramic view of Vatnajkull glacier. During the after-dinner Viking hour we serve shark meat and brennivn snaps. Other facilities include a TV-lounge, an internet station in the lobby and free parking. All guestrooms and restaurant/bar facilities are non-smoking. This amazing setting to the southeast of Vatnajkull glacier evokes still, quiet, soothing and peaceful moods. Fosshtel Vatnajkull - our Glacier Hotel East - is a quiet place, perfect for relaxation.The lm crews and actors of Tomb Rider and the James Bond movie, Die Another Day, stayed in this hotel. 182
10 - Hfn camping and cottages

Hafnarbraut 52, 780 Hfn +354 478-1606 May October camping@simnet.is www.campsite.is Hfn Camping and Cottages offers you an excellent camping site and sleeping bag accommodation in cottages. We provide good facilities for campers along with a beautiful view over the glaciers and mountains that surround Hfn. We are very well located in the town of Hfn and all services are within walking distance from our camping site.
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11 - Htel Hfn
Vkurbraut, 780 Hfn +354 478-1240 All year round hotelhofn@hotelhofn.is www.hotelhofn.is Htel Hfn was founded in the year 1966 and is one of the better established hotels in Iceland. It is located in the centre of town and has a breathtaking view of the magnicent glaciers, the circle of mountains and the fjord. Htel Hfn is a 3-star hotel with 68 comfortable rooms, all equipped with a TV, a radio, a telephone, computer access and a private bathroom. A dining room/board room, seating 140 guests, is situated at the top oor. A smaller restaurant, sinn, featuring courses such as pizza, steak and lobster, is on the ground oor. The hotel has a bar and great facilities for conferences and all kinds of gatherings. Htel Hfn has ve conference rooms available. Three are at the hotel itself, seating from 10 up to 120 persons. Two others, seating up to 300 persons, are within walking distance of about ve minutes. The hotel provides all technical equipment.
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Ho, rfum, by road 1 +354 4782260 hof@hof1.is www.hof1.is In Hof 1 Hotel we have 37 rooms. Hof 1 Hotel offers its guests a hearty breakfast and dinner. We also sell beer, wine and soft drinks as well as packed lunches. Hotel Hof 1 has a spacious lounge furnished in an elegant and comfortable manner.The lounge and bistro are decorated amply with artwork by some of Icelands most renowned artists. On the ground oor we have a luxurious spa with a relaxation room, a large hot tub and sauna. Hof 1 Hotel in r is located in one of the most beautiful and extraordinary regions in Iceland and has a landscape so spectacular that is goes unmatched.
Guesthouse Vagnsstair, Suursveit, 781 Hornafjrur, +354 478-1048 Guesthouse Sklafell, Sklafell, 781 Hornafjrur, +354 478-1041 Edda Htel Jkull, Nesjar, 781 Hornafjrur, +354 444-4850 Guesthouse Hafnarnes, Nesjar, 781 Hornafjrur, +354 426-7515
Guesthouse Svnafell and Camping Ground, Svnafell, 785 r, +354 478-1765 Vesturhs, sleeping bag facilities, Hof, 785 r, +354 474-1200 Guesthouse Frost and Fire, Hof, 785 r, +354 478-2260 Hrollaugsstair, Suursveit, 781 Hornafjrur, +354 846-0641 Guesthouse Lkjarhs, Lkjarhs, Suursveit, 781 Hornafjrur, +354 478-1517 184
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1 - Caf Kolviarhll
The Geothermal Energy Exhibition at Hellisheii Power Plant +354 412-5800 All year round orkusyn@orkusyn.is www.orkusyn.is
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The Geothermal Energy Exhibition at Hellisheii Power Plant is a stateof-the-art look into the use of geothermal energy in Iceland.The plant is a striking example of how geothermal energy is harnessed in a sustainable manner in Iceland and a showcase for the rest of the world. Enjoy our coffee shop and browse through a selection of educational material in the souvenir corner. Open daily from 09.00 to 17.00.We are about a 20 minute drive from Reykjavk on Ringroad 1 towards Hveragerdi.
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Breiumrk 1c, 810 Hverageri +354 483-4700 All year round, closed 20th Dec. to 3rd Jan. info@hotel-ork.is www.hotelork.is Hotel rk offers friendly accommodation and well-equipped facilities in beautiful surroundings. We have 76 spacious and well-furnished twin rooms and 9 superior rooms that offer even more luxury. We have an outdoor swimming pool that features a water slide, hot tubs and a geothermal sauna. At our restaurant rgeri our attentive staff will pamper you with the best of Icelands healthy and wholesome food, some of which is grown right next door in geothermally heated greenhouses.
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3 - Hoandsetri Restaurant
Breiamrk 2b, 810 Hverageri +354 483-4467 All year round linda@hoandsetrid.is www.hoandsetrid.is This is a comfortable restaurant in the heart of Hverageri offering varieties of foods. On our menu there are hamburgers, sandwiches, steaks, sh and of course our famous pizza and much more. On all weekdays we offer traditonal Icelandic home-cooked meals, one hot course, soup, bread and coffee, available from 12-13:30. Also we have accommodation for meetings and parties for up to 60 people. Home delivery service is available during opening hours. We welcome you into our family restraurant.
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Grnamrk 10, 810 Hverageri +354 483-0300 All year round heilsu@hnl.is www.hnl.is NLFI Spa and Medical Clinic has an self service vegetarian restaurant and follows the Slow Food movement.The motto is that food should be delicious, that it is produced with respect to nature and that it is ethical (that the producers are fairly compensated for their work).The Clinic produces some of its vegetables in own organic greenhouse and avoid genetically modied foods. Occasionally sh is served. Alcohol is not served at the Clinic.
4 - Restaurant and Caf Kjt & Knst

Breiamrk 21, 810 Hverageri +354 483-5010 / +354 898-6130 11.30-22.00, Kitchen closed at 21.00. Closed Sundays kjotogkunst@simnet.is www.kjotogkunst.com Known for wonderful Icelandic traditional food and unique earth cooking. We are located near the geothermal park and use geothermal power for some of our cooking, both inside and outside. On a good day you can sit outside and enjoy the spectacular mountain sights and our chef doing his earth cooking for you. Food is served all day , special offers for lunch, various soups and salad, ala carte menu including many of Iceland most popular dishes and in our Caf you can enjoy delicious cakes, sandwiches, earth baked bread, coffee and hot chocolate. A long with the ala carte we sometimes serve a gourmet buffet a taste of Iceland including soups, bread, steaks, sh salads and desert, all at a reasonable price and a smile from the Chef.
6 - Htel Selfoss
Eyravegur 2, 800 Selfoss +354 480-2500 All year round info@hotelselfoss.is www.hotelselfoss.is The hotels Riverside restaurant delivers a superb dining experience in one of Icelands most architecturally celebrated spaces. Elegantly decorated in low key soft leather furnishings, the dining room is complemented with a relaxing lounge/bar area and an inviting open re place. The Riverside restaurant places a big emphasis on professional service and artistic dishes with all the best available ingredients.
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7 - Kaf Krs Cafe, Bar and Bistro
Austurvegur 7, 800 Selfoss +354 482-1266 All year round kafkrus@kafkrus.is www.kafkrus.is Kaf Krs is an elegant but casual two oor restaurant in an old and charming house, located in the heart of Selfoss on the Ringroad. Kaf Krs is known for the fresh sh of the day, a great selection of cakes, thin crust pizzas and much more.During the summer, tables are set up on a cosy terrace sheltered from the wind where one can enjoy a meal, a glass of wine or a cup of coffee. Food is served from 11.30 a.m. until 10.00 p.m. every day. Texti vntanlegur.
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Selvogsbraut 41,815 orlkshfn +354 483 5950 grimurvikingur@simnet.is www.vikingpizza.net
8 - Menam Restaurant
Eyravegur 8, 800 Selfoss +354 482-4099 All year round menam@menam.is www.menam.is Menam Restaurant / Guesthouse is located at Eyravegur 8 in Selfoss near the banks of the glacial river lfus. Menam, which means By the River is a Thai / international restaurant which places emphasis on rst-class ingredients and soft-spoken service in cosy settings. Our staff is both of Thai and Icelandic origin and their joint experience guarantees the best quality in our cuisine.
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seyri by the mouth of lfus, 815 orlkshfn +354 483-1000 / +354 511-3100 All year round hadblaa@hadblaa.is www.hadblaa.is Lobster, lobster, lobster and lamb. Restaurant that offer Icelandic lobster and lamb on a buffet - all you can eat - every evening from 18.00. Reservation recomended. Lobstersoup buffet all day and our menu offer selection of lobster in grams, meat, chicken, salads, baguettes, deserts and ect. Restaurant, one of a kind with a breathtaking view of the Atlantic ocean.
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11 - Restaurant Rauahsi
Barstgur 4, 820 Eyrarbakki +354 483-3330 All year round Raudahusid@raudahusid.is www.raudahusid.is If you are looking for a restaurant to enjoy wonderful food and a great environment you should visit Raua hsi in the historical town of Eyrarbakki. It is located in a building built by Gumunda Nilsen in 1919 as a retail shop. The historical and relaxing atmosphere in Raua hsi welcomes you to enjoy excellent food, such as delicious lobster, seafood, lamb and other dishes, as well as good wine and personal service.
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Eyrarbraut 3a, 825 Stokkseyri +354 483-1550 All year round info@fjorubordid.is www.fjorubordid.is The Seashore Restaurant in the village of Stokkseyri is an enchanting place of delight. People have to tear themselves away from it but that is all right. There is only positive magic inside, tickling both your stomach and your soul.
12 - Bakkabrim - Organic Caf

By Eyrarbakki Harbour, 820 Eyrarbakki +354 694-5708 All year round bakkabrim@eyrarbakki.is www.bakkabrim.is Bakkabrim is a cosy, family-run organic caf set in a beautiful seaside location. You will nd us on the old harbour in Eyrarbakki, only a 45 minute beautiful drive from Reykjavk (60 km). We are open 10.00-17.00 (in good weather conditions we are very probably open later) We love coffee! We rely on organic / local / fair trade ingredients, delicious, wholesome home-made soups, cakes and bread in a peaceful, child-friendly location. Our service is friendly and personal and we are a great source for tourist information and general gossip! We supply eat-in, takeaway or picnic baskets in eco-packaging, plus private group evening meals call to book. 192
14 - Travel Agency Vatnsholt

Vatnsholt 1-2, 801 Flahreppur +354 899-7748 All year round info@stayiniceland.is www.stayiniceland.is Vatnsholt is conveniently located 70 km from Reykjavik with easy access from Road 1, the Ringroad. The facilities include made-up beds, a living room, a kitchen and shared bathrooms. Larger groups will enjoy the use of the dining hall, the kitchen and two bathrooms. On the premises there are also a sundeck, a grill, a hot tub and a playground area with highest quality play equipment.
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Bakery Hverabakar / Mran, Breiamrk 10, 810 Hverageri, +354 483-4879 Bakery Almar, Sunnumrk 2-4, 810 Hverageri, +354 483-1919 Happy Hair, Unubakki 4, 815 orlkshfn, +354 483-3363 Viking Pizza, Selvogsbraut 41, 815 orlkshfn, +354 483-5950 Skasklinn Hveradlum, +354 567-2020, www.skidaskali.is Hri Httur Pizza, Austurvegur 22, 800 Selfoss, +354 482-2899 Subway, Eyravegur 2, 800 Selfoss, +354 482-7877 KFC, Austurvegur 46, 800 Selfoss, +354 482-3466 Hllin Fast Food, Eyravegur 32, 800 Selfoss, +354 482-4422 Pylsuvagninn Fast Food, Tryggvagata, 800 Selfoss, +354 482-1782 Blmakaf Caf, light meals, Blmaval, Eyravegur 42, 800 Selfoss, +354 480-0830 Sunnlenska bkakaf Caf and Bookstore, Austurvegur 22, 800 Selfoss, +354 482-3079 Gunabakar Bakery and Caf, Austurvegur 31b, 800 Selfoss, +354 482-1755 Bakery Almar, Tryggvagata 40, 800 Selfoss, +354 482-2829 Kaf Lf Resturant, Austurvegur 40b, 800 Selfoss, +354 482-1239 Hlllabtar Fast Food, the Roundabout, 800 Selfoss, +354 898-5378 Shellsklinn Fast Food, Hsteinsvegur 2, 825 Stokkseyri, +354 483-1485 Seylon, oriental catering, Eyrarvegur 15, 800 Selfoss, +354 661-4161
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3 - Sklholtsskli, hotel and cottages
801 Blskgabygg + 354 486-8870 All year round skoli@skalholt.is www.skalholt.is Sklholtsskli the centre for education, culture and interaction between the church and society welcomes individuals and families, as well as larger groups of different kinds for a longer or shorter stay all the year round, offering housing accomodation and restaurant service.We offer excellent facilities for conferences, workshops, retreats and educational and cultural tourism. The dining hall can serve 120 people and offers, among other things, traditional Icelandic food made with recipes from the 12th century.
www.south.is 5 - Galler Laugarvatn Caf

Hholt 1, 840 Laugarvatn +354 486-1016 / +354 847-0805 Daily from 15th May to 15th September, weekends wintertime galleri@simnet.is www.galleri laugarvatn.is Galler Laugarvatn caf is a small and cosy coffee house in the gallery, where you can get all kinds of coffee and bread baked in the hot spring with smoked trout salad or the cake of the day.
4 - Restaurant Lindin
Lindarbraut 2, 840 Laugarvatn +354-4861262 All year round lindin@laugarvatn.is www.laugarvatn.is Lindin is the best resturant for miles. Its menu uses local and seasonal ingredients fresh char from the lake, reindeer, goose and guillemot, and quiet jazz and candlelight creates a relaxing atmosphere. Its Belgian dark chocolate mousse with raspberry pur and water melon pieces is allegedly the best in the world. And having tasted it, we wont argue! The chef and owner, Baldur xdal, is a pastry and master chef who has attended the Culinary Institute of America, Konditorei Fachschule Richmont in Lutzern in Switzerland and the Hotel and Restaurant School of Iceland. 198
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Efstidalur 2, 801 Laugarvatn +354 486-1186 All year round efstadal@efstadal.is www.efstadal.is Efstidalur 2 is a well-located cattle farm, close to many of the most popular natural wonders of Iceland. We emphasise personal service, good food, friendly faces, comfortable atmosphere and lovely surroundings. In this area surrounded by rivers and streams, cows, dogs, chickens, birdsong and the aroma of fresh Icelandic grass the guests will become acquainted with Icelanders of all ages
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7 - Htel Geysir Geysir Centre
Geysir, 801 Blskgabygg +354 480-6800 All year round geysir@geysircenter.is www.geysircenter.is To dine in a nice environment is an important factor in a good journey. The restaurant at Hotel Geysir is an a la carte restaurant that has a various dishes and good food, suitable for everyone. There you can nd everything from light dishes, Icelandic seafood and international dishes to a three-course dinner. We use products directly from farmers from the region. On our wine menu there is a wide selection of international wines. We also have great selection of Icelandic beer.
www.south.is 9 - Kerlingarfjll Restaurant

Kjlur Highland Road +354 664-7878 15th june-31st September. info@kerlingarfjoll.is www.kerlingarfjoll.is Kerlingarll is a true pearl to all nature lovers and outdoor people. It is accessible all the year round on 4-WD cars and in good conditions accessible in all types of cars. Accommodation is available in houses and on camping sites for a fair price, included is the use of bathing facilities. Hot showers, a restaurant and a gas station are at Kerlingarfjll. In the area there are various marked and unmarked hiking routes and you can spend days browsing the Hveradalir area, which is one of Icelands largest geothermal areas.
8 - Htel Gullfoss
Brattholt, 801 Blskgabygg +354 486-8979 All year round info@hotelgullfoss.is www.hotelgullfoss.is Htel Gullfoss lies within a comfortable distance from Reykjavk on Road 35. It is located between the two most popular tourist destinations in Iceland, Geysir and Gullfoss, and is an ideal location for highland travellers who are crossing Kjlur, a mountain road that connects the north and the south of Iceland. Htel Gullfoss is known for its friendly atmosphere, country style cooking and quiet surroundings that are ideal for relations.
10 - Icelandair Hotel Flir

Vesturbrn 1, 845 Flir +354 486-6630 All year round udir@icehotels.is www.hoteludir.is, and www.icehotels.is The Flir region is famous for its organic produce and our hotel restaurant gives you an opportunity to sample some of the very nest. As a major agricultural site, the area is home to the best Icelandic culinary traditions. In an elegant and peaceful atmosphere, you can enjoy both your meal and the view before you as you look out at the extraordinary landscape. For further relaxation, a cosy bar and sitting area are also open to you, where you can sip a drink and socialise after an exciting days activity. The restaurant is open from 18.30 to 21.00 201
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Brjnsstair, 801 Skeia- og Gnpverjahreppur +354 486-5540 All year round info@hotelhekla.is www.hotelhekla.is The spacious and luminous dining room seats 120 people. Icelandic mountain lamb is popular, and so is the super-fresh seafood from the nearby shing villages. Htel Hengill, Nesjavellir, +354 482-3415
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ingvellir, Service Centre, 801 Blskgabygg, +354 482-3606 rastalundur Restaurant and Camping Ground, 801 Grmsnes, +354 482-2010 Gamla-Borg Caf, 801 Grmsnes, +354 863-8814 Htel Edda ML, 840 Laugarvatn, +354 444-4810 Htel Edda K, 840 Laugarvatn, +354 444-4820 Restaurant Blskgar, 840 Laugarvatn, + 354 486-1155 Engla Caf, Reykholt, +354 421-8833 Slakki, Laugars, 801 Blskgabygg, +354 486-8783 Hestakrin, 801 Skei, +354 486-5560 Kertasmija, 801 Skei, + 354 897-2612 Snssuskli, Golf Course at satn, 845 Flir, +354 486-6601 Kaf-Sel, Golf Course at Efra-Sel, 845 Flir, +354 486-6454 Gistiheimili Flum, Grund, 845 Flir, +354 552-6962 tlaginn Flum, 845 Flir +354 486 6425 Gistiheimili Geysir, 801 Blskgabygg, +354 486-8733 Gullfosskaf, Gullfoss, 801 Blskgabygg, +354 486-6500 rborg, rnes, 801 Selfoss, +354 486-6006
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3 - The Highland Centre Hrauneyjar - Hlendismistin
Hrauneyjar, Sprengisandur Road F26, 851 Hella +354 487-7750 All year round hrauneyjar@hrauneyjar.is www.hrauneyjar.is Hrauneyjar is situated at the edge of the countrys most impressive and active volcanic area. From here there is a short distance to many of the most beautiful and popular tourist attractions in the highlands - including Landmannalaugar, jrsrdalur, Hekla mountain, Sprengisandur,Veiivtn and Fjallabak.The hotel is easily accessible by a paved road all the year round and is only 150 km from Reykjavik. The place is known as the last outpost before entering the highlands. Nearby there is a plethora of activities and attractions. Northern light viewing in winter. Super-jeep tours. Operated jointly with nearby Hotel Highland. We are a part of www.allseasonhotels.is
www.south.is 5 - rhs Restaurant

Rangrbakki 6, 850 Hella +354 487-5577 All year round arhus@arhus.is www.arhus.is Caf rhs is located just a few steps from the camping area and the cottages on the bank of the river Ytri-Rang. Reception is in the same building. Caf rhs offers a variety of gourmet food for the whole family. The pizzas made on the premises have been a great success and are considered by many to be among the best in Iceland. Caf rhs is an ideal eating place for the extended family since the menu offers everything from sandwiches and a light salad to steaks, not to mention our own specialty the rhs steak which will just melt in the mouth along with our delicious cakes. Caf rhs places great emphasis on using as many local products as possible.
4 - Htel Highland Restaurant

Hrauneyjar, Sprengisandur Road F26, 851 Hella +354 487-7750 Open May September hrauneyjar@hrauneyjar.is www.hotelhighland.is Htel Highland is situated at the edge of Icelands most impressive and active volcanic area. From here there is a short distance to many of the most beautiful and popular tourist attractions in the highlands.The hotel is easily reached by a paved road all thr year round, about 1 hours drive from Reykjavk. The hotels restaurant and dining experience is something that the hotel has reached fast acclaim for. We feature gourmet food made with some of the purest and nest local ingredients available prepared by international chefs. Htel Highland is a remote secret of the highlands. It is a part of www.allseasonhotels.is 206
6 - Fosshtel Mosfell
rvangur 6, 850 Hella +354 487-5828 All year round bokun@fosshotel.is www.fosshotel.is Fosshtel Mosfell is a 2/3 star type tourist class hotel offering 35 rooms with shower/ wc and 18 rooms with shared facilities. Other facilities include a rustic, furnished breakfast room, a sitting and TV lounge, an internet station, a small conference/video room and free parking. All guestrooms and restaurant/bar facilities are non-smoking. The dinner restaurant is located across the street in one of the local restaurants.
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7 - Htel Rang
By Suurlandsvegur, 851 Hella +354 487-5700 All year round hotelranga@hotelranga.is www.hotelranga.is Hotel Rang restaurantis well-reputed romantic gourmet restaurant overlooking one of Icelandsnest salmon river, River Rang.The hotels motto isthe concept of a Farmers market- in effect using predominantly local ingrediants of the highest quality and freshness - all when seasonally available. We also always try to use organic production as much as possible. Theinspirational style of cookingismodern Nordiccuisine - with a touch of the French & Italian kitchen.The emphasis is on excellent yet personal service. Htel Rang is 96 km from Reykjavk 8 km from Hella, perfectly located on Road 1, the Ringroad. We are a part of www.allseasonhotels.is
www.south.is 9 - Htel Hvolsvllur

Hlarvegur 7-11, 860 Hvolsvllur +354-487-8050 All year round info@hotelhvolsvollur.is www.hotelhvolsvollur.is Wireless internet Htel Hvolsvllur is located in the heart of the saga area where history meets nature, about 100 km from Reykjavik. Our new excellent restaurant (160 seats) offers a varied and ambitious menu.
8 - Eldst Caf
Austurvegur 2, 860 Hvolsvllur +354 482-1011 / +354 691-3033 From June 1st: 8 am until 10 pm (8-22) every day of the week eldsto@eldsto.is
10 - Galler Pizza
Hvolsvegur 29, 860 Hvolsvllur +354 487-8440 All year round dam@mi.is www.gallerypizza.weebly.com Galler Pizza is an old charming restaurant in the heart of Hvolsvllur with a varied menu at reasonable prices. On the menu there are delicious pizzas, salads, sub-sandwiches, sh, chicken and hamburgers, and also coffee and pastries. For lunch on weekdays there is a buffet at a very affordable price.
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11 - Bjrk, Mini-market and restaurant
Austurvegur 10, 860 Hvolsvllur +354 487-8670 All year round Sbjorkin@simnet.is www.sbjorkin.com Bjrk is a family owned place located by the main road when you enter the town of Hvolsvllur. Shop, supermarket, gas station and restaurant all in one. On our menu there are delicious pizzas, hamburgers, sandwitches, sh, chicken and much more. Icelandic homecooking for lunch Monday to Friday.
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Fljtshl, 861 Hvolsvllur +354 487-8360 hellisholar@hellisholar.is www.hellisholar.is Our restaurant and conference room can seat up to 180 people and features a large screen television, an overhead projector and karaoke equipment. It is an ideal venue for all kinds of gatherings, for axample birthdays, weddings, meetings and conferences. It also houses a regular restaurant over the summer season and is open from day till night. Our fabulous chefs take care of you, and offer anything from snacks to gala dinners. With all your arrangements taken care of, you can just sit back, relax and enjoy.
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Smratn, 861 Hvolsvllur +354 487-1416 All year round smaratun@simnet.is www.smaratun.is Htel Fljtshl is a pleasant country hotel in the centre of Fljtshl, one of the most beautiful farming districts in Iceland The restaurant at Htel Fljsthl is called The Barn, as it is actually situated in a building that used to be a barn. The Barn is now an elegant restaurant which seats 130 guests.
14 The Lava Grill Restaurant & Bar

Thorsmrk via road nr. F249 +354 552-8300 volcanohuts@volcanohuts.com www.volcanohuts.com The LavaGrill Restaurant & Bar is located at the Volcano Huts in the Thorsmrk Nature Reserve. The LavaGrill offers homemade and hearty meals, prepared with love and local Icelandic ingredients. You can have your meal inside our restaurant or out on the porch, followed by a drink by the campre. You can also take away a fully packed picnic basket to enjoy at a location of your choice. Accommodation at the Volcano Huts is available in small cottages, private bedrooms,shared cabin dormsand camping grounds.
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15 - Country Htel Anna
Moldnpur, 861 Hvolsvllur +354 487-8950 All year round hotelanna@hotelanna.is www.hotelanna.is The smallest 3 star hotel in the country bids you the largest welcome.The hotels charm is displayed in the form of 7 well appointed and romantically furnished rooms. The restaurant offers outstanding home-cooked fare using only the freshest of the local produce whenever possible.
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Tangagata 7, 900 Vestmannaeyjar +354 488-4884 In the summertime 09.00 21.00 viking@vikingtours.is www.vikingtours.is On our menu there are pizzas, hamburgers, sandwiches, soup and new baked bread, cakes and coffee. Internetcaf, wireless internet, a volcano show and information about the islands.
16 - Htel Skgar
Skgar, 861 Hvolsvllur +354 487-4880 May September. October-March: open for groups hotelskogar@hotelskogar.is www.hotelskogar.is An open re welcomes you at Htel Skgar to our top quality restaurant. Here, after your meal, you can walk outside where you have a fantastic view from the sheltered veranda, takea short walk to Skgar Foss, and maybe enjoy the stunning northern lights above. Our restaurant is open for breakfast from 7:30am to 11 am. Dinner is served from 19:00 to 22:00. Our kitchens emphasis is placed on excellent natural ingredients resulting in tasty gourmet cuisine. Htel Skgar is situated at Skgar and it takes only 5 minutes to walk to the world-famous Skgafoss waterfall under the East-Eyjafjll mountains in South Iceland. Quality, comfort and excellent service is what the guest meets when entering the warm and cosy hotel of 12 rooms and a beautiful restaurant. We are a part of www.allseasonhotels.is
18 - Htel Vestmannaeyjar (3* hotel)

Vestmannabraut 28, 900 Vestmannaeyjar +354 481-2900 All year round thorshamar@simnet.is www.hotelvestmannaeyjar.is Htel rshamar is a 3-star hotel and has 21 rooms. All rooms have a telephone and TV with 12 channels, a radio, a minibar and a bathroom with a shower. All double rooms have twin beds exceptfor our 3 unique suites. At Htel rshamar we have great facilities for relaxation and enjoyment for our guests. Top quality jacuzzi and a sauna, snooker and a warm lounge. In addition we also manage Guesthouse Hamar, Guesthouse Htel Mamma and the Youth Hostel. Services provided:Resturants and a bar, hotels, guesthouses, sleeping bag accommodation, horse riding, rib safari, boat tours, bus tours, museums, hiking, bird watching. 213
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19 - Htel Eyjar
Brustgur 2, 900 Vestmannaeyjar +354 481-3636 All year round hoteleyjar@eyjar.is www.hoteleyjar.eyjar.is Htel Eyjar is situated in the centre of the town of Vestmannaeyjar. Htel Eyjar offers 11 comfortable apartments and facilities for small conferences. All the suites include a TV, free internet access and a kitchen. Guests also have access to the conference room, located on the 2nd oor, with a beautiful view over the town. On the ground oor you can enjoy the delightful book-caf and souvenir shop Eymundsson. Make Htel Eyjar your home in Vestmannaeyjar.
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Kkuval Bakery, ingsklar 4, 850 Hella, +354 487-5214 Laugaland Resturant and Camping Site, Holta- og Landsveit, 851 Hella, +354 895-6543 Kanslarinn Restaurant, Dynsklar 10c, 850 Hella, +354 487-5100 Bjrkin Resturant, Austurvegur 1, 860 Hvolsvllur, +354 487-8670 Hlarendi Resteurant, Austurvegur 3, 860 Hvolsvllur, +354 487-8643 Caf Mara, Sklavegur 1, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 481-3160 Fjlan, Vestmannabraut 28, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 481-3663 Pizza 67, Heiarvegur 5, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 481-1567 sjakinn, Brimhlabraut 1, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 481-2920 Skli Fast Food, Friarhfn, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 481-1445 Toppurinn, Heiarvegur 10, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 481-3313 Topppizzur, Heiarvegur 10, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, + 354 482-1000 Tvisturinn, Faxastgur 36, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 481-3141 Vilberg Bakery, Brustgur 7, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 481-2664 Arnr Bakery, Hlagata 28, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 481-2424 Volcano Caf, Brustgur 2, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, +354 481-2101 Einsi kaldi, Banqueting Services, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, + 354 698-2572
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1 - Halldrskaf
Vikurbraut 28, 870 Vk +354 487-1202 halldorskaf@simnet.is www.halldorskaf.is
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Halldorskaf is a nice little restaurant/bar located in the small village Vik in Myrdal on the east cost of Iceland. The house was built in the late 1800 and is named after Mr.Halldor Jonsson who was a buissness man in Vik and a pionear in the Vik shopping industry. You will nd a warm welcome at Halldorskaf, we take pride in our personal service and friendly atmosphere. We have seats for 50 persons in our dining hall, and on a sunny day our guests are welome to dine outside. Welcome to Halldorskaf, we look forward to meet you.
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2 - Country Htel Hfabrekka and restaurant

Hfabrekka 871 Vk +354-4871208 All year round hotel@hofdabrekka.is www.hofdabrekka.is In the beautiful vicinity of Vk, occupying a scenic countryside location there is Country Htel Hfabrekka with 72 en-suite double rooms with TV, hairdriers and WiFi. It also offers a restaurant, a bar and outdoor hot tubs lled with warm natural water, excellent for relaxation.
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3 - Guesthouse Hunkubakkar
Hunkubakkar, 880 Kirkjubjarklaustur +354 487-4681 All year round hunkubakkar@simnet.is www.hunkubakkar.is Hunkubakkar Guesthouse is located 6 km west of the village of Kirkjubjarklaustur on road 206 to Lakaggar. Hunkubakkar offers accommodation in cottages, 12 rooms with private facilities and 8 without private facilities. Double, single and family rooms. A restaurant and a bar.
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Geirland, 880 Kirkjubjarklaustur +354 487-4677 / + 354 897-7618 fax + 354 487-4815 All year round geirland@centrum.is www.geirland.is Htel Geirland is located 2 km from Ringroad 1.The hotel offers accomodation in 28 rooms with baths and 4 rooms without baths. There is a restaurant and a bar. The local area around Kirkjubjarklaustur is a popular tourist attraction. During the summer tours are provided to such locations as Laki, Eldgj, Landmannalaugar and Skaftafell. Htel Geirland is open all the year round.
4 - Htel Laki
Efri-Vk, 880 Kirkjubjarklaustur +354 487-4694 All year round hotellaki@hotellaki.is www.hotellaki.is Hotel Laki is located 5 km south of Kirkjubjarklaustur. It has 40 newly built rooms with a shower or a bath tub. Open all year round.
6 - Icelandair Htel Klaustur

Klausturvegur 6, 880 Kirkjubjarklaustur +354 487-4900 All year round klaustur@icehotels.is www.icehotels.is Icelandair Hotel Klausturs restaurant seats as many as 150 people so is ideal for both quiet meals and large gatherings. Adding to the restaurants nery, spectacular views compliment your food beautifully and make the experience all the more memorable. Lamb and trout, often locally sourced, are just some of delicious dishes on offer so, with rst-class lunch and dinner menus, the restaurant provides the perfect dining experience.
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7 - Islandia Htel Npar Kirkjubjarklaustur
Npar, 880 Kirkjubjaklaustur +354 517-3060 1st May 30th September reservations@islandiahotel.is www.islandiahotel.is The Islandia Htel Npar restaurant and bar offer unspoiled views of the lava elds and the spectacular Vatnajkull glacier. On the dinner menu guest can nd selected Icelandic lamb, sh dishes, soups, desserts and wines. Those eating earlier in the day have plenty to choose from, either in our breakfast buffet, which is served between 7:00 and 10:00, or they can have a delicious lunch between 12:00 and 13:30.
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Htel Dyrhlaey, Brekkur 1, 871 Vk, +354 487-1333 Htel Lundi, Vkurbraut 24, 870 Vk, +354 487-1212 Htel Edda Vk Mrdal, Klettsvegur 1, 870 Vk, +354 487-1480 Vkurskli Diner, Austurvegur, 870 Vk, +354 487-1230 Systrakaf, Klausturvegur 13, 880 Kirkjubjarklaustur, +354 487-4848 Skaftrskli, Klausturvegur 29, 880 Kirkjubjarklaustur, +354 487-4628 Kaf Munkar Caf/Restaurant, Klausturvegur 3, 880 Kirkjubjarklaustur, +354 892-0220
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1 - Fosshtel Skaftafell
Freysnes, 785 r +354 478-1945 All year round
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bokun@fosshotel.is www.fosshotel.is Fosshtel Skaftafell our Glacier Hotel South - is a comfortable 3-star tourist class hotel and invites you to one of the most wonderful and panoramic locations in all Iceland. The rooms at Fosshtel Skaftafell are located in four different buildings and are all on the ground oor. Our restaurant seats 90100 people and last but not least you should stop by at our fully licensed bar on the second oor with an outstanding view over the Vatnajkull glacier.
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Suursveit, 781 Hornafjrur +354 478-1073 All year round hali@hali.is www.hali.is Our fully licensed restaurant is located in the cultural heritage center at rbergssetur, with seating for over 60 guests. Daily menu, offering our specialities such as the farm-raised arctic char (trout) as well as other traditional Icelandic food. Ideal facilities for meetings or smaller groups. From 1st of July to 1st of September the restaurant offers a buffet including traditional local food, soup, starters, arctic char, lamb and dessert at a reasonable price. During the wintertime breakfast and dinner reservations are necessary. From October to April the restaurant and the museum are open from 12 pm. to 17 pm. all days except Monday. Visits outside normal opening hours can be arranged with us. 223
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3 - Country Htel Smyrlabjrg
Suursveit, 781 Hornafjrur +354 478-1074 All year round smyrlabjorg@smyrlabjorg.is www.smyrlabjorg.is Smyrlabjrg is a country hotel located by Ringroad 1, 45 km west of Hfn. We offer accommodation for 90 guests, all rooms en suite with a shower. A large, elegant dining room and a comfortable sitting room ensure a relaxing evening. Our restaurant specialises in dishes made from local produce. In the summer we have a dinner buffet from 18.00 to 20.00.
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Mrar, 781 Hornafjrur +354 478-1029 1st April-31st October brunnholl@brunnholl.is www.brunnholl.is Brunnhll Icelandic Farm Holidays is a guesthouse and restaurant enjoying unparallelled views of the glacier. Brunnhll offers appetizing home-cooked buffet meals in the style of the lady of the house. Particular emphasis is placed on variety, to ensure there is something for all tastes and that everyone will leave the table satised. Whenever possible we use products from the farm itself or from the immediate neighbourhood, whether dairy products, meat, vegetables or sh. There is a constant supply of bread baked in our own kitchen and home-made pancakes and rhubarb jam are a xed feature of our breakfast board. The dining room is divided into two and seats around 40, and offers a wide and spectacular view over the surrounding countryside.
4 - Fjsi restaurant
Hlmur, 871 Hornafjrur +354 478-2063 All year round holmur@eldhorn.is www.eldhorn.is/mg/gisting/ A small restaurant, rebuiltfrom anold cowhouse. Traditional Icelandic food. Ligth meals, coffee and cakes during the day. Dinner in the evening.
6 - Fosshtel Vatnajkull
Lindarbakki, 781 Hornafjrur +354 478-2555 Summer hotel bokun@fosshotel.is www.fosshotel.is Fosshtel Vatnajokull is a popular ofcial 3-star comfort tourist class hotel. There is a restaurant and bar offering a panoramic view of Vatnajkull glacier. During the afterdinner Viking hour we serve shark meat and brennivn snaps. Other facilities include a TV-lounge, an internet station in the lobby and free parking. All guestrooms and restaurant/bar facilities are non-smoking. This amazing setting to the south east of Vatnajkull glacier evokes still, quiet, soothing and peaceful moods. Fosshtel Vatnajokull - our Glacier Hotel East - is a quiet place, perfect for relaxation. The lm crews and actors of Tomb Rider and the James Bond movie, Die Another Day, stayed in this hotel. 225
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7 - Humarhfnin Restaurant
Hafnarbraut 4, 780 Hfn +354 478-1200 1 April - 1 Oct info@humarhofnin.is www.humarhofnin.is Experience the unique taste of the local Icelandic lobster, lamb and arctic char in the charming restaurant Humarhfnin by the harbour in the small shing town Hfn in Hornafjrur, often referred to as the lobster capital of the north.
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Freysnes Caf / Restaurant, 785 r, +354 478-2242 Fosshtel Skaftafell, Freysnes, 785 r, +354 478-1945 Jklasel Restaurant, Jklasel, Suursveit, 781 Hornafjrur, +354 478-1000 Caf Horni, Hafnarbraut 42, 780 Hfn, +354 478-2600 Caf Tulinius (open only in summer), Hafnarbraut 2, 780 Hfn, +354 869-9340 Hafnarbin Diner, Rnarsl 2, 780 Hfn, +354 478-1095 Vkin Restaurant, Vkurbraut 2, 780 Hfn, +354 478-2300 Kokkur-Mathsi Local Fast Food, Vkurbraut 6, 780 Hfn, +354 478-1505
8 - sinn, Htel Hfn

Vkurbraut, 780 Hfn +354 478-1240 hotelhofn@hotelhofn.is www.hotelhofn.is
Located in the centre of town and has a breathtaking view over the magnicent glaciers, the circle of mountains and the fjord. A dining room/ board room, seating 140 guests is situated at the top oor. A smaller restaurant sinn, featuring courses such as pizza, steak and lobster, is on the ground oor.
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