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Sælingsdalslaug

SOAK & RELAX

Sælingsdalslaug

A small and cute swimming pool in a beautiful surrounding.

Vínlandssetur

HISTORY

Vínlandssetur

Was America found by Vikings hundreds of years before Columbus set his sails there? Learn about those theories at this ambitious exhibition.

Dýagarðurinn Hólum

ANIMALS

Dýagarðurinn Hólum

A cute petting zoo with all kinds of animals, such as pigs, guinneapigs, goats, hens, dogs, cats and even a talking Raven!

Guðrúnarlaug í Dölum

SOAK & RELAX

Guðrúnarlaug í Dölum

A natural pool with a history.

Rjómabúið Erpsstaðir

DINING

Rjómabúið Erpsstaðir

A fascinating farm that produces all kinds of delicacies - find out how they make their delicious icecream, cheese and more and leave with a full stomach!

Eiríksstaðir

HISTORY

Eiríksstaðir

Who was "Lucky Leifur" (I. Leifur Heppni) - and what does he have to do with the discovery of America?

Grábrók Hiking trail

NATURE

Grábrók Hiking trail

A quite steep hike up a 3400 year old crater. There are stairs all the way to the top, and the view is stunning.

Húsafell Canyon Baths

SOAK & RELAX

Húsafell Canyon Baths

A wonderful solitary bathing experience with a spectacular view. Choose from two geothermal pools 30-41°C (86-105°F)

Sheep Gathering

ANIMALS

Sheep Gathering

Travel back in time and experience the true Icelandic farming culture, as you join us in gathering the sheep up in the mountains.

Midnight Sun

NATURE

Midnight Sun

"We come from the land of the Midnight sun where the hot springs flow" is what Led Zepplin had to say about Iceland after their concert in Iceland in the 1970s. Experiencing the Icelandic Midnight sun is truly a unique experience. Take a walk, relax with the horses or bathe in our hot-tub - you decide how you want to enjoy daylight at midnight!

Háafell Goat Farm

ANIMALS

Háafell Goat Farm

Discover the friendliness of Icelandic goats - they love to cuddle!

Lambing

NATURE

Lambing

Get to know newborn lambs - for those who are not fainthearted, you might even witness a birth!

Northern Lights Hunting

NATURE

Northern Lights Hunting

Witness the stunning show the sun's magnetic storms cause in the winter sky in Iceland. Enjoy being in solitude in a remote place with no light or noise pollution.

Víðgelmir Cave

ACTIVITY

Víðgelmir Cave

Venture on an unforgettable journey into Iceland's largest lava cave and learn about the incredible forces of nature that created this island in the middle of the North-Atlantic.

Krauma Geothermal Spa

SOAK & RELAX

Krauma Geothermal Spa

Enjoy several different pools, a cold plunge, a relaxation room, a steam bath, an infrared sauna - and experience the true serenity of an Icelandic Geothermal Spa.

Into the Glacier

ACTIVITY

Into the Glacier

An adventure on Iceland's second biggest glacier - Langjökull. Its the opportunity of a lifetime, where you journey up the white slopes and go deep inside the ice tunnels that lead to the iceblue heart of the glacier.

Hraunfossar

NATURE

Hraunfossar

One of Icelands hidden gems - the gorgeous Hraunfossar - our personal favorite waterfalls in Iceland., flowing from a bed of lava.

Mindfulness with Our Horses

NATURE

Mindfulness with Our Horses

We have passion for many things, but our horses...well, they are our number one passion. We love spending time with them, not necessarily horseback riding - but we have discovered that just standing with them, giving them hugs, petting them, grooming them, walking with them and talking to them - is a powerful mindfulness exercise. Horses are such beautiful creatures - and our horses are indeed our friends and companions. Spending time with horses is a non-traditional form of meditiation, it's magical!

Paradísarlaut

NATURE

Paradísarlaut

Paradise is a beautiful cove next to Glanni waterfall, with a beutiful green-blue pond in what may be called a cup of lava. The perfect place for a picnic when the weather is good.

Glanni Waterfall

NATURE

Glanni Waterfall

Glanni waterfall is said to be the home of elves and dvarwes.

The Settlement Center

HISTORY

The Settlement Center

The Settlement Center is devoted to recreating Iceland's earliest days. Visitors are introduced to one of the legends of the Icelandic Sagas - Egill Skalla-Grímsson.

Snorrastofa Museum

HISTORY

Snorrastofa Museum

A museum at the former home of one of Iceland's literary legend: Snorri Sturluson - who most notably wrote Snorra-Edda. Snorra-Edda recounts Nordic Mythology and the history of the (9) worlds according to the Nordic myths, all the way from their creation to the end - Ragnarök!

Húsafell Restaurant & Bistro

DINING

Húsafell Restaurant & Bistro

Húsafell restaurant has a variety of delicious courses - from hand dived scallops to a birch smoked lamb crown.

Hraunsnef Restaurant

DINING

Hraunsnef Restaurant

Hraunsnef restaurant offers a variety of courses - ranging from lobster burgers to a traditional steak of lamb.

Reykholt Hiking Trails

NATURE

Reykholt Hiking Trails

Various lovely hiking trails at Reykholt - so if you visit the Snorrastofa museum it's a great opportunity to take a walk around the area.

Varmaland Swimming Pool

SOAK & RELAX

Varmaland Swimming Pool

Some say that if you want to see Icelanders in their natural habitat, you should visit a public pool! We recommend the one in Varmaland.

Berrypicking

NATURE

Berrypicking

There are loads of places where you can find vast spreads of blue- and crowberries. Go pick some berries and try out the traditional Icelandic delicacy; skyr with cream and berries.

Rauðsgil

NATURE

Rauðsgil

Daníelslundur is a lovely forest, a perfect spot for taking walks or having picnics. It has outdoor areas where you can enjoy some time with the family and throw a steak on the BBQ. It's also a place of gorgeous view.

Daníelslundur

NATURE

Daníelslundur

Daníelslundur is a lovely forest, a perfect spot for taking walks or having picnics. It has outdoor areas where you can enjoy some time with the family and throw a steak on the BBQ. It's also a place of gorgeous view.

Tröllagarðurinn Fossatúni

ACTIVITY

Tröllagarðurinn Fossatúni

The Troll Park is a fun and family friendly recreational park, with different activities, such as Troll Tug of War, and Troll Football.

Hreppslaug

SOAK & RELAX

Hreppslaug

Hreppslaug was built in 1928 and is preserved as a cultural heritage.

Gufuá

ANIMALS

Gufuá

A goat farm with a mindful approach, offering walks with the goats. In the area thera are a lot of old cairns, and they offer a historical walk around the area with a local guide.

Rock 'n' Troll Kaffi

DINING

Rock 'n' Troll Kaffi

A lovely cafe and restaurant at the Troll Park. The owner has a big collection of vinyls, so guests are welcome to choose which record to listen to while while they enjoy their meal.

Hamarinn Restaurant

DINING

Hamarinn Restaurant

Hamarinn is a restaurant with a gorgeous view, emphasizing local infredients.

La Colina

DINING

La Colina

Delicious traditional fire baked pizzas.

Tröllafossar

NATURE

Tröllafossar

The Troll waterfalls take their name from a formation that looks very much like a troll's face. Beautiful view and in the summer you can spot the salmons jumping around in the river

Surtshellir

NATURE

Surtshellir

Surtshshellir cave is located in an awesome lava field formed in an eruption from Langjökull glacier in the 10th century. Surtshellir forms the largest cavestructure in Iceland, measuring 3500m (11.482 ft).

Borg á Mýrum

HISTORY

Borg á Mýrum

Borg is a settlement farm, where one of the Icelandic sagas most notorious characters, Egill Skalla-Grímsson, was born.

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