Guidebook for South Iceland visitors
City/town information
Selfoss is only 15 min drive from the Álftavík Lakefront Villa. The town has a charming old downtown with lots of reastaurants, cafés, supermarkets, liquor store and a great public pool.
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Selfoss
Selfoss is only 15 min drive from the Álftavík Lakefront Villa. The town has a charming old downtown with lots of reastaurants, cafés, supermarkets, liquor store and a great public pool.
Hveragerði is a 20 minutes drive from the Villa
Geothermal park, great hiking to Reykjadalur geothermal valley, restaurants/bar and market at the newly opened (2022) The Greenhouse
Hveragerdi
Hveragerði is a 20 minutes drive from the Villa
Geothermal park, great hiking to Reykjadalur geothermal valley, restaurants/bar and market at the newly opened (2022) The Greenhouse
Restaurants
Restaurants in the area
This restaurant is only 2km away from the villa. 2 minutes drive, they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Excellent food
Grímsborgir - Restaurant and Bar
This restaurant is only 2km away from the villa. 2 minutes drive, they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Excellent food
Great food, nice atmosphere, historical building in Selfoss
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Tryggvaskáli
TryggvatorgGreat food, nice atmosphere, historical building in Selfoss
Great place for lunch, interesting visit to a tomato farm.
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Friðheimar
FriðheimarGreat place for lunch, interesting visit to a tomato farm.
This restaurant is only a few minutes drive from the villa. Great when coming back from a day tour and you dont feel like cooking. All the menu items are available as a takeaway. Menu available at the villa
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Þrastalundur
This restaurant is only a few minutes drive from the villa. Great when coming back from a day tour and you dont feel like cooking. All the menu items are available as a takeaway. Menu available at the villa
The Greenhouse Hotel
Food market, bar, restaurant, shops. Newly opened place (2022)
Food market and bar, newly opened in Selfoss (2022)
Shops in the area.
The Old Dairy Food Hall - Mjólkurbúið Mathöll
Food market and bar, newly opened in Selfoss (2022)
Shops in the area.
Sightseeing
Must do for all ages, very easy walk through the cave and excellent guidance. Gear is provided such a helmet and headlights
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El Túnel de lava
Must do for all ages, very easy walk through the cave and excellent guidance. Gear is provided such a helmet and headlights
Sky Lagoon
44-48 VesturvörAbsolute must to visit. Great spa in Reykjavik !
A must for a first time traveller to Iceland, guests must make a reservation before their trip to Iceland.
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Blue Lagoon
A must for a first time traveller to Iceland, guests must make a reservation before their trip to Iceland.
Beautiful black sand beach on the South Coast, one should not miss this one.
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Reynisfjara
Beautiful black sand beach on the South Coast, one should not miss this one.
Gullfoss
One of the most visited places in South Iceland
Geysir
HaukadalsvegurAbsolute mandatory visit for first timers
For those seeking adventure and activity this one is a must, all gear is provided on the spot
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Silfra Snorkeling Pond
VallarvegurFor those seeking adventure and activity this one is a must, all gear is provided on the spot
Parque Nacional de Þingvellir
Secret Lagoon Iceland
HvammsvegurSkógafoss Waterfall
Gönguleið um FimmvörðuhálsSeljalandsfoss
ÞórsmerkurvegurReynisfjara
Great for those who want to do some hiking.
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Río termal del río Reykjadalur
816 ReykjadalurGreat for those who want to do some hiking.
Nauthusagil Waterfall
Great canyon and medium hiking