Guidebook for Selfoss
Sightseeing
Þingvellir national has always been popular, for obvious reasons. The history and striking landscape make the place an almost mandatory stopping
311 locals recommend
Thingvellir National Park
Þingvellir national has always been popular, for obvious reasons. The history and striking landscape make the place an almost mandatory stopping
A favorite stop along the Golden Circle is the highly active Geysir Hot Spring Area with boiling mud pits, exploding geysers and the lively Strokkur which spouts water 30 meters (100 ft) into the air
288 locals recommend
Geysir
333A favorite stop along the Golden Circle is the highly active Geysir Hot Spring Area with boiling mud pits, exploding geysers and the lively Strokkur which spouts water 30 meters (100 ft) into the air
Gullfoss
Considered by many to be the country's most beautiful waterfall.
Landmannalaugar, meaning "The Common Man's Pools" or "The People's Pools", is a hiking paradise with all its contrast. The area is famous for its unique landscape and relaxing hot springs.
60 locals recommend
Landmannalaugar
Landmannalaugar, meaning "The Common Man's Pools" or "The People's Pools", is a hiking paradise with all its contrast. The area is famous for its unique landscape and relaxing hot springs.
Þakgil is amazing. A flat valley, with jagged slopes rising up on all sides, covered by that beautiful velvet green brooks running down them. The landscape is very reminiscent of Þórsmörk.
Þakgil
Þakgil is amazing. A flat valley, with jagged slopes rising up on all sides, covered by that beautiful velvet green brooks running down them. The landscape is very reminiscent of Þórsmörk.
Fjaðrárgljúfur is a magnificent and massive canyon, about 100 meters deep and about two kilometres long. The canyon has sheer walls, and is somewhat serpentine and narrow.
21 locals recommend
Fjaðrárgljúfur
Fjaðrárgljúfur is a magnificent and massive canyon, about 100 meters deep and about two kilometres long. The canyon has sheer walls, and is somewhat serpentine and narrow.
Seljalandsfoss is one of the best known waterfalls in Iceland. It is ca 60 meters high and it is breathtakingly beautiful. It is awesome walking behind Seljalandsfoss, especially on a sunny day.
160 locals recommend
Seljalandsfoss
249Seljalandsfoss is one of the best known waterfalls in Iceland. It is ca 60 meters high and it is breathtakingly beautiful. It is awesome walking behind Seljalandsfoss, especially on a sunny day.
Brúárfoss is a beautiful, well hidden waterfall. Its not big but it really is amazing!
21 locals recommend
Bruarfoss Waterfall
HlauptungaBrúárfoss is a beautiful, well hidden waterfall. Its not big but it really is amazing!
Everything Else
In Laugarvatn village you will find, a great swimming pool, a post office, grocery store and a restaurant.
17 locals recommend
Laugarvatn
In Laugarvatn village you will find, a great swimming pool, a post office, grocery store and a restaurant.
The greenhouses in Friðheimar are open all year for visits. Visitors enjoy the experience of entering a greenhouse with its tomato plants – and then sitting down to try the famous tomato soup
149 locals recommend
Friðheimar
FriðheimarThe greenhouses in Friðheimar are open all year for visits. Visitors enjoy the experience of entering a greenhouse with its tomato plants – and then sitting down to try the famous tomato soup
45 min walking distance from Hveragerði you´ll find Reykjadalur. It is a spectacular place where you can get nature all by yourself. Dip into its hot spring, a truly hidden gem of the south
39 locals recommend
Hveragerði
45 min walking distance from Hveragerði you´ll find Reykjadalur. It is a spectacular place where you can get nature all by yourself. Dip into its hot spring, a truly hidden gem of the south
Great views. Lovely black beach below parking lot. Park the car and have a walk around.
39 locals recommend
Dyrholaey
Great views. Lovely black beach below parking lot. Park the car and have a walk around.
Kerid Crater
Kerið, is a 55 m deep volcanic crater, about 3000 years old
Essentials
The nearest supermarket / grocery store. Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00-18:00. Saturday: 10:00-18:00, Sunday: 11:00-17:00
21 locals recommend
Samkaup strax
The nearest supermarket / grocery store. Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00-18:00. Saturday: 10:00-18:00, Sunday: 11:00-17:00