Guidebook for Seltjarnarnes
Sightseeing
A wonderful place to visit during sunset. In the wintertime this is a wonderful place to see the northern lights.
137 locals recommend
Grótta Island Lighthouse
A wonderful place to visit during sunset. In the wintertime this is a wonderful place to see the northern lights.
The Pearl, is an restaurant, a viewpoint and a museum. Located on the top of Öskuhlíð Hill in Reykjavík, this offers stunning views of the surrounding area.
A 15 minute drive from the house.
454 locals recommend
Perlan
The Pearl, is an restaurant, a viewpoint and a museum. Located on the top of Öskuhlíð Hill in Reykjavík, this offers stunning views of the surrounding area.
A 15 minute drive from the house.
The Old Harbour. Plenty of life around hera. bars, restaurants,. also , still a working harbour.
31 locals recommend
The Harbor Restaurant
7 GeirsgataThe Old Harbour. Plenty of life around hera. bars, restaurants,. also , still a working harbour.
Harpa station
KalkofnsvegurHarpa Concert hall. A magnificent building. A good place to visit.
Great place to see the northern lights during autumn, winter and spring. Also a great golf course during summer and has wonderful nature walks around the golf course and the wildlife it offers.
17 locals recommend
Golfklúbbur - Seltjarnarnes
Great place to see the northern lights during autumn, winter and spring. Also a great golf course during summer and has wonderful nature walks around the golf course and the wildlife it offers.
Shopping
Kringlan
4-12 KringlanA good shopping mall, only a 15 minute drive from the house.
Smáralind
1 HagasmáriA good shopping mall only a 20 minute drive from the house.
Food Scene
This is a great "street food" scene. A good mixture of local and excotic street food vendors offer an exciting expierience. Indoors ( we are in Iceland after all)
135 locals recommend
Grandi Mathöll
16 GrandagarðurThis is a great "street food" scene. A good mixture of local and excotic street food vendors offer an exciting expierience. Indoors ( we are in Iceland after all)
Björnsbakarí
35 HringbrautA local bakery. A 10 minute walk from the house.
Amazing italian Ice Cream. Locally made, lots of flavours and lots of fun.
197 locals recommend
Valdís
GrandagarðurAmazing italian Ice Cream. Locally made, lots of flavours and lots of fun.
This is a cosy coffee shop that also sells lactose free ice cream. Within walking distance from our house.
12 locals recommend
Arna Ís og Kaffi
15 EiðistorgThis is a cosy coffee shop that also sells lactose free ice cream. Within walking distance from our house.
Getting Around
This is a public transportation hub for Reykjavík. This is a 20 minute bus ride from the bus that stops 100m from the house (route 11)
136 locals recommend
Hlemmur Square
This is a public transportation hub for Reykjavík. This is a 20 minute bus ride from the bus that stops 100m from the house (route 11)
BSI Reykjavik station
Main Bus terminal in Reykjavík
Entertainment & Activities
Icelandic farm-animal park. A nice place to take the kids.
181 locals recommend
Húsdýragarðurinn Park & Zoo
Icelandic farm-animal park. A nice place to take the kids.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is the local pub. Has nice food and a very local atmospher. Maybe not the fanciest, but its local.
8 locals recommend
Rauða Ljónið
EiðistorgThis is the local pub. Has nice food and a very local atmospher. Maybe not the fanciest, but its local.