Guidebook for Reykholt
Sightseeing
Gullfoss
The Golden waterfall, Gullfoss is close to Geysir area
The hot spring Strokkur at the Geysir area, is still very active while the old Geysir rests
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Geysir
HaukadalsvegurThe hot spring Strokkur at the Geysir area, is still very active while the old Geysir rests
a small village by the lake Laugarvatn, grocery store, restaurant and the Fontana spa
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Laugarvatn
a small village by the lake Laugarvatn, grocery store, restaurant and the Fontana spa
Kerid Crater
See information on http://kerid.is/category/english/
Entertainment & Activities
Natural hott spring. The warm water holds 38-40 Celsius all year. In the whole area there are several geothermal spots and a little Geysir which erupts every 5 minutes.
15 min drive from Reykholt
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Secret Lagoon Iceland
HvammsvegurNatural hott spring. The warm water holds 38-40 Celsius all year. In the whole area there are several geothermal spots and a little Geysir which erupts every 5 minutes.
15 min drive from Reykholt
Diving: Silfra (at Thingvellir) is one
of the best spots for diving in Iceland
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Silfra Diving
Diving: Silfra (at Thingvellir) is one
of the best spots for diving in Iceland
Drumbo base camp. River rafting in Hvítá river. Aprox. 20 min drive from Reykholt. Further information on: http://www.arcticrafting.com/FAQ/Rafting/
Drumboddsstaðir - River Base
Drumbo base camp. River rafting in Hvítá river. Aprox. 20 min drive from Reykholt. Further information on: http://www.arcticrafting.com/FAQ/Rafting/
Food Scene
Tomato farm. Small restaurant, open daily from 12-16. We recommend you taste their tomato soup and buy some tomates from the local farmer. http://fridheimar.is/en/tourist-services
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Friðheimar
FriðheimarTomato farm. Small restaurant, open daily from 12-16. We recommend you taste their tomato soup and buy some tomates from the local farmer. http://fridheimar.is/en/tourist-services
Walking distance from the house. Kitchen closes at 9pm.
Also, we recommend you try their handmade chocolates
https://mika.is/
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Restaurant Mika
SkólabrautWalking distance from the house. Kitchen closes at 9pm.
Also, we recommend you try their handmade chocolates
https://mika.is/
Ethopian restaurant, run by an Icelandic-Ethiopian family. This unassuming cabin offers reasonably priced food and a wide selection of veggie options.
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Restaurant Minilik
Skeiða- og HrunamannavegurEthopian restaurant, run by an Icelandic-Ethiopian family. This unassuming cabin offers reasonably priced food and a wide selection of veggie options.
Parks & Nature
Major events in the history of Iceland have taken place at Þingvellir. Today Þingvellir is a protected national shrine. prothttp://www.thingvellir.is/english.aspx
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Þingvellir National Park
Major events in the history of Iceland have taken place at Þingvellir. Today Þingvellir is a protected national shrine. prothttp://www.thingvellir.is/english.aspx
The Faxi waterfall is located very close to the house, in the direction to Geysir. The waterfall is located on the Tungufljót river. Tungufljót is the river you'll see from the living room window.
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Faxi
BiskupstungnabrautThe Faxi waterfall is located very close to the house, in the direction to Geysir. The waterfall is located on the Tungufljót river. Tungufljót is the river you'll see from the living room window.
Everything Else
Outdoor hot tubs, saunas and nice surroundings. Check the website if you like hot tubs and relaxation
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Laugarvatn Fontana
LaugarbrautOutdoor hot tubs, saunas and nice surroundings. Check the website if you like hot tubs and relaxation
Essentials
Fludir village is aprox 20 min drive from Reykholt. There you'll find a grocery store and Liquor store. Also we must recommend you visit Secret lagoon at Fludir
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Flúðir
Fludir village is aprox 20 min drive from Reykholt. There you'll find a grocery store and Liquor store. Also we must recommend you visit Secret lagoon at Fludir
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Bjarnabúð, the local gas station and grocery store (note, only basics, such as bread, milk, etc)