Guidebook for Hvolsvollur
Sightseeing
Great waterfall about 62 m hight and in good condition you can walk behind the waterfall, nice surrounding, good to visit in the evening.
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Seljalandsfoss
ÞórsmerkurvegurGreat waterfall about 62 m hight and in good condition you can walk behind the waterfall, nice surrounding, good to visit in the evening.
One of Iceland most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland, 62 m hight, it is nice to walk up to the top of the waterfall and bit further for more waterfalls and great view in good weather
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Skógafoss
One of Iceland most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland, 62 m hight, it is nice to walk up to the top of the waterfall and bit further for more waterfalls and great view in good weather
Geothermal pool build in the mountain side. Water temperature depends on weather the days before. Best to visit in morning or evening. About 20 min walk from the end of the road in the valley
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Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool
Geothermal pool build in the mountain side. Water temperature depends on weather the days before. Best to visit in morning or evening. About 20 min walk from the end of the road in the valley
Iceland best museum, where you can see some old Icelandic turf house as well as tools and embroidery from the old days. There is also an transportation there with old cars and vehicles
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Skógasafn
1 SafnavegurIceland best museum, where you can see some old Icelandic turf house as well as tools and embroidery from the old days. There is also an transportation there with old cars and vehicles
Great place to see a glacier and also to see the how the glacier has been retreating for the past years (about 1 km for the past 15 years). Recommend a glacier walk tour with arcanum glacier tours
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Sólheimajökull
SólheimajökulsvegurGreat place to see a glacier and also to see the how the glacier has been retreating for the past years (about 1 km for the past 15 years). Recommend a glacier walk tour with arcanum glacier tours
The valley of Thor (Þórsmörk) is a great place for hiking, beautiful surrounding. To get there you need to do a super jeep tour or go with a bus. Recommend South Coast Adventure for a tour to there
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Þórsmörk
ÞórsmerkurvegurThe valley of Thor (Þórsmörk) is a great place for hiking, beautiful surrounding. To get there you need to do a super jeep tour or go with a bus. Recommend South Coast Adventure for a tour to there
Volcanic and geothermal area. Nice geothermal pool. Only available in summer by 4x4 car. If you plan to go there in winter then I recommend South Coast Adventure company. Great for hiking in summer
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Landmannalaugar
Volcanic and geothermal area. Nice geothermal pool. Only available in summer by 4x4 car. If you plan to go there in winter then I recommend South Coast Adventure company. Great for hiking in summer
The best place in the area to see the Puffin in summer (from end of May to end of August). Great place for view along the coast line and to Reynisdrangr cliffs by Vík
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Dyrhólaey
The best place in the area to see the Puffin in summer (from end of May to end of August). Great place for view along the coast line and to Reynisdrangr cliffs by Vík
Reynisfjara is the best place to see the black volcanic sand beach in South Iceland and the basalt columns. Be careful about the big waves that can be there do not go to close. Road nr. 215
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Reynisfjara
Reynisfjara is the best place to see the black volcanic sand beach in South Iceland and the basalt columns. Be careful about the big waves that can be there do not go to close. Road nr. 215
Good place to do a short hike. Small mountain on the Mýrdalssandur black sand floodplain build up by floods from the volcano Katla. In good weather a great place for good view over to Mýrdalsjökull
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Hjörleifshöfði Cave
HjörleifshöfðiGood place to do a short hike. Small mountain on the Mýrdalssandur black sand floodplain build up by floods from the volcano Katla. In good weather a great place for good view over to Mýrdalsjökull
Small village on the south coast. I recommend to drive up to the church for a good view to the Reynisdrangar cliffs and the village.
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Vik
Small village on the south coast. I recommend to drive up to the church for a good view to the Reynisdrangar cliffs and the village.
Food Scene
Gamla fjósið is a local Restaurant near by our house (10 min drive). They offer good menu with good local ingredients
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Gamla fjósið
Gamla fjósið is a local Restaurant near by our house (10 min drive). They offer good menu with good local ingredients
Hotel Anna
Hotel, café and restaurant good quality. About 10 min drive from Vallnatún old farmhouse
Gallery Pizza
HvolsvegurRestaurant in Hvolsvöllur, pizza and burger. Open from 11:45 to 21:00
Skálakot is a Manor hotel only about 5 min drive from my house, it has a restaurant, where they try to use local ingredients as possible
Skálakot Hotel
SkálakotSkálakot is a Manor hotel only about 5 min drive from my house, it has a restaurant, where they try to use local ingredients as possible
Hotel Skogafoss
SkógarfossA restaurant next to the waterfall Skógafoss, about 15 min drive from my house.
Shopping
Sveitabúðin Una is a local store that offer local products as well as Icelandic design. A bit different from most tourist stores in Iceland.
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UNA Local Product
Sveitabúðin Una is a local store that offer local products as well as Icelandic design. A bit different from most tourist stores in Iceland.
Essentials
A grocery store in Hvolsvöllur about 37 km from Vallnatún. Go to www.kronan.is to see the opening time. The store name was Kjarval but is now Krónan
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Kjarval
A grocery store in Hvolsvöllur about 37 km from Vallnatún. Go to www.kronan.is to see the opening time. The store name was Kjarval but is now Krónan
Drinks & Nightlife
Midgard Base Camp & Restaurant
The local bar in Hvolsvöllur, about 35 min. drive from my house.
Arts & Culture
If you like to learn about the volcanic activities in Iceland then Lava Center is the right place. Fun
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LAVA Miðstöðin
14 AusturvegurIf you like to learn about the volcanic activities in Iceland then Lava Center is the right place. Fun