Loa's secret gems in Western Iceland
City/town information
Borgarnes is an excellent choice for those who want to travel around West Iceland with its unique nature.
Borgarnes is also a very friendly town with hiking opportunities along the picturesque coast. We are happy to share our favourite pearls in Borgarnes with you:
• Swimming: There is a great geothermal swimming pool in Borgarnes (a 5 min walk from our home) with hot tubs and a jacuzzi, water slides and a fantastic sea view.
• Cafés: Blómasetrið - Kaffi Kyrrð serves delicious home-made waffles with cream.
• Englendingavík café offers sea view.
• Bakery/café: Geirabakarí has the best bread and cakes in town (don't miss the Gulrótarrúgbraud!!). Great for breakfast! The movie the Life of Walter Mitty was filmed here.
• Grocery shopping:
Nettó, Borgarbraut 58, is open 10-19.hrs all days of the week.
Bónus, Digranesgata. Opening hours on https://bonus.is/en/
Ljómalind Farmers Market, our unique cooperative arts and crafts store, has local delights directly from the farms in West Iceland. Try their real Skyr, fresh eggs, local cheese and hand made gifts.
• Wine and beer: ”Vínbúdin” wine and liquor store is in the same building as Nettó. If you are planninng to buy wine or beer, I recommend you do so in the tax free store upon arrival at Keflavik Airport, as alcohol is quite expensive in Iceland.
• The Settlement Center, which is based in two of Borgarnes’ oldest buildings just around the corner from our home, has a marvelous exhibition about the first settlers in Iceland and the Egils Saga. They also have an excellent restaurant and serve our favourite vegetarian lunch buffet daily (11.30-15.hrs). Open daily 10-21.hrs. Black Magic is a daily performance at 18hrs www.landnam.is/eng/
• Museum: The Borgarnes museum, just down the street (Bjarnarbraut 4-6), has a fascinating display of birds and a collection of photos throughout the century that give insight to the people and traditions in Iceland. The library, in the same building, is delighted to receive second hand books and dvd’s in English. Open Daily 13-17.hrs. http://safnahus.is/english/
• Art: Just a block away from our home, our friend and acclaimed artist Michelle Bird has her Art Studio. She offers art lessons and tours of her studio: https://www.theartofmichellebird.com/contact
• Playground: Bjössaróló playground (10 min walk from our home near Englendingavík) was created by a carpenter and environmental pioneer, Björn H Guðmundsson, built from salvaged materials, teaching children the value of recycling and inventiveness. The kids big favourite!
• Park: Skallagrímsgardur next to the swimming pool is a small public park which is ideal for a picnic. The park plays an important role in Egil's Saga, as the burial mound of Skallagrímur Kveldúlfsson, Egil's father, is situated there.
Restaurants:
• Settlement Center Restaurant
• La Colina Pizzeria
• Englendingavik Restaurant
• Grillhusid Fastfood
• B59 Restaurant at the Hotel B59
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Borgarnes
Borgarnes is an excellent choice for those who want to travel around West Iceland with its unique nature.
Borgarnes is also a very friendly town with hiking opportunities along the picturesque coast. We are happy to share our favourite pearls in Borgarnes with you:
• Swimming: There is a great geothermal swimming pool in Borgarnes (a 5 min walk from our home) with hot tubs and a jacuzzi, water slides and a fantastic sea view.
• Cafés: Blómasetrið - Kaffi Kyrrð serves delicious home-made waffles with cream.
• Englendingavík café offers sea view.
• Bakery/café: Geirabakarí has the best bread and cakes in town (don't miss the Gulrótarrúgbraud!!). Great for breakfast! The movie the Life of Walter Mitty was filmed here.
• Grocery shopping:
Nettó, Borgarbraut 58, is open 10-19.hrs all days of the week.
Bónus, Digranesgata. Opening hours on https://bonus.is/en/
Ljómalind Farmers Market, our unique cooperative arts and crafts store, has local delights directly from the farms in West Iceland. Try their real Skyr, fresh eggs, local cheese and hand made gifts.
• Wine and beer: ”Vínbúdin” wine and liquor store is in the same building as Nettó. If you are planninng to buy wine or beer, I recommend you do so in the tax free store upon arrival at Keflavik Airport, as alcohol is quite expensive in Iceland.
• The Settlement Center, which is based in two of Borgarnes’ oldest buildings just around the corner from our home, has a marvelous exhibition about the first settlers in Iceland and the Egils Saga. They also have an excellent restaurant and serve our favourite vegetarian lunch buffet daily (11.30-15.hrs). Open daily 10-21.hrs. Black Magic is a daily performance at 18hrs www.landnam.is/eng/
• Museum: The Borgarnes museum, just down the street (Bjarnarbraut 4-6), has a fascinating display of birds and a collection of photos throughout the century that give insight to the people and traditions in Iceland. The library, in the same building, is delighted to receive second hand books and dvd’s in English. Open Daily 13-17.hrs. http://safnahus.is/english/
• Art: Just a block away from our home, our friend and acclaimed artist Michelle Bird has her Art Studio. She offers art lessons and tours of her studio: https://www.theartofmichellebird.com/contact
• Playground: Bjössaróló playground (10 min walk from our home near Englendingavík) was created by a carpenter and environmental pioneer, Björn H Guðmundsson, built from salvaged materials, teaching children the value of recycling and inventiveness. The kids big favourite!
• Park: Skallagrímsgardur next to the swimming pool is a small public park which is ideal for a picnic. The park plays an important role in Egil's Saga, as the burial mound of Skallagrímur Kveldúlfsson, Egil's father, is situated there.
Restaurants:
• Settlement Center Restaurant
• La Colina Pizzeria
• Englendingavik Restaurant
• Grillhusid Fastfood
• B59 Restaurant at the Hotel B59
Sightseeing
Hraunfossar (Lava waterfalls) and Barnafoss (Children’s waterfall) are real treasures. They are best described as a collection of countless creeks and cascades small and big streaming out of the lava over a distance of about 900 metres.
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Hraunfossar Waterfall
VesturlandHraunfossar (Lava waterfalls) and Barnafoss (Children’s waterfall) are real treasures. They are best described as a collection of countless creeks and cascades small and big streaming out of the lava over a distance of about 900 metres.
Deildartunguhver is Europe’s most powerful hot spring. It provides 180 l/sec of 100°C hot water. Most of the water used for central heating in Borgarnes is taken from Deildartunguhver, so if you’ve you taken a shower in Borgarnes, you have already bathed in the hot water from this powerful spring!
Next to Deildartunguhver, we have a brand new state-of-the-art spa called Krauma, where you can both enjoy hot and cold baths, as well as a delicious meal. It is only a 30 minute drive from our home. See opening hours at www.krauma.is
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Deildartunguhver
Deildartunguhver is Europe’s most powerful hot spring. It provides 180 l/sec of 100°C hot water. Most of the water used for central heating in Borgarnes is taken from Deildartunguhver, so if you’ve you taken a shower in Borgarnes, you have already bathed in the hot water from this powerful spring!
Next to Deildartunguhver, we have a brand new state-of-the-art spa called Krauma, where you can both enjoy hot and cold baths, as well as a delicious meal. It is only a 30 minute drive from our home. See opening hours at www.krauma.is
Húsafell is a hiker’s dream. Fascinating walking routes are everywhere, with something new at every turn. Dense woods, lava formations, crystal-clear mountain springs, hot water, magnificent ravines, glaciers, rushing glacial rivers and an extraordinary animal and birdlife. Also ubiquitous are Páll á Húsafelli’s curious sculptures, which highlight the uniqueness of the land without imposing on it. Walking routes, such as paths through the woods, may be found for the entire family, while hikers who require more of a challenge might want to hike onto glaciers such as Eiríksjökull or Ok.
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Húsafell
Húsafell is a hiker’s dream. Fascinating walking routes are everywhere, with something new at every turn. Dense woods, lava formations, crystal-clear mountain springs, hot water, magnificent ravines, glaciers, rushing glacial rivers and an extraordinary animal and birdlife. Also ubiquitous are Páll á Húsafelli’s curious sculptures, which highlight the uniqueness of the land without imposing on it. Walking routes, such as paths through the woods, may be found for the entire family, while hikers who require more of a challenge might want to hike onto glaciers such as Eiríksjökull or Ok.
Reykholt is one of Iceland's most notable historical sites, most famous for being the home of Iceland's best-known author Snorri Sturluson during the years 1206-1241. An ancient geothermally-heated pool, Snorralaug, is named after him. It is one of the few things preserved whole from Iceland´s medieval period. The cultural centre Snorrastofa offers historical exhibitions and guided tours and lectures. Music recitals are held in the church of Reykholt. www.snorrastofa.is
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Reykholt
Reykholt is one of Iceland's most notable historical sites, most famous for being the home of Iceland's best-known author Snorri Sturluson during the years 1206-1241. An ancient geothermally-heated pool, Snorralaug, is named after him. It is one of the few things preserved whole from Iceland´s medieval period. The cultural centre Snorrastofa offers historical exhibitions and guided tours and lectures. Music recitals are held in the church of Reykholt. www.snorrastofa.is
From Húsafell there are daily tours into the glacier Langjökull www.intotheglacier.is
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Langjökull
From Húsafell there are daily tours into the glacier Langjökull www.intotheglacier.is
Grábrók crater is the largest of three craters from a volcanic fissure eruption 3400 years ago. A brisk walk from the parking lot to the top of the crater and back again takes about 40 minutes. The crater rises about 179 meter above ground and is easily accessible via a steps that have been build to make the hike easier. Once at the top you have an incredible view of the Borgarfjördur country side and the encircling mountains.
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Grábrók
Grábrók crater is the largest of three craters from a volcanic fissure eruption 3400 years ago. A brisk walk from the parking lot to the top of the crater and back again takes about 40 minutes. The crater rises about 179 meter above ground and is easily accessible via a steps that have been build to make the hike easier. Once at the top you have an incredible view of the Borgarfjördur country side and the encircling mountains.
The majestic Glanni waterfall in Nordurá river. A viewing deck offers a great view of the waterfall and in the summer time you can see wind North Atlantic salmon jump in the river.
Nearby, you will find Paradísarlaut, a beautiful hollow, surrounded by a mossy lava field. A small pond is in the middle of the hollow, fed by a small stream from under the lava. The hollow is a favourite picnic stop among locals, since it offers shelter from the wind.
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The majestic Glanni waterfall in Nordurá river. A viewing deck offers a great view of the waterfall and in the summer time you can see wind North Atlantic salmon jump in the river.
Nearby, you will find Paradísarlaut, a beautiful hollow, surrounded by a mossy lava field. A small pond is in the middle of the hollow, fed by a small stream from under the lava. The hollow is a favourite picnic stop among locals, since it offers shelter from the wind.
Snæfellsjökull National Park is perfect for exploring the adventurous world of the ocean, coastline and beach, seabirds and other life in and around the sea in Snæfellsnes. Allthough the marine factor is the pride of the Park, it is also a marvel for those interested in geology - and especially volcanology. Conditions for bird watching are good; birdlife is abundant both by the coast and in the lowlands. The national park, inaugurated in 2001, extends down from the glacier and volcano to cover the entire western tip of Snæfellsnes peninsula.
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Snæfellsnes
Snæfellsjökull National Park is perfect for exploring the adventurous world of the ocean, coastline and beach, seabirds and other life in and around the sea in Snæfellsnes. Allthough the marine factor is the pride of the Park, it is also a marvel for those interested in geology - and especially volcanology. Conditions for bird watching are good; birdlife is abundant both by the coast and in the lowlands. The national park, inaugurated in 2001, extends down from the glacier and volcano to cover the entire western tip of Snæfellsnes peninsula.
Snæfellsjökull glacier lies atop a 1446m-high (4744-ft.) volcano that last erupted around the year 250. Jules Verne, in his 1864 sci-fi novel Journey to the Center of the Earth, made Snæfellsjökull the entry portal for a scientific expedition to the earth's core. In the Halldór Laxness novel Under the Glacier, Snæfellsjökull inspires an almost hallucinatory religious transformation in a small Snæfellsnes community. Snæfellsjökull glacier is famous for the great powers and energy that many spiritually minded people sense when close to it. It is said to be one of the seven great energy centres of the earth. For guided tours visit www.glacier.is
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Snæfellsjökull
Snæfellsjökull glacier lies atop a 1446m-high (4744-ft.) volcano that last erupted around the year 250. Jules Verne, in his 1864 sci-fi novel Journey to the Center of the Earth, made Snæfellsjökull the entry portal for a scientific expedition to the earth's core. In the Halldór Laxness novel Under the Glacier, Snæfellsjökull inspires an almost hallucinatory religious transformation in a small Snæfellsnes community. Snæfellsjökull glacier is famous for the great powers and energy that many spiritually minded people sense when close to it. It is said to be one of the seven great energy centres of the earth. For guided tours visit www.glacier.is
Eldborg is a beautifully-formed crater rising 60 meters above the surrounding lava on the way towards Snaefellsnes. It is easiest to approach Eldborg from Snorrastadir on its southern side, from where there is a 2,5 km walking path through the shrub-covered lava field. You can walk all the way around the crater, as well as on top of it.
Eldborg
Eldborg is a beautifully-formed crater rising 60 meters above the surrounding lava on the way towards Snaefellsnes. It is easiest to approach Eldborg from Snorrastadir on its southern side, from where there is a 2,5 km walking path through the shrub-covered lava field. You can walk all the way around the crater, as well as on top of it.
Exploring Vatnshellir cave in Snæfellsnes is truly amazing and unforgettable experience. This 8000 year old lava tube reaches over 200 meters and goes 35 meters below the surface www.vatnshellir.is
Songhellir is another famous cave. The name means the cave of songs. It is well known because of its echo. Víðgelmir lava cave is the largest of all caves in Iceland, 148,000 cubic metres. It has beautiful ice formations and deep inside there are lava stalactites and stalagmites. Víðgelmir is considered by specialists to be one of the most remarkable caves on earth, and also one of the biggest. Guides from "The Cave" arrange short (1,5 hour) and long (4 hours) tours. www.thecave.is
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Exploring Vatnshellir cave in Snæfellsnes is truly amazing and unforgettable experience. This 8000 year old lava tube reaches over 200 meters and goes 35 meters below the surface www.vatnshellir.is
Songhellir is another famous cave. The name means the cave of songs. It is well known because of its echo. Víðgelmir lava cave is the largest of all caves in Iceland, 148,000 cubic metres. It has beautiful ice formations and deep inside there are lava stalactites and stalagmites. Víðgelmir is considered by specialists to be one of the most remarkable caves on earth, and also one of the biggest. Guides from "The Cave" arrange short (1,5 hour) and long (4 hours) tours. www.thecave.is
Arnarstapi was an important trading post in the past and had a much bigger population than it has now. The cliffs along the coastline are occupied by myriads of birds, kittiwakes, fulmars and razorbills and many others nest in the area. There is quite a large arctic tern colony in the village itself. A walk along the coastline is recommended to gaze birds and magnificent lava formations. Three blowholes, connected with the sea, open up on the way. A sculpture of Bardur Snaefellsas by Ragnar Kjartansson stands by the beach at Arnarstapi. The Fish & Chips food truck in Arnarstapi serves great fish!
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Arnarstapi
Arnarstapi was an important trading post in the past and had a much bigger population than it has now. The cliffs along the coastline are occupied by myriads of birds, kittiwakes, fulmars and razorbills and many others nest in the area. There is quite a large arctic tern colony in the village itself. A walk along the coastline is recommended to gaze birds and magnificent lava formations. Three blowholes, connected with the sea, open up on the way. A sculpture of Bardur Snaefellsas by Ragnar Kjartansson stands by the beach at Arnarstapi. The Fish & Chips food truck in Arnarstapi serves great fish!
Take a short hike from Arnarstapi to Hellnar to marvel the strand of dramatic rugged cliffs between the two fishing villages. It is fascinating to see how the different forces of nature have shaped this area through the ages. In Hellnar there is a beautiful café and lunch restaurant Café Fjöruhúsid in a small fisherman´s house by the beach.
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Hellnar
Take a short hike from Arnarstapi to Hellnar to marvel the strand of dramatic rugged cliffs between the two fishing villages. It is fascinating to see how the different forces of nature have shaped this area through the ages. In Hellnar there is a beautiful café and lunch restaurant Café Fjöruhúsid in a small fisherman´s house by the beach.
Djupalonssandur is a beautiful pebbled beach, with a series of rocks of mysterious form emerging from the ocean. It is one of the few areas that lead down to the sea along this coast with its high dramatic cliffs. Watch out for the famous ghosts roaming the place! The rests of a shipwreck can be seen on the beach. On the beach there are also big stones which people tried to lift and test their strength in the days of the fishing stations: Fully Strong 154 kg, Half-Strong 100 kg, Weakling 54 kg and Bungler 23 kg. Weakling marked the frontier of wimphood, any man who couldn't lift it was deemed unsuitable for a life as a fisherman.
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Djúpalónssandur
Djupalonssandur is a beautiful pebbled beach, with a series of rocks of mysterious form emerging from the ocean. It is one of the few areas that lead down to the sea along this coast with its high dramatic cliffs. Watch out for the famous ghosts roaming the place! The rests of a shipwreck can be seen on the beach. On the beach there are also big stones which people tried to lift and test their strength in the days of the fishing stations: Fully Strong 154 kg, Half-Strong 100 kg, Weakling 54 kg and Bungler 23 kg. Weakling marked the frontier of wimphood, any man who couldn't lift it was deemed unsuitable for a life as a fisherman.
The beach near the farm Ytri-Tunga is a well-known refuge for seals that come to rest on the large scattered rocks. The best time to see seals there is in June and July. Once you arrive at the car park, signs will give you some indications on the different types of seals you can see. The most common are grey seals and calf seals, but there are also other species.
Ytri Tunga
The beach near the farm Ytri-Tunga is a well-known refuge for seals that come to rest on the large scattered rocks. The best time to see seals there is in June and July. Once you arrive at the car park, signs will give you some indications on the different types of seals you can see. The most common are grey seals and calf seals, but there are also other species.
Kirkjufell mountain close to the town of Grundarfjördur is a symmetric and beautifully cone-shpaed mountain that is said to be the most photographed mountain in Iceland. On the other side of the road you will also find a waterfall where you can do a little hike and enjoy the great views.
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Kirkjufell Mountain
SnæfellsnesvegurKirkjufell mountain close to the town of Grundarfjördur is a symmetric and beautifully cone-shpaed mountain that is said to be the most photographed mountain in Iceland. On the other side of the road you will also find a waterfall where you can do a little hike and enjoy the great views.
Stykkisholmur is beautifully-situated on the northern side of the Snaefellsnes peninsula and has many beautiful and well-preserved old houses in the town centre. Stykkisholmur is also known as the gateway to the innumerable islands of Breidafjordur bay, which is renowned for its natural beauty and remarkable wildlife. The Stykkishólmur outdoor swimming pool is excellent. Restaurant Sjávarpakkhúsid in Stykkisholmur is one of many recommended places to eat.
The Library of Water in Stykkisholmur is really worth visiting as well as the Norwegian House which houses the local folk museum. Eldfjallasafn Valcano Museum includes works of art, old and new, showing volcanic eruptions, as well as objects, artifacts and volcanic rocks.
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Stykkishólmur
Stykkisholmur is beautifully-situated on the northern side of the Snaefellsnes peninsula and has many beautiful and well-preserved old houses in the town centre. Stykkisholmur is also known as the gateway to the innumerable islands of Breidafjordur bay, which is renowned for its natural beauty and remarkable wildlife. The Stykkishólmur outdoor swimming pool is excellent. Restaurant Sjávarpakkhúsid in Stykkisholmur is one of many recommended places to eat.
The Library of Water in Stykkisholmur is really worth visiting as well as the Norwegian House which houses the local folk museum. Eldfjallasafn Valcano Museum includes works of art, old and new, showing volcanic eruptions, as well as objects, artifacts and volcanic rocks.
Seatours offer different types of boat trips from Stykkisholmur (all include amazing bird watching and some include Viking sushi) and a regular ferry service to the West Fjords with a stopover at the remarkable timeless island, Flatey. www.seatours.is
Breiðafjörður
Seatours offer different types of boat trips from Stykkisholmur (all include amazing bird watching and some include Viking sushi) and a regular ferry service to the West Fjords with a stopover at the remarkable timeless island, Flatey. www.seatours.is
The Freezer is a unique social hostel and cultural centre, situated in a renovated fish factory in Rif, Snæfellsnes. They offer a weekly schedule of art and culture, such as theatre, live music, storytelling, game nights etc. where everyone is welcome! www.thefreezerhostel.com
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The Freezer Hostel & Culture Centre
The Freezer is a unique social hostel and cultural centre, situated in a renovated fish factory in Rif, Snæfellsnes. They offer a weekly schedule of art and culture, such as theatre, live music, storytelling, game nights etc. where everyone is welcome! www.thefreezerhostel.com
Ólafsvík is one of Iceland's best launch points for whale-watching, with a success rate around 97%. The most common sightings, however, are minke whales, which are 7m to 8m (23-26 ft.) long and only flash their backs for a few quick breaths. Dolphins turn up on two out of three occasions and put on a better show. Lucky passengers see orcas (aka killer whales), sperm whales, or blue whales. We have sometimes seen whales both from the shore near Ólafsvík as well as from Arnarstapi.
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Ólafsvík
Ólafsvík is one of Iceland's best launch points for whale-watching, with a success rate around 97%. The most common sightings, however, are minke whales, which are 7m to 8m (23-26 ft.) long and only flash their backs for a few quick breaths. Dolphins turn up on two out of three occasions and put on a better show. Lucky passengers see orcas (aka killer whales), sperm whales, or blue whales. We have sometimes seen whales both from the shore near Ólafsvík as well as from Arnarstapi.
Horse back riding: We recommend Ölvaldsstadir, just outside Borgarnes, where they offer 1-2 hour riding tours in beautiful surroundings on the banks of the Hvitá River, which is a glacial river flowing from Eiriksjökull Glacier. For longer tours, Oddsstadir offer day tours and week tours.
Ölvaldsstaðir horse rental
Horse back riding: We recommend Ölvaldsstadir, just outside Borgarnes, where they offer 1-2 hour riding tours in beautiful surroundings on the banks of the Hvitá River, which is a glacial river flowing from Eiriksjökull Glacier. For longer tours, Oddsstadir offer day tours and week tours.
Icelandic Spa
Next to Deildartunguhver, we have a brand new state-of-the-art spa called Krauma, where you can both enjoy hot and cold baths, as well as a delicious meal. It is only a 30 minute drive from our home. See opening hours at www.krauma.is
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Krauma
Next to Deildartunguhver, we have a brand new state-of-the-art spa called Krauma, where you can both enjoy hot and cold baths, as well as a delicious meal. It is only a 30 minute drive from our home. See opening hours at www.krauma.is
Húsafell Canyon Baths are a surreal hot spring paradise that has to be seen to be believed. Enjoy half an hour of relaxing, recharging and breathing in the pure Icelandic air.
https://www.husafell.com/activities/husafell-canyon-baths
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Husafell Canyon Baths
Húsafell Canyon Baths are a surreal hot spring paradise that has to be seen to be believed. Enjoy half an hour of relaxing, recharging and breathing in the pure Icelandic air.
https://www.husafell.com/activities/husafell-canyon-baths
Natural Hot Pots in Snæfellsnes: The pool Landbrotalaug is a well hidden secret. It is located at the most eastern part of the Snæfellsnes peninsula and can only fit 2-3 people. But don’t worry about that. That is exactly what makes it so special and romantic. The temperature in the pool is about 36 – 40°C, excellent for bathing.
Other nice hot pots in Snæfellsnes are by Stóra Hraun and Raudamelur. The Lysuholl swimming pool also has naturally carbonated, geothermal water. Rich in minerals and considered healthy and healing, just like the natural hot pots.
Hreppslaug swimming pool, which was built in 1928, has water from hot springs close by led directly into the pool It is preserved as a cultural heritage.
Landbrotalaug
Natural Hot Pots in Snæfellsnes: The pool Landbrotalaug is a well hidden secret. It is located at the most eastern part of the Snæfellsnes peninsula and can only fit 2-3 people. But don’t worry about that. That is exactly what makes it so special and romantic. The temperature in the pool is about 36 – 40°C, excellent for bathing.
Other nice hot pots in Snæfellsnes are by Stóra Hraun and Raudamelur. The Lysuholl swimming pool also has naturally carbonated, geothermal water. Rich in minerals and considered healthy and healing, just like the natural hot pots.
Hreppslaug swimming pool, which was built in 1928, has water from hot springs close by led directly into the pool It is preserved as a cultural heritage.
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Driving with Elfs in Iceland
Renting a 4 wheel drive or AW drive is advisable if you want to go everywhere. Except for the summer, Icelandic roads are for seasoned drivers only. The Icelandic Transport Authority has produced the video ”Driving with Elfs – Drive safely on Icelandic Roads” which covers most of what is important to keep in mind: www.drive.is
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Four seasons – Every Day ;-)
Weather changes dramatically throughout the year. We jokingly say that we have four seasons - every day! Bring clothes for all kinds of weater, especially wind jackets and good shoes. Always check the weather before driving. 1777 is the weather number http://www.road.is/
When hiking, stay on the path.
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Sleeping mask for the Midnight Sun
If you're not used to the midnight sun, bring a sleeping mask to cover your eyes at night! We have double curtains in all the bedrooms, but somehow the rays of the sun have their mysterious ways to enter through every little gap.