Guidebook for Mount Eyjafjallajokull

Guðrún Ólöf
Guðrún Ólöf
Guidebook for Mount Eyjafjallajokull

Sightseeing

This is a beautiful waterfall and you can walk behind it. This is a must see!
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Сельяландсфосс
Þórsmerkurvegur
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This is a beautiful waterfall and you can walk behind it. This is a must see!
Also called Gljúfrabúi. This is a lesser known waterfall close by Seljalandsfoss. You can only see the waterfall inside a narrow canyon, a spectacular site!
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Гльюфрабуї
Þórsmerkurvegur
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Also called Gljúfrabúi. This is a lesser known waterfall close by Seljalandsfoss. You can only see the waterfall inside a narrow canyon, a spectacular site!
This waterfall is situated at the cliffs of Iceland's former coastline. This one is a must-see.
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Skógafoss Waterfall
Gönguleið um Fimmvörðuháls
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This waterfall is situated at the cliffs of Iceland's former coastline. This one is a must-see.
Ideal day trip. Vestmannaeyjar Islands are famous for puffins and volcanos. Last eruption in 1973 had many houses buried under the lava. This is Iceland's "pompei". Visible from Yzta-Bæli beach.
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Vestmannaeyjar
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Ideal day trip. Vestmannaeyjar Islands are famous for puffins and volcanos. Last eruption in 1973 had many houses buried under the lava. This is Iceland's "pompei". Visible from Yzta-Bæli beach.
The infamous volcano that no-one can pronounce. But it sure is beautiful, capped with its magnificent glacier. Get close or view it from Yzta-Bæli's kitchen while drinking coffee.
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Eyjafjallajökull
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The infamous volcano that no-one can pronounce. But it sure is beautiful, capped with its magnificent glacier. Get close or view it from Yzta-Bæli's kitchen while drinking coffee.
This is one of Iceland's most beautiful towns.
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Vik
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This is one of Iceland's most beautiful towns.
This is a house built into a cliff. Many believe this may be the oldest abode/habitat in Iceland.
Rutshellir Caves
Drangshlíð 2
This is a house built into a cliff. Many believe this may be the oldest abode/habitat in Iceland.
One of Iceland's most iconic sites. This is a peculiar peninsula by the coast. The name refers to a small opening at sea level ("dyr" means door in Icelandic). Home to many puffins.
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Dyrholaey
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One of Iceland's most iconic sites. This is a peculiar peninsula by the coast. The name refers to a small opening at sea level ("dyr" means door in Icelandic). Home to many puffins.
Three black lava columns in midst of sea. Legend says that the stacks originated when two trolls dragged a three-masted ship to land unsuccessfully and when daylight broke they became needles of rock.
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Reynisdrangar
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Three black lava columns in midst of sea. Legend says that the stacks originated when two trolls dragged a three-masted ship to land unsuccessfully and when daylight broke they became needles of rock.
One of the most popular hiking areas in Iceland. It a mountain ridge situated between two glaciers. Only way to get there is by a four-wheel jeep or a scheduled bus. Spectacular views!
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Þórsmörk
Þórsmerkurvegur
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One of the most popular hiking areas in Iceland. It a mountain ridge situated between two glaciers. Only way to get there is by a four-wheel jeep or a scheduled bus. Spectacular views!
One of Iceland's most iconic places! This is a large glacial lake on the edge of Vatnajökull National Park. This is about 2.5 - 3 h drive from Yzta-Bæli.
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Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon
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One of Iceland's most iconic places! This is a large glacial lake on the edge of Vatnajökull National Park. This is about 2.5 - 3 h drive from Yzta-Bæli.
Skaftafell National Park is situated right next to Europe's biggest glacier, Vatnajökull. This is where black sands meet glacier. Near Iceland's highest peak, Hvannadalshnjúkur.
Skaftafell Visitor Centre, Vatnajökull National Park
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Skaftafell National Park is situated right next to Europe's biggest glacier, Vatnajökull. This is where black sands meet glacier. Near Iceland's highest peak, Hvannadalshnjúkur.
Impressive mossy-grown lava field created in one of the greatest eruption in recorded history. The lava field spans 565 km2 and is the biggest one of its kind in the world.
Eldhraun
Impressive mossy-grown lava field created in one of the greatest eruption in recorded history. The lava field spans 565 km2 and is the biggest one of its kind in the world.

Food Scene

This is a great rustic restaurant run by our friends. As the name implies, the restaurant is a renovated cowhouse, now a popular rest stop among travelers.
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Gamla fjósið
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This is a great rustic restaurant run by our friends. As the name implies, the restaurant is a renovated cowhouse, now a popular rest stop among travelers.
Dine by Skógafoss waterfall.
Hotel Skogar
Dine by Skógafoss waterfall.

Essentials

The last convenience store (Kjarval) before reaching Yzta-Bæli.
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Hvolsvöllur
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The last convenience store (Kjarval) before reaching Yzta-Bæli.
The largest town between Reykjavík and Yzta-Bæli. A convenient place to do your groceries or grab a bite before hitting the country site.
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Selfoss
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The largest town between Reykjavík and Yzta-Bæli. A convenient place to do your groceries or grab a bite before hitting the country site.

Everything Else

Visit our friends at Þorvaldseyri Visitor Centre and experience the Eyjafjallajökull eruption by yourself - from a save distance. The Visitor Centre screens a short movie about the eruption in 2011.
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Þorvaldseyri
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Visit our friends at Þorvaldseyri Visitor Centre and experience the Eyjafjallajökull eruption by yourself - from a save distance. The Visitor Centre screens a short movie about the eruption in 2011.
The harbour where you can catch the ferry to Vestmannaeyjar.
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Landeyjahöfn
Landeyjahafnarvegur
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The harbour where you can catch the ferry to Vestmannaeyjar.
A horse-rental.
Skálakot Hotel
Skálakot
A horse-rental.

Arts & Culture

Skogar Museum is a cultural heritage collection of 15,000 regional artifacts exhibited in 6 historical buildings and 3 museums.
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Музей у Скогарі
1 Safnavegur
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Skogar Museum is a cultural heritage collection of 15,000 regional artifacts exhibited in 6 historical buildings and 3 museums.