Selfoss Travel Guide

The biggest town in South Iceland, about 4.900 inhabitants. Situated at the Ölfusá river. About 60 km away from Reykjavik, between Hveragerdi and Hella. Selfoss is also the name of a waterfall in the north of Iceland.

Selfoss is one of the hidden diamonds of iceland. Only 45 minute drive to the capital of Iceland.


Sometimes said that all routes lead to Selfoss because it is situated near many of the greatest sights in Iceland, including Gullfoss, Geysir, Reykjavik, Þingvellir,Skógar, Skálholt and many other great places.

Many small, interesting towns are situated near Selfoss, such as Hveragerdi, Eyrarbakki, Stokkseyri, Thorlakshofn, Hella, Reykjavik, Skogar and other great destinations.



In Eyrarbakki a new guesthouse has just opened. It's called Rein.


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A small guesthouse in Iceland 40min (driving) distance from the capital, Reykjavik.

(This is a c/p from the guesthouse Rein respective website with permission of the owner)

The Guesthouse

Welcome to Rein-Guesthouse at Eyrarbakki, Iceland.

We offer you a pleasant stay in a beautiful wooden house, built 1997 in the spirit of the original architecture typical for this little village.

The house, which has been named Rein is on two floors. The upper floor has three double bedrooms, a communal sitting room with TV and coffee-tea making facilities. On the second floor you will also find a large and attractve bathroom.

Breakfast is served in the first floor dining-room. W.C. and shower facilities are also on the first floor.

The garden has a hot-tub available for use by guests, and the guests have access to wireless internet.

The surroundings are unique, best described by the quiet atmosphere and mysterious light blending in with the refreshing ocean air, mixed with the immense variety of birdlife. In the distance you may hear a dog bark, as well as the appearance of an Icelandic horse and its owner trotting the streets of the village.

You will enjoy the amazing evening light in the hot-tub after a busy day, and fall sound asleep into the restfull silence.

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Information: The land to the north of Eyrarbakki is primarily a bird reservation. More info at:

WWW.FUGLAVERND.IS

A few kilometers from Eyrarbakki is the town of Thorlakshofn. From there the ferry Herjolfur sails to The Westman Islands every day. The islands are approximately sixteen, created by volcanic eruptions. Year 1973 saw a tremendous eruption on the island Heimaey which is the largest of the islands and the only inhibited one. In that eruption lava and pumice flooded over the village which has since been called “Pompei of the north.”

A few destinations with a close proximity

- ideal “day-trips” from Eyrarbakki:

One of the most holy of all places in Iceland, Thingvellir is to the north from the town, towards the highland.

To the east from Thingvellir is the hot geyser Geysir, one of the most popular tourist destinations. A short distance from there is the spectactular waterfall Gullfoss.

Skálholt is an old Bishops seat. From there is an extensive view of the land.

Farther east is the valley Thjórsárdalur which opens up into the highlands. Icelands most famous active volcano Hekla towers over the scenery, a reminder of its enormous power.

The towns Hella and Hvolsvollur are on Road 1 to the east. Hvolsvollur is home to the popular Saga museum. More info at

WWW.NJALA.IS

Farther east are the beautiful waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógarfoss. The Folk Museum at Skógar is very interesting and renowned for its uniqueness.

Contact:

Concerning orders or other information

Contact:

info@rein-guesthouse.is