Guidebook of favorites on the Golden circle.
Parks & Nature
Iceland is the only part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge that rises above sea level and Iceland's central volcanic plateau is erupting very often. In Thingvellir you can see how the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates are ripping apart, leaving behind gigantic cracks in the lava's surface. That means you’ll have a unique opportunity to stand on two continents at the same time!. You can snorkel or/and dive in one of the "cracks" named Silfra. It's amazing diving between the tectonic plates!!
311 locals recommend
Thingvellir National Park
Iceland is the only part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge that rises above sea level and Iceland's central volcanic plateau is erupting very often. In Thingvellir you can see how the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates are ripping apart, leaving behind gigantic cracks in the lava's surface. That means you’ll have a unique opportunity to stand on two continents at the same time!. You can snorkel or/and dive in one of the "cracks" named Silfra. It's amazing diving between the tectonic plates!!
Food Scene
A very special farm - restaurant, an ice cream shop and horse rental.
See: www.efstidalur.is
68 locals recommend
Efstidalur II
A very special farm - restaurant, an ice cream shop and horse rental.
See: www.efstidalur.is
This is the most famous langoustine soup in the Republic of Iceland, prepared by handsome cooks who step naked out of the ocean at Stokkseyri with their catch.
77 locals recommend
Fjorubordid Restaurant
3a EyrarbrautThis is the most famous langoustine soup in the Republic of Iceland, prepared by handsome cooks who step naked out of the ocean at Stokkseyri with their catch.
Friðheimar
FriðheimarA restaurant in a special tomato greenhouse which offers soups
"One of the favorites"
See also:
www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g315851-Laugarvatn_South_Region.html
25 locals recommend
Lindin
2 Lindarbraut"One of the favorites"
See also:
www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g315851-Laugarvatn_South_Region.html
Héraðsskólinn Historic Guesthouse
2 LaugarbrautRestaurant Mika
SkólabrautArts & Culture
The first church in Iceland was built at Skálholt around the year 1000.
Today, Skálholt is visited for the new cathedral, the tomb of bishops, the museum, and the collection of ancient books in the tower - and not least "the unforgettable concerts held in the church".
49 locals recommend
Skálholt
The first church in Iceland was built at Skálholt around the year 1000.
Today, Skálholt is visited for the new cathedral, the tomb of bishops, the museum, and the collection of ancient books in the tower - and not least "the unforgettable concerts held in the church".
Essentials
Bónus & Hagkaup
5 LarsenstrætiThere are good Grocery Stores In Selfoss besides the mentioned.
Samkaup strax
A small grocery shop
Getting Around
Laugarvatnsvegur
LaugarvatnsvegurThe bus to and from Reykjavik
Shopping
The central town in South Iceland with hospital, pharmacy, shops, restaurants, bakery, etc.
69 locals recommend
Selfoss
The central town in South Iceland with hospital, pharmacy, shops, restaurants, bakery, etc.
Everything Else
A geothermal steambath built on top of a hot spring, rebuilt ca. 10 years ago. The oldest in Iceland. See www.fontana.is
119 locals recommend
Laugarvatn Fontana
LaugarbrautA geothermal steambath built on top of a hot spring, rebuilt ca. 10 years ago. The oldest in Iceland. See www.fontana.is