Guidebook for Hraunborgir

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Guidebook for Hraunborgir

Parks & Nature

Geysir is a famous hot spring in the geothermal area of Haukadalur Valley, just 41 km from our cabin.
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Geysir
Haukadalsvegur
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Geysir is a famous hot spring in the geothermal area of Haukadalur Valley, just 41 km from our cabin.
The answer to this is multi-faceted. Þingvellir is a place where Iceland’s stark geological processes are playing out right in front of you; it is where the history of the nation truly began and where almost all its major historical turns were made; and, quite simply, it is a beautiful site with a wealth of things to do. No matter your interests, you are sure to find something here that fascinates you and it is just 51 km from our cabin.
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Thingvellir
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The answer to this is multi-faceted. Þingvellir is a place where Iceland’s stark geological processes are playing out right in front of you; it is where the history of the nation truly began and where almost all its major historical turns were made; and, quite simply, it is a beautiful site with a wealth of things to do. No matter your interests, you are sure to find something here that fascinates you and it is just 51 km from our cabin.
Gullfoss (translated to ‘Golden Falls’) is one of Iceland’s most iconic and beloved waterfalls, found in the Hvítá river canyon and its about 51 km from our cabin.
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Gullfoss
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Gullfoss (translated to ‘Golden Falls’) is one of Iceland’s most iconic and beloved waterfalls, found in the Hvítá river canyon and its about 51 km from our cabin.
Kerið is a volcanic crater lake in Grímsnes, South Iceland, and makes for a fantastic view and it is just 8 km from the cabin
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Kerid Crater
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Kerið is a volcanic crater lake in Grímsnes, South Iceland, and makes for a fantastic view and it is just 8 km from the cabin
is a wetland area rich in birdlife. The reserve has walking paths and a bird hide, and ideal spot for bird watching. it is 40 km from the cabin.
Flói Nature Reserve
is a wetland area rich in birdlife. The reserve has walking paths and a bird hide, and ideal spot for bird watching. it is 40 km from the cabin.

Shopping

To shop groceries at reasonable prices.
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Krónan
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To shop groceries at reasonable prices.

Essentials

Bonus is a discount store with budget friendly prices.
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Bónus & Hagkaup
5 Larsenstræti
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Bonus is a discount store with budget friendly prices.
Pharmacy in case you might need anything from the pharmacy. it is 23 km from the cabin.
Lyfja
44 Austurvegur
Pharmacy in case you might need anything from the pharmacy. it is 23 km from the cabin.
If anybody get sick or injured but we hope you won't need their services. :) They are about 23 km from the cabin.
Heilbrigðisstofnun Suðurlands
Árvegur
If anybody get sick or injured but we hope you won't need their services. :) They are about 23 km from the cabin.
A small grocery store. About 6 km from our cottage.
Verzlunin Borg
Minniborgir
A small grocery store. About 6 km from our cottage.
Samkaup Úrval Selfoss
Supermarket

Sightseeing

Skálholt is one of Iceland's places of special historical interest. For seven centuries it was the scene of the most dramatic events which shaped the political, spiritual and cultural life in Iceland. Its early history is traced back to the 11th century when religious disputes were at their sharpest in Iceland. it is about 23 km from the cabin.
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Skálholt
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Skálholt is one of Iceland's places of special historical interest. For seven centuries it was the scene of the most dramatic events which shaped the political, spiritual and cultural life in Iceland. Its early history is traced back to the 11th century when religious disputes were at their sharpest in Iceland. it is about 23 km from the cabin.

Arts & Culture

This centre houses memorabilia of the 11th World Chess Champion BOBBY FISCHER and the Selfoss Chess Club. The American Bobby Fischer became the World Chess Champion when he defeated the Soviet grandmaster and reigning World Champion Boris Spassky in Reykjavík in the summer of 1972. it is about 23 km from the cabin.
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Bobby Fischer Center
21 Austurvegur
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This centre houses memorabilia of the 11th World Chess Champion BOBBY FISCHER and the Selfoss Chess Club. The American Bobby Fischer became the World Chess Champion when he defeated the Soviet grandmaster and reigning World Champion Boris Spassky in Reykjavík in the summer of 1972. it is about 23 km from the cabin.

Everything Else

Fridheimar farm create a pleasant Food Experience where lunch is enjoyed among the tomato plants, a small restaurant is located in the greenhouse surrounded by tomato plants.
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Friðheimar
Friðheimar
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Fridheimar farm create a pleasant Food Experience where lunch is enjoyed among the tomato plants, a small restaurant is located in the greenhouse surrounded by tomato plants.

Entertainment & Activities

Laugarvatn Fontana is the place for relaxation and an authentic Icelandic experience. Soak in the warm geothermal pools and get energized in the natural steam rooms, with the hot spring bubbling right below you. It is 24 km from the cabin
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Laugarvatn Fontana
Laugarbraut
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Laugarvatn Fontana is the place for relaxation and an authentic Icelandic experience. Soak in the warm geothermal pools and get energized in the natural steam rooms, with the hot spring bubbling right below you. It is 24 km from the cabin
Golf course about 13 km from the cabin.
Öndverðarnes
Golf course about 13 km from the cabin.
Swimming pool with a slide. Is about 6 km from the cottage. More information at: https://www.south.is/en/what-to-see-do/activities/swimming-pools/sports-center-borg (limited information). It is open all year. To see opening times: https://www.gogg.is/thjonusta/adstada-i-bodi/ithrottamidstodin-borg/ It is only in Icelandic but if you use Google Crome you can transale the site.
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Sundlaugin Borg
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Swimming pool with a slide. Is about 6 km from the cottage. More information at: https://www.south.is/en/what-to-see-do/activities/swimming-pools/sports-center-borg (limited information). It is open all year. To see opening times: https://www.gogg.is/thjonusta/adstada-i-bodi/ithrottamidstodin-borg/ It is only in Icelandic but if you use Google Crome you can transale the site.