Our guidebook to nearby wonders of Iceland
Natural gems and fun activities
Brúarfoss is a beautiful waterfall in a walking distance from the cabin. But refrain from wearing your white sneakers :)
21 paikallista suosittelee
Bruarfossin vesiputous
HlauptungaBrúarfoss is a beautiful waterfall in a walking distance from the cabin. But refrain from wearing your white sneakers :)
Volcanic national park in driving distance from the cabin. We recommend driving through Thingvellir from Reykjavík when you come to the cabin. It is the shortest and most beautiful way.
40 paikallista suosittelee
Thingvellir
Volcanic national park in driving distance from the cabin. We recommend driving through Thingvellir from Reykjavík when you come to the cabin. It is the shortest and most beautiful way.
Gullfoss is an iconic waterfall in a short driving distance from the cabin.
35 paikallista suosittelee
Gullfoss Waterfall lookout
Gullfoss ParkingGullfoss is an iconic waterfall in a short driving distance from the cabin.
Active geyser with frequent eruptions is in a short driving distance, along with Gullfoss.
288 paikallista suosittelee
Geysir
HaukadalsvegurActive geyser with frequent eruptions is in a short driving distance, along with Gullfoss.
Famous valley featuring a variety of ancient geothermal geysers, hot springs and bubbling mud pots in a short driving distance from the cabin.
Haukadalur
Famous valley featuring a variety of ancient geothermal geysers, hot springs and bubbling mud pots in a short driving distance from the cabin.
Thermal springs from volcanic rock and naturally heated water in a small plunge pool.
15 paikallista suosittelee
Hrunalaug
Thermal springs from volcanic rock and naturally heated water in a small plunge pool.
Animal park with all sorts of animals. Slakki is a petting zoo where you can pet the animals and hold rabbits, kittens and puppies. It also has a restaurant with food and ice cream.
38 paikallista suosittelee
Slakki
Animal park with all sorts of animals. Slakki is a petting zoo where you can pet the animals and hold rabbits, kittens and puppies. It also has a restaurant with food and ice cream.
3000 years old volcanic crater reachable by foot in a short driving distance from the cabin.
113 paikallista suosittelee
Keridin kraatteri
3000 years old volcanic crater reachable by foot in a short driving distance from the cabin.
Sveitagarðurinn
Zoo with Icelandic animals and a play area. Great fun for the kids!
Lakefront spa featuring natural steam baths, outdoors mineral pools and sauna. In a short driving distance from the cabin.
119 paikallista suosittelee
Laugarvatn Fontana
LaugarbrautLakefront spa featuring natural steam baths, outdoors mineral pools and sauna. In a short driving distance from the cabin.
The Secret Lagoon is the oldest swimming pool (geothermal pool) in Iceland, built in 1891. The outdoor pool is located on the Golden Circle road. Also includes showers, a bar and an eating area.
134 paikallista suosittelee
Secret Lagoon Iceland
HvammsvegurThe Secret Lagoon is the oldest swimming pool (geothermal pool) in Iceland, built in 1891. The outdoor pool is located on the Golden Circle road. Also includes showers, a bar and an eating area.
Haukadalur is a famous valley with acient geothermal geyers, hot springs and bubbling mud pots.
6 paikallista suosittelee
Strokkur
HafnartúnHaukadalur is a famous valley with acient geothermal geyers, hot springs and bubbling mud pots.
Brúarhlöð
Beautiful canyon located close to the Golden Circle.
Skálholt is one of the most historic places in Iceland. It was an episcopal see, a school, a seat of learning and administration for more than 700 years and a place of pilgrimage in medieval times.
49 paikallista suosittelee
Skálholt
Skálholt is one of the most historic places in Iceland. It was an episcopal see, a school, a seat of learning and administration for more than 700 years and a place of pilgrimage in medieval times.
Öxarárfoss
10 AðalstrætiWaterfall in Thingvellir National park.
Sundholl Selfoss
Great swimming pool in Selfoss, especially for the kids!
Food
Restaurant and ice cream made directly from the cows living in Efstidalur. Eat your meal while looking at the cows in the barn through a big glass. There is also a play ground and possible to book a horseback riding. Only 5 min. driving distance from the cabin.
68 paikallista suosittelee
Efstidalur II
Restaurant and ice cream made directly from the cows living in Efstidalur. Eat your meal while looking at the cows in the barn through a big glass. There is also a play ground and possible to book a horseback riding. Only 5 min. driving distance from the cabin.
Great pizza place with other options as well in a short driving distance.
54 paikallista suosittelee
Restaurant Mika
SkólabrautGreat pizza place with other options as well in a short driving distance.
Perfect before/after a trip to the golden circle (Gullfoss and Geysir). Great food where you can choose from a few different restaurants, from burgers to fine dining.
6 paikallista suosittelee
Hótel Geysir
Perfect before/after a trip to the golden circle (Gullfoss and Geysir). Great food where you can choose from a few different restaurants, from burgers to fine dining.
Ethiopian restaurant in a driving distance from the cabin. Great food and experience.
31 paikallista suosittelee
Restaurant Minilik
Skeiða- og HrunamannavegurEthiopian restaurant in a driving distance from the cabin. Great food and experience.
Tomato greenhouse restaurant with everything tomato. Great tomato soup and bread, you can even get a tomato ice cream! In a driving distance from the cabin.
149 paikallista suosittelee
Friðheimar
FriðheimarTomato greenhouse restaurant with everything tomato. Great tomato soup and bread, you can even get a tomato ice cream! In a driving distance from the cabin.
The nearest town with everything you need. Amazing new food hall, swimming pool, restaurants, shopping, grocery stores, bank, pharmacy and so on.
69 paikallista suosittelee
Selfoss
The nearest town with everything you need. Amazing new food hall, swimming pool, restaurants, shopping, grocery stores, bank, pharmacy and so on.
Pylsuvagninn
ÁrvegurThe best hot dogs, located in Selfoss
Krambúðin is in 10 min. driving distance from the cabin. Here you can get gas, buy groceries, hygiene products, cosmetics and other things you might need during your stay. Inside the store there is a new diner, Barion, where the whole family should be able to find something to their liking.
Open 09:00-21:00
Krambúðin
Krambúðin is in 10 min. driving distance from the cabin. Here you can get gas, buy groceries, hygiene products, cosmetics and other things you might need during your stay. Inside the store there is a new diner, Barion, where the whole family should be able to find something to their liking.
Open 09:00-21:00
Golf
Miðdalsvöllur
9 hole golf course in Miðdalur, Laugarvatn, only 10 min. from the cabin