Icelandic Info

17/12/2024

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17/12/2024

The Italian restaurant, Caruso is a popular and respected restaurant in the capital, run by the same family for 15 years. Caruso recently moved to a restored historical building in the city center, built originally in 1801. Caruso offers starters and salads, delicious pizza’s, pasta dishes, meat and seafood dishes and magnificent deserts. The restaurant ‘s settings are especially romantic and cozy, and every Friday and Saturday night our guests are entertained by live southern guitar music.

About The Italian restaurant, Caruso is a popular and respected restaurant in the capital, run by the same family for 15 years. Caruso recently moved to a restored historical building in the city center, built originally in 1801. Caruso offers starters and salads, delicious pizza’s, pasta dishes, ...

17/12/2024

Located 5 km from central Húsavík, Saltvík Guesthouse offers accommodation with views of the surrounding mountains and Skjálfandi Bay.

ABOUT SALTVÍK GUESTHOUSE Located 5 km from central Húsavík, Saltvík Guesthouse offers accommodation with views of the surrounding mountains and Skjálfandi Bay. We offer accommodation in a newly established guesthouse with 7 double rooms with private bathrooms and one small apartment that sleeps...

17/12/2024

Brekka í Lóni Farm Stay is located 30 km east of Höfn. Free WiFi access is available in this farm stay. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer. You can enjoy mountain and river views from the rooms. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking. The property offers free parking.

Brekka í Lóni Farm Stay is located 30 km east of Höfn. Free WiFi access is available in this farm stay. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer. You can enjoy mountain and river views from the rooms. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings...

18/11/2024

About Sturlureykir
Sturlureykir horse farm is a local horse breeding farm with about 60 horses. Every year there are 3 to 5 foals born.

We try to breed good breeding horses, riding horses and competition horses.

We have offered riding tours for more than 30 years. The reason is simple, we love our work, our horses and to give personal service.

Sturlureykir is a family run farm and has been in the same family for over 150 years. Today Sturlureykir is run by Hrafnhildur Guðmundsdóttir, Jóhannes Kristleifsson and their family.

At Sturlureykir there was built the first central heating system based on natural hot water in Europe.

You are welcome to visit our farm, have a rest, take a coffee or ride one of our horses. You will enjoy it.

You are welcome to visit our farm, have a rest, take a coffee or ride one of our horses.

Open every day from 10 to 15 all year round.
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18/11/2024

Lamb street food

Lamb, skyr and flatbread are ingredients intertwined with Iceland’s food culture and history that should be kept alive.

But the food culture is further shaped by foreign influences, as a curious fusion adapts to the tastes of consumers today.

LAMB’s ideology is precisely to honor Ramm Icelandic traditions and fuse them with centuries-old eating habits in the Middle East.

The purpose is to adapt cuisine to changing eating habits, honor the food tradition and support local food production.

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We make our daily sauces from skyr and olive oil. We use fresh herbs, coriander and parsley and colorful fragrant super spices such as turmeric, chili, ginger, sumac, zaatar.

We bake our own flatbread in the tissues that we roll up with various vegetable mixes of Icelandic quality lamb kebab or for example falafel.

Since opening, Lamb Street Food has sought to be a plastic-free place, sorting all rubbish and organic waste in collaboration with Flokka.

We strive to use as environmentally friendly packaging as we can and have from the beginning worked against food waste, both by streamlining the service and by inviting our guests to take leftovers from restaurants home if necessary.

Icelandic nature, clean air and clean water are the home of Icelandic lamb and prerequisites for the quality of Icelandic lamb.
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07/11/2024

Kaffi Lára El Grilló Bar is located in an 100 year old timber house in the heart of Seyðisfjörður. The house was previosly the home of Lára; an old local legend who lived there for many decates. Lára was a woman of many skills and talents and earned her livings by cooking fish and chips for british fishermen, staging seance meetings and selling lottery tickets.

  Kaffi Lára El Grilló Bar is located in an 100 year old timber house in the heart of Seyðisfjörður. The house was previosly the home of Lára; an old local legend who lived there for many decates. Lára was a woman of many skills and talents and earned her livings by cooking fish and chips [....

14/10/2024

Iceland is renowned for its dramatic landscapes—glaciers, volcanoes, waterfalls, and geothermal wonders—which make it a dream destination for nature lovers. However, it’s also known for being notoriously expensive, especially for travelers from countries with weaker currencies. But don’t let...

09/10/2024

With its stunning landscapes, rich history, and unique experiences, Iceland is a destination that should be on every traveler’s radar. From chasing the Northern Lights to soaking in geothermal pools, Iceland promises an unforgettable adventure. Start planning your trip today, and discover why Iceland is truly one of the world’s most remarkable travel destinations!

Are you considering your next travel destination? Look no further than Iceland, a land of stunning landscapes, rich culture, and unforgettable experiences. In this guide, we’ll explore 10 compelling reasons to visit Iceland, showcasing why this Nordic gem should be on your travel bucket list. 1. B...

06/10/2024

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01/07/2024

Groovís offers a memorable experience and great desserts consisting of colorful and fun combinations of ice cream, mini donuts and candy floss. We focus on offering desserts that you won’t find anywhere else. Want to try Shake’n donuts? Ice cream in a candy floss skirt? Hot mini donuts with cold ice cream? Then you are coming to the right place. We also offer all the traditional things such as flurry, slushy, ice cream scoops and ice cream in a box.

We are the most technologically advanced ice cream shop in the country and thus try to eliminate long queues, with us you will find self-service computers (kiosk), online sales and QR codes so that our staff can focus on what matters – making delicacies for you! Of course, you can also order by talking to the staff, but all orders go to the digital queue.

In Groovís, there is a festive mood for everyone who decides to visit the new center of Selfoss, where ice cream, mini donuts and candy floss all have in common to be festive dishes at all the best events.

Groovís offers a memorable experience and great desserts consisting of colorful and fun combinations of ice cream, mini donuts and candy floss. We focus on offering desserts that you won’t find anywhere else. Want to try Shake’n donuts? Ice cream in a candy floss skirt? Hot mini donuts with col...

01/07/2024

Nesbær cafe is in Neskaupstaður. It has been a popular place for a moment of relaxation for more than a decade. It is located in an old house in the very centre of Neskaupstaður with a trading history of more than a century. This is the ideal spot for anyone looking for delicious cakes, light meals, and good coffee. The coffee beans come normally from Guatemala. They serve all kinds of coffee drinks such as Café latte, Cappucino, Frappuccino, and more. Nesbær makes an effort to bake homemade cakes for their costumers. There are internet access and meeting facilities. You can find everything in Nesbær. To name a few things, there is yarn, gift cards, needles, second-hand clothes, homemade wools sweaters, handcrafts. You name it. If they don’t have it you don’t need.

Nesbær cafe is in Neskaupstaður. It has been a popular place for a moment of relaxation for more than a decade. It is located in an old house in the very centre of Neskaupstaður with a trading history of more than a century. This is the ideal spot for anyone looking for delicious cakes, light [.....

01/07/2024

In Hveravík is a campsite where we can receive 20 caravans or touring cars. There are good facilities for cooking and eating inside.

Large hot tub 2x8m where you can enjoy the view of the fjord, showers are both outdoor and indoor. It is an option for guests to order food for groups 10 to 20. Cooked from materials from the sea or the surrounding countryside.

In Hveravík is a campsite where we can receive 20 caravans or touring cars. There are good facilities for cooking and eating inside. Large hot tub 2x8m where you can enjoy the view of the fjord, showers are both outdoor and indoor. It is an option for guests to order food for groups 10 to […]

01/07/2024

Founded in 1943, Hreyfill Taxi is one of Iceland’s most respected taxi services. Besides providing comfort and convenient transportation around Reykjavik, Hreyfill also offers personalized guided tours for groups of up to eight people. Tours include trips to and from the International Airport and sites throughout Iceland including Blue Lagoon, various gardens, thermal baths, hot springs, and areas along the south coast of Iceland.

ARE YOU ARRIVING TO OR LEAVING ICELAND ?
Meet and Greet Service at Airport. Pickup at Your Hotel or Guesthouse.

The price is for a Transfer from A to B with no stops. Payments can be made with credit cards or cash. Please note that this price may only be available ordering through the website. Otherwise the taximeter will be running.

Founded in 1943, Hreyfill Taxi is one of Iceland’s most respected taxi services. Besides providing comfort and convenient transportation around Reykjavik, Hreyfill also offers personalized guided tours for groups of up to eight people. Tours include trips to and from the International Airport and ...

12/06/2024

THE FARMLIFE OF RAUÐASANDUR
There are three farms in the area, Melanes to the east and Stakkar & Lambavatn at the other end to the west. All these farms have sheep that can be seen running around outside during the summer, enjoying life. Please note that they cannot (and should not) be approached, they are easily spooked and can get separated from their lambs. They also very much like their privacy 🙂

We offer 3 small sleeping huts and each one has two single beds. The huts share facilities with the campsite.

The huts can be booked on www.airbnb.com

WELCOME TO THE MELANES CAMPSITE
The campite is located by the beautiful beach of Rauðasandur with a great view of Látrabjarg birdcliffs. The campsite is open from May 15th until September 15th (last evening to stay is September 14th).

Our facilities include: kitchen, bathrooms and showers.

Harbor seal colony

On the beach is a Harbor seal colony with up to 200 seals. When the tide is low, the seals lay on the sand and are easy to watch.

The french coffee house at kirkjuhvammur
Hiking

All around are beautiful hiking trails for all types of hikers, ranging from easy to very difficult. From an easy walk such as hiking to the ruins of an old farm, Sjöundá, just a 15 min walk from the campsite. To the difficult hike to the lighthouse in Skor with steep slopes and elevation, which takes about 90 min one way.

The coffee house is located in the middle of Rauðasandur, close to the church. It is open during the summer and serves the most delicious french chocolate cake. They also have an impressive collection of sand from all over Iceland and even from various places in the world. We highly recommend that you sit down for a cup of coffee and enjoy the view of both Látrabjarg bird cliffs and Snæfellsjökull glacier.