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Hellisgerði
Park
Small park with moss-covered lava rocks & ponds, said to be the home of elves & dwarves.
4.70 (320 reviews)
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Háafell - Goat farm
Farm
👍👍 Had THE BEST time here. The owner and entire staff were so lovely, knowledgeable, and helpful. If you love animals, this place is for you. We learned so much about these goats and instantly fell in love with them. After spending time with the goats, we sampled their delicious goat cheeses and meats....
4.70 (223 reviews)
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Rjúkandi Waterfall
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Easy access for the bottom where there is a safe pullout for the car. No crowds and very peaceful to enjoy this beauty. Another Gem off the Ring Road.
4.70 (187 reviews)
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Heimabyggð
Cafe
🫤 It would have been fine if it weren’t for the Happy Tea Cake. 1100 ISK for a underbaked, dense, flavorless cake. Also got the Mozzagrill and it tasted fine but it was also kind of pricy. Service was ok.
4.70 (159 reviews)
25
Bjössaróló Playground
Playground
👍👍 Very nice old fashioned handmade playground. Very unique next to the sea, with a little beach & a viepiont on a high cliff nearby. Nice walking paths & a few cafés close by. Very nice view over the fjord & Borgarnes sports center.
4.70 (79 reviews)
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Hradastadir Horse Riding & Farm
Horseback riding service
👍👍 We had a great tour on Monday. It was a fast and great ride. Really good trained horses and Nina is such a lovely person. Everything is personal and the tour is coordinated with your riding skills. We will come back next year 😁
4.70 (77 reviews)
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Aurora Cabins Höfn Iceland
Lodge
👍👍 The cabin is very cozy and quiet. The host was very polite and easy to communicate. There is a great 360 view area where you can watch the aurora lights if you are lucky.
4.70 (76 reviews)
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Skálanes
Nature preserve
👍👍 Fantastic place! We went on a tour from cruise ship but I think one can go independently. Fine ecological research going on here. Excellent guide on our tour. Do NOT NOT NOT try and get here in a little rental car. There are three rivers to ford and it won't be pretty. Amazing scenery, gajillions of...
4.70 (60 reviews)
31
Heiðmörk
National forest
Protected forest area containing Lake Ellidavatn & lava fields with the Rauðhólar craters.
4.70 (50 reviews)
32
Akureyri Botanical Garden
Botanical garden
Opened in 1912, the 3.6-hectare park with a cafe houses a botanical garden with thousands of plants.
4.60 (3K reviews)
33
Elding Whale Watching Akureyri
Tour operator
👍👍 We had an absolute blast on our tour. We loved wearing the overalls that were colorful and warm! We saw minke whales, dolphins, and a humpback whale. Still sorting through all the footage. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly. The hot chocolate was amazing. We were so happy with our experience...
4.60 (852 reviews)
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Húsið
Icelandic restaurant
👍👍 Fish soup and fish of the day blew our minds! Extraordinary. Plus they kindly stayed open when we arrived just after kitchen closes (9:30 pm FYI). Thank you! Can’t recommend restaurant enough!
$$ $$
4.60 (709 reviews)
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Láki Tours
Tour operator
👍👍 Great experience!! The crew and staff are very nice and passionate about whales with a lot of knowledge to share. 🐳
We had the luck of seeing big groups of white beaked dolphins and icelandic killer whales and enjoyed a behavior explanation from the crew wich was super interesting!!
Will definitely...
4.60 (323 reviews)
37
Öskjuhlíð
Landmark
Hilltop pine & birch forest with walking paths, picnic spots & panoramic views of Reykjavik.
4.60 (276 reviews)
38
Fardagafoss
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Duration: 40min-1hr
Attraction: 2 waterfalls including one that you can hike behind with a cave
Getting there: right off the road with enough spots for 5-10cars. 20 min hike in both directions, not overly strenuous, though it does require the aid of chains to make it down close to the falls. If you...
4.60 (202 reviews)
39
Jón Sigurðsson Museum
Museum
👍 What a surprise to find this amazing coffee shop, museum and church after a ‘hairy’ drive through the snowy mountain pass! Unfortunately the museum was still closed, as out of season. However we met the owner of the restaurant and custodian of the property. He made us feel welcome and regaled us wit...
4.60 (117 reviews)
40
Hornstrandir Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
Arctic foxes are the star animal attraction of this wild landscape of tundra & flowering meadows.
4.60 (103 reviews)