Guidebook for Ölfus
Essentials
Bónus
2 Sunnumörk The most affordable supermarket
Krónan
Hagkaup
5 LarsenstrætiA place that sells a little of everything, toys, clothes, books etc. You get the picture...
Fishmonger. This is where we buy our fish. We usually go for the halibut or when feeling more adventurous, wolf fish.
Fiskbud Sudurlands
59 EyrarbakkavegurFishmonger. This is where we buy our fish. We usually go for the halibut or when feeling more adventurous, wolf fish.
Pósturinn
3 Larsenstræti A post office
Entertainment & Activities
All Icelanders go regularly to their local swimming pool and this one is great for the beautiful scenery. Make sure to scrub well in the communal showers before, that is a strict rule in all swimming pools in Iceland, don't be surprised if there is a guard that walks through to ensure everyone respects this rule.
31 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Sundlaugin Laugarskaroi
ReykjamörkAll Icelanders go regularly to their local swimming pool and this one is great for the beautiful scenery. Make sure to scrub well in the communal showers before, that is a strict rule in all swimming pools in Iceland, don't be surprised if there is a guard that walks through to ensure everyone respects this rule.
This one is great for kids with its special pool inside for the babies.
Make sure to scrub well in the communal showers before, that is a strict rule in all swimming pools in Iceland, don't be surprised if there is a guard that walks through to ensure everyone respects this rule.
34 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Sundholl Selfoss
This one is great for kids with its special pool inside for the babies.
Make sure to scrub well in the communal showers before, that is a strict rule in all swimming pools in Iceland, don't be surprised if there is a guard that walks through to ensure everyone respects this rule.
Solhestar is a wonderful family run horse rental. Great people and great horses.
6 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Sólhestar Horse Rental
9 ReykjadalurSolhestar is a wonderful family run horse rental. Great people and great horses.
Food Scene
In our humble opinion, the best bakery in the region! Make sure to include some pastry with that bread and don't forge Kokomjolk, every man, woman and child loves it!
19 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Almar Bakari
2 SunnumörkIn our humble opinion, the best bakery in the region! Make sure to include some pastry with that bread and don't forge Kokomjolk, every man, woman and child loves it!
Icelanders are crazy about their ice cream! Whether it is +10 or -10 degrees outside we are always in the mood for the stuff.
This ice cream shop sells great ice cream. You can choose from Sveita ice cream which is full fat or the more refreshing, low fat Huppu ice cream. They also make mean bragdarefir, ice cream mixed with fruits and/or candy!
10 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Huppu Ísbúð
2 EyravegurIcelanders are crazy about their ice cream! Whether it is +10 or -10 degrees outside we are always in the mood for the stuff.
This ice cream shop sells great ice cream. You can choose from Sveita ice cream which is full fat or the more refreshing, low fat Huppu ice cream. They also make mean bragdarefir, ice cream mixed with fruits and/or candy!
A new pizza place in Hveragerdi. We haven't tried this one yet but hear good stuff. They even have a vegan option. Yes and a good selection of beer.
21 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Ölverk Pizza & Brewery
A new pizza place in Hveragerdi. We haven't tried this one yet but hear good stuff. They even have a vegan option. Yes and a good selection of beer.
A nice restaurant with a wonderful view. Great for a special night out. It is however definitely not a budget option.
47 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Tryggvaskáli
TryggvatorgA nice restaurant with a wonderful view. Great for a special night out. It is however definitely not a budget option.
A sweet little cafe that is also a restaurant in the evening and a bar even later in the evening. Try their pizza!
75 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Kaffi Krús
7 AusturvegurA sweet little cafe that is also a restaurant in the evening and a bar even later in the evening. Try their pizza!
If you want some hot dogs or burger. Decent but not great. The kind of place that scratches that itch when you want something a little greasy.
15 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Pylsuvagninn
ÁrvegurIf you want some hot dogs or burger. Decent but not great. The kind of place that scratches that itch when you want something a little greasy.
Known for the weekend brunches and amazing location! Sits right next to a river at the edge of Iceland's largest summerhouse communities.
48 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Þrastalundur
Known for the weekend brunches and amazing location! Sits right next to a river at the edge of Iceland's largest summerhouse communities.
A wonderful restaurant in the sweet Stokkseyri town. We debate amongst ourselves here whether this place or Fjorubordid has the best lobster...you tell us!
33 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Rauða Húsið Restaurant
A wonderful restaurant in the sweet Stokkseyri town. We debate amongst ourselves here whether this place or Fjorubordid has the best lobster...you tell us!
Lobster, lobster (well or as the rest of the world calls them, langoustines) this place has them and they are delicious!
77 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Fjorubordid Restaurant
3a EyrarbrautLobster, lobster (well or as the rest of the world calls them, langoustines) this place has them and they are delicious!
Parks & Nature
Hiking up Ingolfsfjall is a great way to kill two hours and definitely worth the view once you reach the top!
Ingólfsfjall
Hiking up Ingolfsfjall is a great way to kill two hours and definitely worth the view once you reach the top!
An old natural swimming pool. Truly spectacular to go there in winter in the evenings well or in beautiful weather in the summer.
134 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Secret Lagoon Iceland
HvammsvegurAn old natural swimming pool. Truly spectacular to go there in winter in the evenings well or in beautiful weather in the summer.
A great hour long hike from Hveragerdi to a little warm creek that you can take a dip in.
79 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River
816 ReykjadalurA great hour long hike from Hveragerdi to a little warm creek that you can take a dip in.
If you are interested you can go fishing for salmon our river. Just let us know and we will make the arrangements.
Ölfusá
If you are interested you can go fishing for salmon our river. Just let us know and we will make the arrangements.
Arts & Culture
A sweet little town with a nice museum that focuses on the lives of the people that lived there when the town was a thriving fishing and commerce town.
24 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Eyrarbakki
A sweet little town with a nice museum that focuses on the lives of the people that lived there when the town was a thriving fishing and commerce town.
Shopping
Kastalinn
5 EyravegurA shop that features some local design.
Drinks & Nightlife
In Iceland the state has the monopoly on selling alcohol. This means that there are only two places in the region to buy alcohol, one in Selfoss and one place in Hveragerdi. They close at 18:00 Mondays - Thursdays, 19:00 on Fridays and 16:00 on Saturdays.
10 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Vínbúðin
3 LarsenstrætiIn Iceland the state has the monopoly on selling alcohol. This means that there are only two places in the region to buy alcohol, one in Selfoss and one place in Hveragerdi. They close at 18:00 Mondays - Thursdays, 19:00 on Fridays and 16:00 on Saturdays.