Reykjavík Grapevine - 05.04.2013, Qupperneq 50

Orkusýn

A Geothermal Energy Exhibition
Stop by the Hellisheiði Geothermal Power
Plant and visit the Geothermal Energy
Exhibition in the visitors centre. The plant
is a striking example of how geothermal
energy is harnessed in a sustainable manner
in Iceland .
Experienced guides give informative
presentations backed by multimedia shows
about sustainable green energy as a global
energy source. Visit an exclusive collection
of minerals and stones.
Enjoy our coffee shop and browse through
our gift shop of local arts and crafts. Open
daily from 09:00 – 17:00.
Hellisheiði • +354 412 5800
orkusyn@orkusyn.is • www.orkusyn.is
Lindin

Lindin Restaurant & Café Bistro, stands on a
firm foundation of culinary excellence that
has attracted patrons from around the
world.
Lindin is located in the village of
Laugarvatn, right beside the lovely natural
steam baths and pool at Fontana Spa. The
45 minute scenic drive from Reykjavik
takes you through enchanting landscapes
between Geysir/Gullfoss and Thingvellir,
making this an excellent choice for a day's
journey.
Lindarbraut 2, 840 Laugarvatn • +354
486 1262 • lindin@laugarvatn.is • www.
laugarvatn.is
Arcanum

Glacier tours
ARCANUM is a tour company in south
Iceland. We are situated by the glacier
Mýrdalsjökull the southernmost glacier in
Iceland. The company specialise in glacier
tours. We offer snowmobile tours, glacier
walks, super-jeep tours, volcano tours and
ice climbing.
Tours require no special skills. For the
snowmobile tour the driver need to have
a valid driving licence. The tours can be
enjoyed by people of all levels in good
health.
Main base: Ytri-Sólheimar 1 • +354 487 1500
info@arcanum.is • www.arcanum.is
LÁ Art Museum

Give visit a chance.
Surprised?
This museum is a joint cultural venture
owned and run by the municipalities in
the Árnesinga County, located in the
geothermal town Hveragerði. The mission of
the museum is that it may be a place where
all are made to feel welcome. Ambitious
exhibitions of modern and contemporary
art are set up in four spacious rooms.
The bright seating area offers visitors the
chance to relax in a peaceful setting whilst
browsing through wealth of art related
material supplied.The children’s corner
gives the younger visitors a chance to enjoy
themselves and the museum also houses a
small café.
Austurbergi 21, Hveragerði • +354 483 1727
listasafn@listasafnarnesinga.is •
www.listasafnarnesinga.is
Kaffi Krús
Café/Restaurant Kaffi Krús has been around
for 20 years. It's located in one of the oldest
houses in Selfoss, built in 1931. The menu
has 60 different courses and every day we
offer a variety of 8-12 homebaked cakes.
Seating available on the terrace, ideal for a
relaxing refreshment on sunny days.
Austurvegi 7, 800 Selfossi • +354 482 1266
http://www.kaffikrus.is/
Hótel Selfoss

Welcome to Hotel Selfoss. Who says you
can’t have it all?
A stone’s throw from Reykjavik and a
perfect base from which to explore Iceland’s
exotic south.
Hotel Selfoss is located on the banks of the
majestic Ölfusá River in the town of Selfoss.
The Hotel facilities includes: Restaurant, bar,
spa, meeting rooms, cinema, souvenir shop
and hairdresser.
The Hotel’s Riverside restaurant delivers a
superb dining experience in one of
Iceland’s most architecturally celebrated
spaces. Riverside spa is a richly equipped
spa that features a steam room,
sauna, hot pool, rainwater showers,
relaxation room treatment rooms and
lounge.
Eyravegi 2, Selfoss • +354 480 2500
info@hotelselfoss.is • www.hotelselfoss.is
Arctic adventures

Iceland's premier eco-friendly
adventure tour operator
From spewing volcanoes and vast glaciers
to rugged coastlines and raging rivers,
Arctic Adventures is Iceland's premier eco-
friendly adventure tour operator. With seven
base camps scattered around Iceland's
great outdoor playground, we are the local
specialists just about everywhere adventure
is to be found! With a full menu of glacier
hiking, river rafting, trekking, sea kayaking,
caving, snowmobiling, super-jeep safaris,
snorkelling, surfing, quad biking, and much
more, the possibilities are truly endless!
Arctic Adventures offers everything from
day tours to multi-sport expeditions, rain or
shine, all year round. Join us and explore a
wilderness like none other!
Laugavegur 11, Reykjavík • +354 562 7000
info@adventures.is • www.adventures.is
Reykjavik
Geysir
Hveragerði
Selfoss Hvolsvöllur
Þorlákshöfn
Keflavík
Airport
Saga Centre
The SAGA CENTER is a must visit place:

1. Njal´s Saga Exhibition is the most famous
of the Icelandic Sagas. Available both in
English and German.
2. The Saga Hall is a replica of a Long
House from Viking times. Refreshments in
historical settings.
3. Model of Thingvellir parlament site in
year 1000.
4. Co-op Mercantile Museum.
5. Souvenir Shop.
6. Information Centre.
7. Njal´s Saga Tapestry. Anyone can take a
stitch
Ormsvellir 12, Hvolsvöllur • +354 487 8781
njala@njala.is • www.njala.is