Reykjavík Grapevine - 29.08.2014, Page 62

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at any Information Center
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Selfoss
Hvolsvöllur
Þorlákshöfn
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Airport
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, +354 660 9400,
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

Rauða Húsið, or The Red House, in Eyrarbakki
is countryside fine dining at its best. We have
been serving up melt-in-your mouth Icelandic
lamb and some of the best seafood in the
country in a historic house since 2005. The
quaint seaside town is a 45-minute scenic
drive from Reykjavík. Just 10 minutes from
Selfoss, it is ideally situated for a wonderful
meal to top off a Golden Circle or South Coast
tour. Open for dinner every evening from 5
p.m. and for lunch and dinner on weekends in
winter and every day from 1 May.
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,,The Guesthouse Kvöldstjarnan which is
situated in Stokkseyri, has 6 rooms and total
of 11 beds. 5 beds in a separate apartment
on second floor and 6 beds on the ground
floor. Both floors have fully equipped
kitchen. So why not stay awhile at the Star
on the shore?"
Stjörnusteinar 7 • 825 Stokkseyri
+354 4831800 • www.kvoldstjarnan.is •
kvoldstjarnan@simnet.is
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Laugarvatn Fontana geothermal baths have
been used by locals as an open air spa since
the settlement of Iceland. The geothermal
baths are located on the shore of a lake
surrounded with a magnificent scenery
including well known volcanos.
The resort consists of baths that vary in size,
depth and temperature in addition to the
original and attracting steam rooms those
who are located on top of a boiling hot
spring, where healing steam simmers directly
from the ground through grids in the floor.
The wellness center was renovated in the
year of 2011 to honor the historic sites of the
bathing spot of Icelanders.
Hverabraut 1, Laugarvatn • +354 486 1400
fontana@fontana.is • www.fontana.is
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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 Selfoss • +354 4821266
kaffikrus@kaffikrus.is • www.kaffikrus.is

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Welcome to my home, Geysir.
Country hotel by the great Geyser and the
hot spring area.
Conference/meetings in a peaceful
surroundings. Activity in an extraordinary
scenery in a stunning nature. Swimming in
natural hot spring pool with pure Geyser
water or relax in our hot tubs. Gourmet
restaurant and Geyser by your window,
la carte, buffet or BBQ in the forest on
an open fire. Our motto is using local
ingredients of highest quality and freshness.
Be an Icelander and stay with us and live
the life that we do every day. Hiking in our
little forest Haukadalur, educate your family
in our Geysistofa multimedia museum and
enjoy our beautiful design store next door.
+354 480 6800
geysir@geysircenter.is • www.geysircenter.is
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Búðarstíg 4, 820 Eyrarbakka • +354 483 3330
Reykjavik
www.laugarvatn.is 486 1262
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