Margrét’s guidebook
Sightseeing
There is a beautiful valley, Reykjadalur valley, in the vicinity of Hveragerði town, only some 20 km away from Eyrarbakki. It is so nice to take a hike there. The name of the valley, Reykjadalur, means Steam Valley and you will understand why when the valley opens up after hiking. The valley is filled with hot springs and mud pools, and there is even a hot river in which one can bathe!
7 moradores locais recomendam
Reykjadalur Thermal Bathing Pools
ReykjadalurThere is a beautiful valley, Reykjadalur valley, in the vicinity of Hveragerði town, only some 20 km away from Eyrarbakki. It is so nice to take a hike there. The name of the valley, Reykjadalur, means Steam Valley and you will understand why when the valley opens up after hiking. The valley is filled with hot springs and mud pools, and there is even a hot river in which one can bathe!
Explore the magnificent lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir, one of the longest and best-known lava tubes in Iceland. It is located just 15 minutes from Eyrarbakki and is easily accessed year round.
28 moradores locais recomendam
O Túnel de Lava
Explore the magnificent lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir, one of the longest and best-known lava tubes in Iceland. It is located just 15 minutes from Eyrarbakki and is easily accessed year round.
Selvogur is a small community only 20 km from Eyrarbakki.
The community church, Strandarkirkja, as well as a lighthouse are on Cove Engilsvik. Farm Vogsosar was occupied by the reverends, who served the church, until the parish was abolished in 1907. On the property of farm Torfabaer is a small coffee shop and camping grounds.
6 moradores locais recomendam
Strandakirkja
Selvogur is a small community only 20 km from Eyrarbakki.
The community church, Strandarkirkja, as well as a lighthouse are on Cove Engilsvik. Farm Vogsosar was occupied by the reverends, who served the church, until the parish was abolished in 1907. On the property of farm Torfabaer is a small coffee shop and camping grounds.
Neighborhoods
One of Iceland’s oldest houses, built by Danish traders in 1765, Húsið á Eyrarbakka has glass display cabinets explaining the town’s history, interesting rooms restored with original furniture, and a stuffed bird collection.
24 moradores locais recomendam
Eyrarbakki
One of Iceland’s oldest houses, built by Danish traders in 1765, Húsið á Eyrarbakka has glass display cabinets explaining the town’s history, interesting rooms restored with original furniture, and a stuffed bird collection.
Rauða Húsið, Restaurant (The Red House) serves up exquisite meals in a romantically rustic setting. Located in a historic house in the 19th-century trading hub of Eyrarbakki on the south coast, it is a stop not to miss on your Golden Circle or South coast trip.
We specialize in seafood direct from the fisherman, including the finest langoustines in Iceland, as well as Icelandic lamb, other meat and vegetarian dishes, and decadent desserts and coffee drinks. Top off your lunch or dinner with a stroll down the seaside path just across the street from the restaurant.
24 moradores locais recomendam
Eyrarbakki
Rauða Húsið, Restaurant (The Red House) serves up exquisite meals in a romantically rustic setting. Located in a historic house in the 19th-century trading hub of Eyrarbakki on the south coast, it is a stop not to miss on your Golden Circle or South coast trip.
We specialize in seafood direct from the fisherman, including the finest langoustines in Iceland, as well as Icelandic lamb, other meat and vegetarian dishes, and decadent desserts and coffee drinks. Top off your lunch or dinner with a stroll down the seaside path just across the street from the restaurant.