Gullfosshello
extraordinary waterfallhello
Waterfall located in the canyon of the Olfusa river in southwestern Iceland. Part of the Golden Circle tour. The water plummets down 32 meters in two stages into a canyon which walls reach up to 70 meters in height. Look for the spectacular rainbow on a sunny day.
Hallgrimskirkjahello
modernist churchhello
Hallgrimskirkja is both an Evangelical-Lutheran parish church and a national sanctuary in Iceland. The Icelandic parliament accounced in 1929 that they were to be responsible for the church being built. Guðjón Samúelsson began working on the design in 1937. Inspiration came from the Islandic landscape with mountains and soaring glaciers. Construction on the church began in 1945 and worked progressed until completion in 1986.
Kex Hostelhello
social lodginghello
In addition to social lodging, visit Sæmundur í Sparifötunum gastropub, Drinx, Baxtur, Raxtur salon, Gym+Tonic. All in a convenient downtown location near the water.
Sand Hotelhello
past meets present in central locationhello
Boutique hotel comprised of several repurposed buildings tied together in an interesting and contemporary way. Within the hotel you will find:
Sandholt Bakery is one of Iceland’s most well regarded bakeries and cafe.
Sandbar + Bistro for breakfast, lunch, dinner and creative cocktails.
Guðsteinn Eyjólfsson dressing gentleman for over a century.