Bakki’s Guide to the South

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Jessi Kingan

Bakki’s Guide to the South

Recommendations, discounted tours, information and local insights

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Eat and drink

Treat yourself to a delicious meal out, or buy something to prepare in your apartment.

Image - Rauða Húsið Restaurant
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Rauða Húsið Restaurant
Jessi:The pride of Eyrarbakki! Our local restaurant, beloved by Icelanders and travelers alike. Try the langoustine, fish, or lamb.
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ÓB Eyrabakki
Jessi:Convenience store and gas station. Open 9:00-19:00 most days.
Image - Kaffi Krús
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Kaffi Krús
Jessi:Casual bistro in Selfoss. Open for breakfast from 8:00.
Image - Hendur í höfn
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Hendur í höfn
Jessi:In Þorlákshöfn, 15 minutes' drive west of Eyrarbakki
Image - Fjorubordid Restaurant
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Fjorubordid Restaurant
Jessi:Lobster restaurant. Lobster in a pot served family style, crack them open with your fingers.
Image - Vínbúðin
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Vínbúðin
Jessi:The local liquor store, the only place you can get beer, wine or hard alcohol outside a bar (and the Duty-Free). Closed Sundays.
Image - Krónan
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Krónan
Jessi:The best selection in Selfoss, including specialty, gluten-free and vegetarian/vegan items
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Krambúðin Selfoss
Jessi:Open 7:30-23:30 most days. Good option when the other shops are closed.
Image - Ölvisholt Brewery
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Ölvisholt Brewery
Jessi:Local brewery that offers tours, tasting room. Excellent beers!
Image - Ölverk Pizza & Brewery
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Ölverk Pizza & Brewery
Jessi:Brewpub and pizza place with a brick oven.
Image - Krisp Restaurant
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Krisp Restaurant
Jessi:Casual restaurant in Selfoss
Image - GK Bakarí
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GK Bakarí
Jessi:Wonderful breads and pastries. I recommend the cinnamon rolls (snuður)
Image - Almar Bakari
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Almar Bakari
Jessi:Cakes, breads, pastries and more. Perfect for a casual breakfast as you head out of town or to pick up supplies for a picnic lunch.
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Iceland with Kids

Iceland has plenty to offer for the whole family. Here are some ideas.

Image - Sundhöll Selfoss
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Sundhöll Selfoss
Jessi:Good outdoor swimming pool with a big slide. Hot tubs at different temperatures.
Image - Bakkahestar Horse Riding Tours
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Bakkahestar Horse Riding Tours
Jessi:Great for kids 5 and up. No experience necessary. The owner teaches riding to kids and the horses are very calm.
Image - Sundlaug Þorlákshafnar
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Sundlaug Þorlákshafnar
Jessi:Good indoor and outdoor swimming pools for the whole family. Indoor shallow pool with slides and other water features; outdoor lap pool, hot tubs, and water slides.
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Image - Slakki
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Slakki
Jessi:A fun stop on the Golden Circle if you have kids. Domestic and farm animals, putt putt golf, and more. Open in summer.

Hot Springs & Swimming Pools

From navigating your way to hot springs, to how to navigate Icelandic swimming pool culture.

Image - Hrunalaug
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Hrunalaug
Jessi:A small place. It gets easily crowded, so if you have your heart set on a visit, you might want to plan extra time in case you need to wait and come back. If there aren't too many other people there, it's a lovely, secluded place.
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Outdoor adventures and activities

It’s what Iceland does best….choose from a wide variety of top rated tours and experiences that will take you out into the wild Icelandic nature.

Animal Lovers

Get up close and personal with Icelandic wildlife

Image - Bakkahestar Horse Riding Tours
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Bakkahestar Horse Riding Tours
Jessi:A local family-run company that offers horse riding tours on the beach in Eyrarbakki. Walking distance or just a few minutes' drive.
Image - Sólvangur Stable Café / Hestakaffihús
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Sólvangur Stable Café / Hestakaffihús
Jessi:Meet the Icelandic horse at Sólvangur. See into the stables from the coffee shop, and if you love horses, this place is great for souvenirs.

Arts & Culture

From viking legends to modern art, get to know the deeper side of Iceland.

Image - House at Eyrarbakki
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Árnessýsla Heritage Museum - The house at Eyrarbakki
Jessi:Step back in time and learn a bit about the history of Iceland at the Húsið museum in Eyrarbakki. Open daily in the summer.
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Konubókastofa (The Women´s Book Lounge)
Jessi:A library and reading room focusing on the works of Icelandic women authors.
Image - Laugabúð
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Laugabúð
Jessi:A local shop, but more than that, a step back in time. This shop is preserved much the way it was 100 years ago. The shopkeeper is a gem.
Image - Skálholt
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Skálholt

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  1. Rauða Húsið Restaurant
  2. ÓB Eyrabakki
  3. Kaffi Krús
  4. Hendur í höfn
  5. Fjorubordid Restaurant
  6. Vínbúðin
  7. Krónan
  8. Bónus & Hagkaup
  9. Krambúðin Selfoss
  10. Ölvisholt Brewery
  11. Ölverk Pizza & Brewery
  12. Krisp Restaurant
  13. GK Bakarí
  14. Almar Bakari
  15. Crystal Ice Cave Adventure
  16. Amazing Snowmobile Tour From Gullfoss
  17. Sundhöll Selfoss
  18. Sólvangur Stable Café / Hestakaffihús
  19. Bakkahestar Horse Riding Tours
  20. Sundlaug Þorlákshafnar
  21. Slakki
  22. Laugarvatn Fontana
  23. Secret Lagoon Hot Spring
  24. Hrunalaug
  25. Black Beach ATV Tour near Reykjavik
  26. Amazing Snowmobile Tour From Gullfoss
  27. Glacier Lagoon Zodiac Tour
  28. Snorkeling in Silfra: In between Two Continents
  29. Inside the Volcano Tour | Free Pickup from Reykjavik
  30. Arctic Adventures - Iceland Riverjet
  31. Þórsmörk Hike with a Local Guide
  32. Bakkahestar Horse Riding Tours
  33. Sólvangur Stable Café / Hestakaffihús
  34. Whales, Puffins & Reykjavík
  35. Reykjavík Classic Whale Watching
  36. The Heritage Horse Riding Tour
  37. Icelandic Horse Park - Fákasel
  38. Blue Ice Cave Adventure
  39. Konubókastofa (The Women´s Book Lounge)
  40. Listasafn Árnesinga Art Museum
  41. Laugabúð
  42. Gallerý GIMLI Icelandic Handkraft
  43. Bobby Fischer Center
  44. A Walk With a Viking
  45. Skálholt

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