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Travel Tips and Safety

Please respect all warning signs and weather conditions. Icelandic weather can change very quickly and nature can be dangerous if you are not prepared.

Before hikes or longer drives, always check weather, road conditions and travel conditions.

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Bring warm clothes, food and water for longer trips, and always stay on marked paths to protect Icelandic nature.

 

In the following, we have included some ideas and recommendations for trips and activities to enjoy during your stay at Cora’s. For opening hours, menus and prices, please check Google.

Horseback riding and riding lesson

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Here on our farm Bjarnastaðir you can book a riding tour in the surroundings of our farm. All tours start on the farm and either go up on the mountain or down to the river delta, sometimes all the way to the beach. In Nov, Dec and Jan the maximum duration of trips is 2 hours.

 

You can find more information and prices here.

 

We also offer riding lessons on our farm. Cora is an educated riding teacher and horse trainer from the University of Holar and is the head teacher of the riding school „Reiðskólinn á Bjarnastöðum“.

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You can find more information and prices here.

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Swimming & Hot tubs:

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  • The swimming pool in Þorlákshöfn, it is quite new. You have to take a shower at the pool before entering the swimming area. There are 2 big hot tubs, an indoor pool for kids, a swimming pool outside, steam bath, slides and a cold tub.

  • There is another swimming pool in Hveragerði which is a little bit smaller than the one in Þorlákshöfn. There are 2 hot tubs and an outside swimming pool as well as a steam bath and a cold tub. 

  • Seljavallalaug (image on the left) - one of the oldest swimming pools in Iceland, built in 1923 

  • Sky Lagoon – if you are looking for a more luxurious experience we can recommend the sky lagoon in Reykjavik. Remember to book a time slot in advance. 

  • Secret Lagoon, Laugarás Lagoon and Blue Lagoon are also close by 

Hiking & Walks

For finding more hiking trails and areas we recommend to use apps and websites such as Rother App, Komoot, Locus Map, OsmAnd Map or MapOut

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  • You can drive (12 minutes) to Reykjadalur both to walk around at the hot springs below the mountain or to hike up in the mountains (45-75 minutes’ walk-up hill) and take a bath in a natural hot river (you change your clothes outdoors, so if it rains we recommend a waterproof bag to keep your clothes dry.) Remember to always stay on the path. Google recommendation „Hot River Iceland “

  • There is a nice walking path along the mountains behind Hveragerði leading you through a forest and a small hot spring area. 

  • You can drive to the black sand beach in Þorlákshöfn and take a walk there or take a walk by the lighthouse in Þorlákshöfn along the coast to some lava formations.

  • Explore the area of Fagradalsfjall vulcano which erupted for more than 6 months in 2021, for that you drive road 427 in the direction of Grindavík 

  • You can drive (about 90 minutes) to þjórsádalur for hiking and visiting the waterfalls Háifoss und Hjálpafoss as well as Stöng (the excavated foundation of an ancient farm) 

  • Explore the area of Nesjavellir (you can find maps for hiking online or at the parking spots of the area itself)

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Northern lights, Aurora borealis, Iceland

Northern lights

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  • Check the kitchen window

  • Check the aurora forecast, there you can see how likely it is that you can see the norther lights (numbers from 0-9) and if it will be cloudy 

  • Take your car go to the road (38) go to the right. At the end turn to the right on the (39), go up the mountain, on top of it (7 min drive in total) there is a parking lot on the right side. Here you have more sky more view. 

Supermarkets & Restaurants

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  • ​Bonus supermarket in Hveragerði

  • Bonus, Netto and Kronan supermarket in Selfoss

  • Kronan supermarket in þorlákshöfn

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Hveragerði

  • Greenhouse - Foodhall (Gróðurhúsið)

  • Ölverk 

  • Matkráin 

  • Hotel Örk Restaurant

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Selfoss

  • Kaffí Krús

  • Mjólkurbúið - Foodhall and Restaurants in die "new old town" behind it

  • Tryggvaskáli

  • Krisp

  • Pylsuvagninn (For Icelandic hot dogs with meat or vegetarian sausages)

  • Have a coffee at GK Bakari 

  • Mömmu Matur

  • Lilly & Julia's

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Stokkseyri

  • Fjöruborðið (Lobster Restaurant)

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Reykholt

  • Friðheimar: Greenhouse Restaurant (book a table) or wine bar

  • Restaurant Mika 

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Golden Circle (1-2 Days)​

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  • Gullfoss, Geysir, Þingvellir, Kerið, Friðheimar Tomato farm (book a table), Faxi waterfall, Brúarfoss waterfall, Hvítagljúfu, Flúðir mushroomsoup, Secret Lagoon, snorkeling in Þingvellir between the continental plates

  • You can go river rafting in Hvítá, the river which is below Gullfoss on the Golden Circle https://arcticrafting.com/

  • The tomato farm Friðheimar with its Restaurant and wine bar is the perfect location to end the day with a delicious snack and a good glass of wine (make sure to book a table in advance)

  • If you prefer pizza you can visit Restaurant Mika in Reykholt

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Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavík​

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  • Særbraut to Harpa concert hall, also walk from Harpa along the coastline Laugarvegur, Skolavörðurstigur

  • Hallgrímskirkja (take the elevator up when the weather is good),

  • Get your Icelandic sweater knitted by an Icelandic woman https://www.handprjonasambandid.is/visit-us -

  • Bæjarins bestu pylsur and get an Icelandic Hot Dog (these are the best)

  • Reykjavík as well has many nice swimming pools

  • Perlan – the pearl, they have a great northern light show and an Ice tunnel, if you can´t make it to see it in real life.

  • Whale museum

  • Fly over Iceland

  • Sky Lagoon

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Reykjanes (1-2 Days)​

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  • Strandakirkja church,

  • Krýsuvíkurkirkja church

  • Strandaviti lighthouse,

  • Brimketill

  • Gunnuhver, the lighthouse, síðasti geirfuglinn and the cliffs south of Gunnuhver, 

  • Blue Lagoone/ Sky Lagoon (remember to book, it is pricy the secret lagoon is cheaper)

  • Krysuvik 

South Coast to Vík (1-2 Days)​

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  • Hvollsvöllur - Lava center ideal for kids and grownups, especially when the weather is bad

  • Hella - swimming pool with hot tubs and 2 big slides 

  • Caves of Hella www.cavesofhella.is

  • Gluggafoss

  • Landeyarhöfn: From here leaves the ferry to the westmannerislands (you should plan in an extra day for this trip)

  • Nauthúsagil canyon and waterfall

  • Seljalandsfoss - the one you can walk behind, we recommend waterproof clothes

  • Gljúfuráfoss – 500 m left from Seljalandsfoss, you can walk through the water to the waterfall, it is really unique

  • Seljavallalaug (along the south coast on the way to Vík) - one of the oldest swimming pools in Iceland, built in 1923

  • Skógarfoss waterfall - walk up the stairs and hike for about 15 minutes more to see more beauty and another waterfall

  • Skógarmuseum www.skogasafn.is

  • Dyrhólaey: This is a great spot to see puffins during the summer months

  • Reynisfjara, the black beach !! This is a very beautiful place. Be aware of the ocean, the waves are very dangerous, and people have died there. 

Other Activities

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  • Laugabúð in Eyrarbakki: This little store is like a living museum allowing you to go back in time to see a beautifully restored shop. Take your time for a little chat with the shop owner to learn more about the history of Eyrarbakki or buy some sweets and postcards to take home.

  • Árnessýsla Heritage Museum in Eyrarbakki 

  • Kajak Tours: www.kajak.is it is located in Stokkseyri

  • Visit the Geothermal Park right by the tourist information

  • Take a walk through the “new old town” of Selfoss: In this innovative architectual project reconstructed historic building from all over Iceland have been given a new life. Enjoy a coffee or a meal in one of the many restaurants.

  • Skyrland exhibition in the old diary

  • Bobby Fisher Center

  • The Lava Tunnel (only 5 minutes drive from our farm)

  • Iceland Activities is offering all kind of different activities

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