Guesthouse Lambastadir Welcome Book

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This book is for sale in the lobby. Price is 1500 ISK - 10 Euro. LocatedLocated centrally centrally in South Iceland in DasSouth Hotel liegt Iceland zentral in Südisland GUESTHOUSE Reykjavik Das Hotel liegtGuesthouse Ke avik Lambastadir LAMBASTADIR zentral inSelfoss Südisland Hella

Table of content: Table of content...... Page 2 Guesthouse Lambastaðir is a new guesthouse located 7 km east of Selfoss by highway no 1. All eleven rooms have hardwoodInteresting floors and websites private bathrooms,...... Page 2 free access to hot tub, parking and internet. Breakfast is served on site. A good view can be enjoyed from the guesthouse offering Dearopportunities guest for being...... outdoors to enjoy Page 3 the nature and animals. Lambastaðir is well situated for day trips, 70km to Gullfoss, 61km to Geysir, and 43km to Thingvellir National Park. The nearby town of Selfoss (7km) offers restaurants, indoor/outdoor swimming pools, golfBasic and shopping. information Other entertainment...... such Page 4 as horse riding, bird watching and museums are Distancesalso situated in the from local communities. our guesthouse...... Page 5 PERFECT LOCATION FOR DAY TOURS FROM OUR GUEST HOUSE The Golden Circle, a unique day tour from our guesthouse...... Page 7 Das neue Gästehaus Lambastaðir ist 7 km östlich von Selfoss an der Ringstrasse 1 gelegen. Alle 11 Zimmer haben Parketfussboden,The Blue eigene Circle, Badezimmer, a Zugangunique day tour from our guesthouse...... Page 7 zum Hot Pot und WLAN. Wir bieten Frühstück an. Die Aussicht ist sehr schön und die Umgebung lädt zum Aufenthalt im Freien in der Natur und in Tiernähe ein. Lambastaðir liegt sehr günstig gelegen - 70km zumThe Gullfoss, South 61km zumCoast, Geysir unda unique 43km day tour from our guesthouse...... Page 11 zum Þingvellir Nationalpark. Die Stadt Selfoss (7km) bietet ein grosses Schwimmbad, Restaurants, Golf und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. AndereThe Aktivitäten South wie Coast, Reiten, Þakgil, a unique day tour from our guesthouse...... Page 13 Vogelbeobachtung und Museen sind ebenfalls in derThe nahen Westman Umgebung möglich. Islands, a unique day tour from our guesthouse...... Page 15 PERFEKTE LAGE FÜR TAGESTOUREN VON UNSERER PENSION AUS Landmannalaugar, a unique day tour from our guesthouse (4x4)...... Page 17 Guesthouse Lambastadir - 801 Selfoss - Iceland Tel: +354 777 0705 - Email: [email protected], - Website: www.lambastadir.is Fjallabak, a long day tour from our guesthouse (4x4)...... Page 19 Þórsmörk, a unique day tour from our guesthouse (4x4)...... Page 21 Jökulsárlón, a long day tour from our guesthouse...... Page 23 Imortant websites for travellers, weather, roads and safe travel...... Page 24

Interesting websites: http://icelandicvolcanoes.is/...... Catalogue of Icelandic volcanoes http://www.south.is/...... Official travel guide to South Iceland http://en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/aurora/...... Aurora forecast http://www.lambastadir.is/what-to-to-2...... What to do in our area http://www.mcc.is/english/...... Multicultural and information Centre http://ornosk.com/author/ornosk/...... Örn Óskarssn – birds, landscape, weather

Tel: +354 777 0705 - Email: [email protected] - Website: www.lambastadir.is Coordinates: 63° 56,8´N, 20° 48,9´W.

2 LocatedLocated centrally centrally in South Iceland in DasSouth Hotel liegt Iceland zentral in Südisland GUESTHOUSE Reykjavik Das Hotel liegtGuesthouse Ke avik Lambastadir LAMBASTADIR zentral inSelfoss Südisland Hella

Dear guest. Our name is Almar and Svanhvít and we are the owners of Guesthouse Lambastaðir and the farm Lambastaðir. Trough my life I have worked as a Guesthouse Lambastaðir is a new guesthouse located 7 km east of Selfoss by highway no 1. All eleven rooms have hardwood floors and private bathrooms, printer and a tour guide. Svanhvít used free access to hot tub, parking and internet. Breakfast is served on site. A good view can be enjoyed from the guesthouse offering opportunities for being outdoors to enjoy to work in a bank but the year 2008 the nature and animals. Lambastaðir is well situated for day trips, 70km to Gullfoss, 61km she started to learn historian in the to Geysir, and 43km to Thingvellir National Park. The nearby town of Selfoss (7km) offers restaurants, indoor/outdoor swimming pools, golf and shopping. Other entertainment such Univercity of Iceland, and finished that as horse riding, bird watching and museums are also situated in the local communities. the year 2011. We had lived in Selfoss PERFECT LOCATION FOR DAY TOURS FROM OUR GUEST HOUSE for 15 years and wanted to move where Das neue Gästehaus Lambastaðir ist 7 km östlich von Selfoss an der Ringstrasse 1 gelegen. Alle 11 Zimmer haben Parketfussboden, eigene Badezimmer, Zugang we could have sheep, horses and other zum Hot Pot und WLAN. Wir bieten Frühstück an. Die Aussicht ist sehr schön animals. It was the year 2005 we bought und die Umgebung lädt zum Aufenthalt im Freien in der Natur und in Tiernähe ein. Lambastaðir liegt sehr günstig gelegen - 70km zum Gullfoss, 61km zum Geysir und 43km the farm Lambastaðir. In the autumn zum Þingvellir Nationalpark. Die Stadt Selfoss (7km) bietet ein grosses Schwimmbad, Restaurants,With Golfour undthree Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. daugther, Birna, Andere Harpa Aktivitäten and Sólveig. wie Reiten, 2011 we decided to build a guesthouse. Vogelbeobachtung und Museen sind ebenfalls in der nahen Umgebung möglich. We hired a carpenter, his name is Hreiðar and hePERFEKTE is the brother LAGE FÜR of TAGESTOUREN Svanhvít. He VON also UNSERER designed PENSION the AUS house. The guesthouse was fully built in the spring 2012 and we opened in May that year. Guesthouse Lambastadir - 801 Selfoss - Iceland Tel: +354 777 0705 - Email: [email protected] - Website: www.lambastadir.is Now we have thirtee sheep, four horses, gooses, ducks, chickens and a cats. You are of course welcome to walk around and communicate with our animals. They are all friendly but you have to be aware of their behavior. Just have in mind never walk behind a horse though our horses are child friendly and have never done anything to anyone.

We hope you will have a pleasant and exciting stay in Iceland!

3 LocatedLocated centrally centrally in South Iceland in DasSouth Hotel liegt Iceland zentral in Südisland GUESTHOUSE Reykjavik Das Hotel liegtGuesthouse Ke avik Lambastadir LAMBASTADIR zentral inSelfoss Südisland Hella Basic information’s Breakfast: Breakfast is served from 08:00 – 10:00 and in other time if requested. You are welcome to sit in the dining room during your stay. There should be hot water in a thermo can so you can have tea or oaffee.

The internet: In the guesthouse there is a free wireless internet connection. The password is: velkomin Guesthouse Lambastaðir is a new guesthouse located 7 km east of Selfoss by highway no 1. All eleven rooms have hardwood floors and private bathrooms, free access to hot tub, parking andHair internet. dryer: Breakfast is served on site. A good view can be enjoyed from the guesthouse offering opportunities for being outdoors to enjoy the nature and animals. Lambastaðir is wellHair situated dryers for day trips, should 70km to Gullfoss,be in 61kma basket close to the lobby. to Geysir, and 43km to Thingvellir National Park. The nearby town of Selfoss (7km) offers restaurants, indoor/outdoor swimming pools, golf and shopping. Other entertainment such as horse riding, bird watching and museumsThe are geothermal also situated in the localhot communities. tub and sauna: PERFECT LOCATION FOR DAY TOURS FROM OUR GUEST HOUSE The geothermal hot tub and sauna are at the south end of the guesthouse. Das neue Gästehaus LambastaðirThe ist 7 km hot östlich tub von isSelfoss always an der Ringstrasse open, the sauna is open from 20:00 - 22:30. 1 gelegen. Alle 11 Zimmer haben Parketfussboden, eigene Badezimmer, Zugang zum Hot Pot und WLAN. Wir bieten Frühstück an. Die Aussicht ist sehr schön und die Umgebung lädt zum Aufenthalt im Freien in der Natur und in Tiernähe ein. Lambastaðir liegt sehr günstig gelegen - 70km1. Pleasezum Gullfoss, shower 61km zum beforeGeysir und using43km the hot tub or sauna. zum Þingvellir Nationalpark. Die Stadt Selfoss (7km) bietet ein grosses Schwimmbad, Restaurants, Golf und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten.2. Visitors Andere Aktivitäten are wieat Reiten,their own risk in the hot tub and sauna. Vogelbeobachtung und Museen sind ebenfalls3. Parentsin der nahen Umgebungor guardians möglich. are responsible for their children. PERFEKTE LAGE FÜR TAGESTOUREN4. Individuals VON UNSERER under PENSION the influence AUS of alcohol or other intoxicants are not permitted access to Guesthouse Lambastadir - 801 Selfossthe hot- Iceland tub or sauna. Tel: +354 777 0705 - Email: [email protected]. In the - Website: event www.lambastadir.is of an emergency, contact the householders immediately and call 112.

Temperature of water in hot tub: 38 - 40°C Make sure to double check the temperature of the water before entering.

The water in the guesthouse: The cold water is drinkable direct from the faucet and no need to buy water for drinking.

The farm and animals: Guests are allowed to walk around and look at the farm, the nature and the animals. Be aware that in all cases we need to access the animals in accordance with their behavior.

The house holders: If guests need to contact the house holders and no one is in the receptions you can call +354 777 0705 or knock on the outdoor at our home, the red house above the guesthouse.

Official emergency number in Iceland is 112. House holders are ready 7/24 to help if needed.

In Selfoss there is a good outdoor and indoor swimming pool with hot tubs and sauna, the opening hours are: Monday – Friday 06:30 – 21:30 / Saturday and Sunday 09:00 – 19:00.

Alcohol: Alcohol is only sold in special liquor stores in Iceland. The store in Selfoss is open: Monday – Thursday 11:00 – 18:00 / Fridays 11:00 – 19:00 / Saturdays 11:00 – 16:00 Sundays closed The address in Selfoss is: The next house to Bónus supermarket. 4 LocatedLocated centrally centrally in South Iceland in DasSouth Hotel liegt Iceland zentral in Südisland GUESTHOUSE Reykjavik Das Hotel liegtGuesthouse Ke avik Lambastadir LAMBASTADIR zentral inSelfoss Südisland Hella Restaurants that we suggest: Krisp, coal grill Icelandic food Kaffi Krús, restaurant Tryggvaskáli, restaurant

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Eyrarvegi 8, Selfossi. Austurvegi 7, Selfossi. Tryggvatorg Circle, Selfossi. Guesthouse Lambastaðir is a new guesthouse located 7 km east of Selfoss by Tel: 482 4099 Tel: 482 1266 highway no 1. All elevenTel: rooms 482have hardwood 1390 floors and private bathrooms, free access to hot tub, parking and internet. Breakfast is served on site. A good www.krisp.is www.kaffikrus.isview can be enjoyed from the guesthousewww.tryggvaskali.is offering opportunities for being outdoors to enjoy the nature and animals. Lambastaðir is well situated for day trips, 70km to Gullfoss, 61km to Geysir, and 43km to Thingvellir National Park. The nearby town of Selfoss (7km) offers Surf & Turf, steakhouse Fjöruborðið, restaurants,lobster indoor/outdoor house swimmingRauða pools, golf Húsið, and shopping. restaurant Other entertainment such as horse riding, bird watching and museums are also situated in the local communities. No reserve Reserve Reserve PERFECT LOCATION FOR DAY TOURS FROM OUR GUEST HOUSE

Das neue Gästehaus Lambastaðir ist 7 km östlich von Selfoss an der Ringstrasse 1 gelegen. Alle 11 Zimmer haben Parketfussboden, eigene Badezimmer, Zugang zum Hot Pot und WLAN. Wir bieten Frühstück an. Die Aussicht ist sehr schön und die Umgebung lädt zum Aufenthalt im Freien in der Natur und in Tiernähe ein. Lambastaðir liegt sehr günstig gelegen - 70km zum Gullfoss, 61km zum Geysir und 43km zum Þingvellir Nationalpark. Die Stadt Selfoss (7km) bietet ein grosses Schwimmbad, Restaurants, Golf und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Andere Aktivitäten wie Reiten, Austurvegi 22, Selfossi. Eyrarbraut 3a,Vogelbeobachtung Stokkseyri. und Museen sindBúðarstíg ebenfalls in der 4,nahen Eyrarbakka. Umgebung möglich. PERFEKTE LAGE FÜR TAGESTOUREN VON UNSERER PENSION AUS Tel: 482 2899 Tel: 483 1550 Tel: 483 3330 www.fjorubordid.isGuesthouse Lambastadir www.raudahusid.is- 801 Selfoss - Iceland Tel: +354 777 0705 - Email: [email protected] - Website: www.lambastadir.is

Distances from our guesthouse: Dyrhólaey...... 117 km Laugarvatn...... 46 km Eyjafjallajökull...... 70 km Mýrdalsjökull...... 90 km Eyrabakki...... 21 km Reykjavík...... 60 km Faxi...... 45 km Seljalandsfoss...... 70 km Geysir...... 65 km Skálholt...... 30 km Grindavik...... 93 km Skógafoss...... 90 km Gullfoss...... 75 km Stokkseyri...... 22 km Hekla...... 65 km The Blue lagoon...... 97 km Hella...... 28 km The Golden Falls...... 70 km Hveragerði...... 20 km Bakki, harbour...... 93 km Hveravellir...... 160 km Þingvellir, National Park...... 55 km Hvítarvatn...... 110 km Þjórsardalur...... 52 km Hvolsvöllur...... 42 km Þorlákshöfn...... 35 km Jökulsárlón...... 315 km Þórsmörk...... 95 km Kerlingafjöll...... 140 km Urriðafoss...... 8 km Kerið...... 30 km Vík...... 122 km Landmannalaugar...... 130 km

5 LocatedLocated centrally centrally in South Iceland in DasSouth Hotel liegt Iceland zentral in Südisland GUESTHOUSE Reykjavik Das Hotel liegtGuesthouse Ke avik Lambastadir LAMBASTADIR zentral inSelfoss Südisland Hella

Guesthouse Lambastaðir is a new guesthouse located 7 km east of Selfoss by highway no 1. All eleven rooms have hardwood floors and private bathrooms, free access to hot tub, parking and internet. Breakfast is served on site. A good view can be enjoyed from the guesthouse offering opportunities for being outdoors to enjoy the nature and animals. Lambastaðir is well situated for day trips, 70km to Gullfoss, 61km to Geysir, and 43km to Thingvellir National Park. The nearby town of Selfoss (7km) offers restaurants, indoor/outdoor swimming pools, golf and shopping. Other entertainment such as horse riding, bird watching and museums are also situated in the local communities. PERFECT LOCATION FOR DAY TOURS FROM OUR GUEST HOUSE

Das neue Gästehaus Lambastaðir ist 7 km östlich von Selfoss an der Ringstrasse 1 gelegen. Alle 11 Zimmer haben Parketfussboden, eigene Badezimmer, Zugang zum Hot Pot und WLAN. Wir bieten Frühstück an. Die Aussicht ist sehr schön und die Umgebung lädt zum Aufenthalt im Freien in der Natur und in Tiernähe ein. Lambastaðir liegt sehr günstig gelegen - 70km zum Gullfoss, 61km zum Geysir und 43km zum Þingvellir Nationalpark. Die Stadt Selfoss (7km) bietet ein grosses Schwimmbad, Restaurants, Golf und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Andere Aktivitäten wie Reiten, Vogelbeobachtung und Museen sind ebenfalls in der nahen Umgebung möglich. PERFEKTE LAGE FÜR TAGESTOUREN VON UNSERER PENSION AUS

6 LocatedLocated centrally centrally in South Iceland in DasSouth Hotel liegt Iceland zentral in Südisland GUESTHOUSE Reykjavik Das Hotel liegtGuesthouse Ke avik Lambastadir LAMBASTADIR zentral inSelfoss Südisland Hella The Golden Circle - A unique day tour from our guesthouse The Golden Circle is one of Iceland‘s most popular day tours. You can observe the beauty of Iceland´s nature and learn about the country´s history, dating back to the settlement era. You begin the day by driving from Lambastadir Guesthouse to the waterfalll Urriðafoss. Urriðafoss is a waterfall located in the river Þjórsá in Guesthouse Lambastaðir is a new guesthouse located 7 km east of Selfoss by highwaysouthwest no 1. All eleven Iceland rooms have and hardwood is the floors watermost and private bathrooms, free access to hot tub, parking and internet. Breakfast is served on site. A good view can be enjoyedwaterfall from the guesthouse in Iceland. offering Inopportunities the early for being days outdoors of to enjoy the nature and animals.power Lambastaðir companies is well situated plans for were day trips, to 70km build to Gullfoss, a 61km to Geysir, and 43km to Thingvellir National Park. The nearby town of Selfoss (7km) offers restaurants, indoor/outdoorpower plantswimming in pools, Urriðafoss golf and shopping. and Othermake entertainment a such as horse riding, bird watching and museums are also situated in the local communities. PERFECT LOCATIONrailway FORto Reykjavík DAY TOURS from FROM the OUR waterfall. GUEST HOUSE It The Golden Falls. did not happen but now the energy company Das neue Gästehaus Lambastaðir ist 7 km östlich von Selfoss an der Ringstrasse Landsvirkjun is planning to build hydropower stations on1 gelegen.the lower Alle 11 partZimmer of haben Þjórsár Parketfussboden, river, ateigene Urriðafoss Badezimmer, Zugang zum Hot Pot und WLAN. Wir bieten Frühstück an. Die Aussicht ist sehr schön and Núpur. In the community there is no consensusund about die Umgebung the project lädt zum Aufenthaltand it is im pending. Freien in der NaturNext und destination in Tiernähe ein. is Skálholt where the first bishop, Ísleifur Gissurarson,Lambastaðir was ordained liegt sehr günstig in gelegen1056. - 70kmSkálholt zum Gullfoss, was the61km zumbishopric Geysir und of43km zum Þingvellir Nationalpark. Die Stadt Selfoss (7km) bietet ein grosses Schwimmbad, South Iceland and a cultural and educational centreRestaurants, for 700 Golfyears. und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. From Skálholt Andere you Aktivitätenshould drivewie Reiten, to one Vogelbeobachtung und Museen sind ebenfalls in der nahen Umgebung möglich. of the world´s most active geothermal fields, the GeothermalPERFEKTE LAGE field FÜR at TAGESTOUREN Haukadalur, where VON UNSERERplenty of PENSION boiling AUS springs and hot mud pots are to be found. The Great Geysir is what this geological phenomenon is named by. Strokkur, another famous geysir nearby, erupts Guesthouseevery few minutes,Lambastadir shooting - 801 Selfoss a tower - Iceland of water and Tel: +354 777 0705 - Email: [email protected] - Website: www.lambastadir.is steam 30 meters into the air. Following, you should visit the Golden Falls. There you can view the history of Sigríður Tómasdóttir from Brattholt. It is suspected that Sigríður managed to prevent the harnessing of the waterfall, which had been planned for electricity generating purposes. From the Golden Falls you should drive to Þingvellir, where you will review the nation´s history. At Þingvellir, Alþingi - the national parliament – was founded around 930, and continued to convene there until 1798. Many major historical events in the Icelandic history have taken place at Þingvellir. Today, Þingvellir is a national park, which is meant to remain in public ownership and be protected by Alþingi forever. The National park Þingvellir is on the World Heritage List which is an international agreement adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO in 1972. From Þingvellir you drive to the eruption crater Kerið and then return to Lambastadir Guesthouse if you are going to stay there for another night. If you are interested going for a swim in natural geothermal hot pool the Secret lagoon is located near Fludir village and open daily. Also we suggest visit to Friðheimar tomato farm in Reykholt.

The waterfall Urriðafoss. Skálholt church. The waterfall Faxi.

The Geothermal field at Haukadalur. The National Park Þingvellir. The Secret lagoon. 7 LocatedLocated centrally centrally in South Iceland in DasSouth Hotel liegt Iceland zentral in Südisland GUESTHOUSE Reykjavik Das Hotel liegtGuesthouse Ke avik Lambastadir LAMBASTADIR zentral inSelfoss Südisland Hella

Das neue Gästehaus Lambastaðir ist 7 km östlich von Selfoss an der Ringstrasse 1 gelegen. Alle 11 Zimmer haben Parketfussboden, eigene Badezimmer, Zugang zum Hot Pot und WLAN. Wir bieten Frühstück an. Die Aussicht ist sehr schön und die Umgebung lädt zum Aufenthalt im Freien in der Natur und in Tiernähe ein. Lambastaðir liegt sehr günstig gelegen - 70km zum Gullfoss, 61km zum Geysir und 43km zum Þingvellir Nationalpark. Die Stadt Selfoss (7km) bietet ein grosses Schwimmbad, Restaurants, Golf und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Andere Aktivitäten wie Reiten, Vogelbeobachtung und Museen sind ebenfalls in der nahen Umgebung möglich. PERFEKTE LAGE FÜR TAGESTOUREN VON UNSERER PENSION AUS

Guesthouse Lambastadir - 801 Selfoss - Iceland Tel: +354 777 0705 - Email: [email protected] - Website: www.lambastadir.is You can pick up the GPS track for this tour on our website, http://www.lambastadir.is/en/sidur/the-blue-circle You The Blue Circle Distance: 140 km from Keflavik airport to Guesthouse Lambastadir - Duration: 4 5 hours.

8 LocatedLocated centrally centrally in South Iceland in DasSouth Hotel liegt Iceland zentral in Südisland GUESTHOUSE Reykjavik Das Hotel liegtGuesthouse Ke avik Lambastadir LAMBASTADIR zentral inSelfoss Südisland Hella The Blue Circle - A good end or start in your journey. The Blue Circle is a route on Reykjanes peninsula, between Keflavik and Guesthouse Lambastadir, eather to or from our guesthouse. If you chooce to drive this rout from the guesthouse to Keflavik then you start driving trough Selfoss and small village Eyrarbakki. We recommet you to visit small churce Strandakirkja in Selvogur. The church, rising from the coast and pointing its tower towards the heavens, Guesthouse Lambastaðir is a new guesthouse located 7 km east of Selfoss by has beenhighway a no beacon 1. All eleven for rooms those have travelling hardwood floors at and sea. private It hasbathrooms, morefree supporters access to hot tub, all parking over and the internet. world Breakfast than is any served other on site. A good view can be enjoyed from the guesthouse offering opportunities for being outdoors to enjoy thechurch nature and in animals. Iceland Lambastaðir and isis well often situated referred for day trips, to 70km as tothe Gullfoss, 61km Reykjanes toe, the most South-west tip of Iceland. to Geysir, and 43km to Thingvellir National Park. The nearby town of Selfoss (7km) offers restaurants,„miracle indoor/outdoor church“ swimming with the pools, locals golf and shopping.longstanding Other entertainment belief such as horse riding, bird watching and museums are also situated in the local communities. that it has profound, divine powers. There after youPERFECT can drive LOCATION to Grindavík, FOR DAY a TOURSsmall fishingFROM OUR town GUEST at theHOUSE South-western coast of Iceland. There you can visit Kvikan,which is the House of culture and natural Das neue Gästehaus Lambastaðir ist 7 km östlich von Selfoss an der Ringstrasse resources. There are two exhibitions, the Salt fish museum1 gelegen. and Alle the 11 ZimmerEarth habenEnergy Parketfussboden, exhibition. eigene Badezimmer,From there Zugang zum Hot Pot und WLAN. Wir bieten Frühstück an. Die Aussicht ist sehr schön you drive to Gunnuhver, mud pools and steam ventsund on die theUmgebung southwest lädt zum Aufenthalt part of im Reykjanes. Freien in der Natur The und areain Tiernähe is close ein. to Reykjanes lighthouse and is collectively named GunnuhverLambastaðir liegt sehrafter günstig a female gelegen - 70kmghost zum that Gullfoss, was 61km laid zum there. Geysir und 43km zum Þingvellir Nationalpark. Die Stadt Selfoss (7km) bietet ein grosses Schwimmbad, She had caused great disturbance until a priest set aRestaurants, trap for Golf her und and Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. she fell into Anderethe spring. Aktivitäten This wie Reiten, happend Vogelbeobachtung und Museen sind ebenfalls in der nahen Umgebung möglich. about 400 years ago. Now there is a short drive to Reykjanesviti,PERFEKTE LAGE Iceland’s FÜR TAGESTOUREN oldest lighthouse. VON UNSERER It serves PENSION AUS as a landfall light for Reykjavík and Keflavík. The tower is a 31 metres (102 ft) tall construction. The original structure was built in 1878, just eight yearsGuesthouse later the building Lambastadir was - 801destroyed Selfoss -by Iceland an earthquake. In 1929 the current Reykjanesviti lighthouse, a concreteTel: +354 construction 777 0705 - Email: yet [email protected] with traditional - Website: looks, www.lambastadir.is was illuminated. Short from the lighthouse is the tip of Reykjanes, often called Reykjanestá in Icelandic, the most South-western tip of Iceland. Due to the Gulf stream coming from south and Greenland stream coming from north, powerful stormsproducing high waves and surf are a well-known phenomenon at the SW coast of Reykjanes. From there you can drive to The Bridge between two continents at Sandvík, a small footbridge over a major fissure which provides clear evidence of the presence of a diverging plate margin. The bridge was built as a symbol for the connection between Europe and North America. Another lighthouse, Garðskagaviti is located on the northwest point of the Reykjanes Peninsula. There are, in fact, two lighthouses, the old Garðskagaviti Lighthouse, built in 1897 and the newer one, built in 1944. Both lighthouses are quite picturesque and beautiful. The older one is white with two red stripes, the new standing tall, cylindrical in shape and totally white except for its red „hat“. Close by is the local museum and a cosy café. From here is a short drive to Keflavik airport. You can of course drive this route the opposite direction, from Keflavik to Guesthouse Lambastadir. The salt fish museum in Grindavík. The Church Strandakirkja.

The bridge beween the two continents. The old Garðskagaviti lighthouse. The newer Garðskagaviti lighthouse.

9 LocatedLocated centrally centrally in South Iceland in DasSouth Hotel liegt Iceland zentral in Südisland GUESTHOUSE Reykjavik Das Hotel liegtGuesthouse Ke avik Lambastadir LAMBASTADIR zentral inSelfoss Südisland Hella

Das neue Gästehaus Lambastaðir ist 7 km östlich von Selfoss an der Ringstrasse 1 gelegen. Alle 11 Zimmer haben Parketfussboden, eigene Badezimmer, Zugang zum Hot Pot und WLAN. Wir bieten Frühstück an. Die Aussicht ist sehr schön und die Umgebung lädt zum Aufenthalt im Freien in der Natur und in Tiernähe ein. Lambastaðir liegt sehr günstig gelegen - 70km zum Gullfoss, 61km zum Geysir und 43km zum Þingvellir Nationalpark. Die Stadt Selfoss (7km) bietet ein grosses Schwimmbad, Restaurants, Golf und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Andere Aktivitäten wie Reiten, Vogelbeobachtung und Museen sind ebenfalls in der nahen Umgebung möglich. PERFEKTE LAGE FÜR TAGESTOUREN VON UNSERER PENSION AUS

Guesthouse Lambastadir - 801 Selfoss - Iceland Tel: +354 777 0705 - Email: [email protected] - Website: www.lambastadir.is You can pick up the GPS track for this tour on our website, http://www.lambastadir.is/en/sidur/the-south-coast You The South Coast Distance: 360 km to Vík and back to Guesthouse Lambastadir - Duration: 9 12 hours. Distance: 360 km to

10 LocatedLocated centrally centrally in South Iceland in DasSouth Hotel liegt Iceland zentral in Südisland GUESTHOUSE Reykjavik Das Hotel liegtGuesthouse Ke avik Lambastadir LAMBASTADIR zentral inSelfoss Südisland Hella The South Coast - A unique day tour from our guesthouse A popular day tour in Iceland, which offers a magnificent and diverse experience of Icelandic nature, is the South Coast tour. The black sand beaches, the ocean and the coastline, the glaciers, the birdlife and the nation´s history are just examples of what you will experience during this tour. You begin the day by driving from Lambastadir Guesthouse to the waterfalll Guesthouse Lambastaðir is a new guesthouse located 7 km east of Selfoss by highwayUrriðafoss. no 1. All elevenUrriðafoss rooms have is hardwood a waterfall floors and located private bathrooms, in Reynisdrangar and a black beach. free access to hot tub, parking and internet. Breakfast is served on site. A good view can thebe enjoyed river from Þjórsá the guesthouse in southwest offering opportunities Iceland for being and outdoors is the to enjoy watermost waterfall in Iceland. In the early days of thepower nature and companies animals. Lambastaðir plans is wellwere situated to buildfor day trips, a power 70km to Gullfoss,plant 61km to Geysir, and 43km to Thingvellir National Park. The nearby town of Selfoss (7km) offers in Urriðafoss and make a railway to Reykjavík fromrestaurants, the waterfall. indoor/outdoor It swimmingdid not pools, happen golf and but shopping. now Other the entertainment energy such as horse riding, bird watching and museums are also situated in the local communities. company Landsvirkjun is planning to build hydropowerPERFECT stations LOCATION on the FOR lower DAY TOURSpart of FROM Þjórsár OUR river, GUEST at HOUSE Urriðafoss and Núpur. In the community there is no consensus about the project and it is pending. From Das neue Gästehaus Lambastaðir ist 7 km östlich von Selfoss an der Ringstrasse the waterfall Urriðafoss you drive towards east and throughout1 gelegen. Allethe 11 historical Zimmer haben area Parketfussboden, Rangárvallasýsla, eigene Badezimmer, the Zugang zum Hot Pot und WLAN. Wir bieten Frühstück an. Die Aussicht ist sehr schön setting of the medieval saga Njálssaga. We recommendund die youUmgebung to visit lädt zum The Aufenthalt Lava im Centre Freien in derin NaturHvolsvollur. und in Tiernähe The ein. Lava Centre is an interactive, high-tech educationalLambastaðir exhibition liegt sehrdepicting günstig gelegen volcanic - 70km zum activity, Gullfoss, 61km earthquakes zum Geysir und 43km zum Þingvellir Nationalpark. Die Stadt Selfoss (7km) bietet ein grosses Schwimmbad, and the creation of Iceland over millions of years. YouRestaurants, can examineGolf und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. the various volcanos, Andere Aktivitäten eruptions wie Reiten, and Vogelbeobachtung und Museen sind ebenfalls in der nahen Umgebung möglich. lava flows, volcanic and rift systems, faults and glacialPERFEKTE floods LAGE that FÜR make TAGESTOUREN Iceland a VONshowcase UNSERER of PENSIONvolcanism. AUS The centre introduces the Katla Geopark plus Iceland’s elaborate monitoring system for surveying volcanos and earthquake zones. From there you driveGuesthouse to Seljalandsfoss, Lambastadir a - beautiful,801 Selfoss high - Iceland waterfall you Tel: +354 777 0705 - Email: [email protected] - Website: www.lambastadir.is can walk behind. Now you continue the trip to Skógar, where there is another waterfall Skógafoss, and there we recomment you to visit the Museum of transport and an old historical museum, where you will have the possibility to see traditional old farmhouses and other reconstructed buildings. There is also a museum shop and a café. From Skógar you drive to the glacier Sólheimajökull but to get all the way to the glaicer you need to walk for 15 - 20 minutes at least. From there you drive to Dyrhólaey, a promontory reaching out into the ocean, displaying magnificient birdlife. From Dyrhólaey there is a short drive to the coastline west of the mountain Reynisfjall which is called Reynisfjara black beach or the Bay of Reynir. The last stop is Vík in Mýrdal where we recomment rest for a while. At Vík you can walk by the coastline and visit a souvenir shop, which specializes in woolen clothes. From there you return to Lambastadir Guesthouse if you are going to stay there for another night. Imortant: Never go too close to the ocean, the waves come higher than we expect.

The Lava Centre exhibition. Walk behind the waterfall Seljalandsfoss. Dyrhólaey.

Skógar museum. Skógafoss. The Puffin at Dyrhólaey.

11 LocatedLocated centrally centrally in South Iceland in DasSouth Hotel liegt Iceland zentral in Südisland GUESTHOUSE Reykjavik Das Hotel liegtGuesthouse Ke avik Lambastadir LAMBASTADIR zentral inSelfoss Südisland Hella

Das neue Gästehaus Lambastaðir ist 7 km östlich von Selfoss an der Ringstrasse 1 gelegen. Alle 11 Zimmer haben Parketfussboden, eigene Badezimmer, Zugang zum Hot Pot und WLAN. Wir bieten Frühstück an. Die Aussicht ist sehr schön und die Umgebung lädt zum Aufenthalt im Freien in der Natur und in Tiernähe ein. Lambastaðir liegt sehr günstig gelegen - 70km zum Gullfoss, 61km zum Geysir und 43km zum Þingvellir Nationalpark. Die Stadt Selfoss (7km) bietet ein grosses Schwimmbad, Restaurants, Golf und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Andere Aktivitäten wie Reiten, Vogelbeobachtung und Museen sind ebenfalls in der nahen Umgebung möglich. PERFEKTE LAGE FÜR TAGESTOUREN VON UNSERER PENSION AUS

Guesthouse Lambastadir - 801 Selfoss - Iceland Tel: +354 777 0705 - Email: [email protected] - Website: www.lambastadir.is You can pick up the GPS track for this tour on our website, http://www.lambastadir.is/en/sidur/the-south-coast-thakgil You The South Coast to Þakgil Distance: 405 km to Þakgil and back Guesthouse Lambastadir - Duration: 10 12 hours. The road from Hwy 1 to Þakgil is only open during summer.

12 LocatedLocated centrally centrally in South Iceland in 4 x 4 car needed for this day tour. DasSouth Hotel liegt Iceland zentral in Südisland GUESTHOUSE Reykjavik Das Hotel liegtGuesthouse Ke avik Lambastadir LAMBASTADIR Only open during summer. zentral inSelfoss Südisland Hella The South Coast, Þakgil - A unique day tour from our guesthouse This day tour is like the South Coast tour but due to this is a long tour you are most likely not able to visit the museum at Skógar. Instead we recomennt you to drive to Þakgil which is located near the glacier Katla in Mýrdalsjökull. You begin the day by driving from Lambastadir Guesthouse to the waterfalll Urriðafoss. Urriðafoss is Guesthouse Lambastaðir is a new guesthouse located 7 km east of Selfoss by highwaya waterfall no 1. All eleven located rooms have in hardwoodthe river floors Þjórsá and private in bathrooms, free access to hot tub, parking and internet. Breakfast is served on site. A good view can be enjoyedsouthwest from the guesthouse Iceland offering and opportunities is the watermost for being outdoors to enjoy the nature and waterfallanimals. Lambastaðir in Iceland. is well situated In thefor day early trips, 70kmdays to Gullfoss,of 61km to Geysir, and 43km to Thingvellir National Park. The nearby town of Selfoss (7km) offers restaurants, indoor/outdoorpower companies swimming pools, plans golf and were shopping. to Otherbuild entertainment a power such Svanhvít the Guesthouse Lambastadir operator and Katla glacieras horsebehind. riding, bird watching and museums are also situated in the local communities. PERFECT LOCATIONplant in Urriðafoss FOR DAY TOURS and FROMmake OURa railway GUEST toHOUSE Reykjavík from the waterfall. It did not happen but now the power company Landsvirkjun is planning to Das neue Gästehaus Lambastaðir ist 7 km östlich von Selfoss an der Ringstrasse build hydropower stations on the lower part of Þjórsár river,1 gelegen. at UrriðafossAlle 11 Zimmer habenand Parketfussboden, Núpur. In theeigene community Badezimmer, Zugang zum Hot Pot und WLAN. Wir bieten Frühstück an. Die Aussicht ist sehr schön there is no consensus about the project and it is pending.und die Umgebung From there lädt zum you Aufenthalt will im be Freien driving in der Natur towards und in Tiernähe east ein. and throughout the historical area Rangárvallasýsla,Lambastaðir the setting liegt sehr of günstig the medieval gelegen - 70km saga zum Gullfoss, Njálssaga. 61km zum We Geysir und 43km zum Þingvellir Nationalpark. Die Stadt Selfoss (7km) bietet ein grosses Schwimmbad, recommend you to visit The Lava Centre in Hvolsvollur.Restaurants, The Golf Lava und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Centre is an interactive, Andere Aktivitäten high-tech wie Reiten, Vogelbeobachtung und Museen sind ebenfalls in der nahen Umgebung möglich. educational exhibition depicting volcanic activity, earthquakesPERFEKTE LAGE and FÜR the TAGESTOUREN creation of Iceland VON UNSERER over millions PENSION AUS of years. You can examine the various volcanos, eruptions and lava flows, volcanic and rift systems, faults and glacial floods that make Iceland a showcase ofGuesthouse volcanism. Lambastadir The centre - 801introduces Selfoss - Icelandthe Katla Geopark Tel: +354 777 0705 - Email: [email protected] - Website: www.lambastadir.is plus Iceland’s elaborate monitoring system for surveying volcanos and earthquake zones. You should drive to Seljalandsfoss, a beautiful, high waterfall you can walk behind. From there you continue the trip to the waterfall, Skógafoss. From there you drive to Dyrhólaey, a promontory reaching out into the ocean, displaying magnificient birdlife. From Dyrhólaey you drive to Vík in Mýrdal. At Vík you can drive or walk by the coastline and visit a souvenir shop, which specializes in woolen clothes. From Vík you drive ca. 5 km east and then turn to left, off road nr. 1 and drive to Þakgil. The name can be translated as “the canyon with a roof”. As you get there you can hike for two or three hours on one of the many walk paths. On your way back from Þakgil you can stop at a café in Vík and then return to Lambastadir via the same route. This is a long day tour, which offers a magnificent and diverse experience of Icelandic nature. The black sand beaches, the ocean and the coastline, the glaciers and mountains, the birdlife and the nation´s history are just examples of what you will experience during this tour.

Reynisdrangar near Vík. Walk behind the waterfall Seljalandsfoss. Hiking near Þakgil.

Urriðafoss, waterfall. Katla glacier. The Lava Centre exhibition.

13 LocatedLocated centrally centrally in South Iceland in DasSouth Hotel liegt Iceland zentral in Südisland GUESTHOUSE Reykjavik Das Hotel liegtGuesthouse Ke avik Lambastadir LAMBASTADIR zentral inSelfoss Südisland Hella

Das neue Gästehaus Lambastaðir ist 7 km östlich von Selfoss an der Ringstrasse 1 gelegen. Alle 11 Zimmer haben Parketfussboden, eigene Badezimmer, Zugang zum Hot Pot und WLAN. Wir bieten Frühstück an. Die Aussicht ist sehr schön und die Umgebung lädt zum Aufenthalt im Freien in der Natur und in Tiernähe ein. Lambastaðir liegt sehr günstig gelegen - 70km zum Gullfoss, 61km zum Geysir und 43km zum Þingvellir Nationalpark. Die Stadt Selfoss (7km) bietet ein grosses Schwimmbad, Restaurants, Golf und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Andere Aktivitäten wie Reiten, Vogelbeobachtung und Museen sind ebenfalls in der nahen Umgebung möglich. PERFEKTE LAGE FÜR TAGESTOUREN VON UNSERER PENSION AUS

Guesthouse Lambastadir - 801 Selfoss - Iceland Tel: +354 777 0705 - Email: [email protected] - Website: www.lambastadir.is You can pick up the GPS track for this tour on our website, http://www.lambastadir.is/en/sidur/the-westman-islands You The Westman Islands The Westman Distance: 200 km to The Westman Islands and back to Guesthouse Lambastadir - Duration: 8 12 hours. Westman The Distance: 200 km to www.herjolfur.is See website for ferry, The harbour Bakki is only open during summer.

14 LocatedLocated centrally centrally in South Iceland in DasSouth Hotel liegt Iceland zentral in Südisland GUESTHOUSE Reykjavik Das Hotel liegtGuesthouse Ke avik Lambastadir LAMBASTADIR Only possible during summer. zentral inSelfoss Südisland Hella The Westman Island - A unique day tour from our guesthouse South Iceland´s new harbour creates new possibilities for travelers during summer, a day tour to Westman Islands from the Guesthouse Lambastadir. You will begin the day by driving to the waterfall Urriðafoss. Urriðafoss is a waterfall located in the river Þjórsá and is the watermost waterfall in Iceland. From there you drive through the historical area Guesthouse Lambastaðir is a new guesthouse located 7 km east of Selfoss by highwayRangárvallasýsla, no 1. All eleven rooms the have setting hardwood of floorsthe medievaland private bathrooms, free access to hot tub, parking and internet. Breakfast is served on site. A good view can sagabe enjoyed Njálssaga. from the guesthouse If you offering leave opportunities early forfrom being outdoors to enjoy the natureGuesthouse and animals. Lambastaðir Lambastadir is well situated you for daycan trips, also 70km stop to Gullfoss, at 61km to Geysir, and 43km to Thingvellir National Park. The nearby town of Selfoss (7km) offers restaurants,Seljalandsfoss, indoor/outdoor swimming a beautiful, pools, golf and high shopping. waterfall Other entertainment one such The Westman Islands. as horse riding, bird watching and museums are also situated in the local communities. PERFECTcan LOCATION walk behind. FOR DAY From TOURS there FROM you OUR drive GUEST to the HOUSE harbour Bakki and take the ferry Herjólfur to The Westman Islands. At the islands, you will observe the Das neue Gästehaus Lambastaðir ist 7 km östlich von Selfoss an der Ringstrasse new mountain Eldfell, that formed in an eruption in 1973,1 gelegen. the buzzing Alle 11 Zimmer birdlife, haben Parketfussboden, and the busy eigene fishermen’ Badezimmer, Zugangs zum Hot Pot und WLAN. Wir bieten Frühstück an. Die Aussicht ist sehr schön life at the harbour. We recommend you to visit the museumund die Umgebung Eldheimar. lädt zum Aufenthalt We say im Freien this inmuseum der Natur und is in a Tiernähe must ein. visit for everyone coming to Westman Islands. ThisLambastaðir exhibition liegt sehrfocuses günstig gelegenon the - 70km one zum of Gullfoss, the Iceland´s 61km zum Geysir biggest und 43km zum Þingvellir Nationalpark. Die Stadt Selfoss (7km) bietet ein grosses Schwimmbad, nature disaster; the 1973 volcanic eruption in Eldfell.Restaurants, The Icelandic Golf und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. eruption in Heimaey Andere Aktivitäten 1973 wie buried Reiten, Vogelbeobachtung und Museen sind ebenfalls in der nahen Umgebung möglich. around four hundreds of houses. Archaeologists havePERFEKTE been uncovering LAGE FÜR TAGESTOUREN what remained VON of UNSERER the buildings, PENSION AUS giving the island the nickname “Pompeii of the North”. The highlight of the exhibition is the house that has been dug up from the ashes and the entire museum,Guesthouse Eldheimar Lambastadir has been - 801 built Selfoss around - Iceland the remains of Tel: +354 777 0705 - Email: [email protected] - Website: www.lambastadir.is that home. It’s totally worth seeing the museum and get closer to the history of Heimaey. You can have a look at the aquarium and the Scandinavian church at Skansinn, also small shops located at the main island centre that sell handmade souvenirs. You can take a walk along Iceland´s most recent lava field, which is located high above the street level. There are also signposts indicating the former locations of buildings that used to be and to aid your imagination. With possible addition to this day tour you can sail around the island Heimaey, with the tour operator Viking tour and in some cases take land in other islands at Heimaey archipelago, the roundtrip takes about 90 minutes. During summer you will be able to observe the birdlife up close and personal and if you are lucky, you might see whales playing a variety of games. At last, you will take the ferry back to the harbour in South Iceland. From there you return to Lambastadir Guesthouse if you are going to stay there another night. The sailing scehdule for the ferry is on website www.herjolfur.is

The ferry Herjólfur. Seljalandsfoss. One of the Westman Islands.

Eldheimar museum. The captain on board Viking tour. The aquarium.

15 LocatedLocated centrally centrally in South Iceland in DasSouth Hotel liegt Iceland zentral in Südisland GUESTHOUSE Reykjavik Das Hotel liegtGuesthouse Ke avik Lambastadir LAMBASTADIR zentral inSelfoss Südisland Hella

Das neue Gästehaus Lambastaðir ist 7 km östlich von Selfoss an der Ringstrasse 1 gelegen. Alle 11 Zimmer haben Parketfussboden, eigene Badezimmer, Zugang zum Hot Pot und WLAN. Wir bieten Frühstück an. Die Aussicht ist sehr schön und die Umgebung lädt zum Aufenthalt im Freien in der Natur und in Tiernähe ein. Lambastaðir liegt sehr günstig gelegen - 70km zum Gullfoss, 61km zum Geysir und 43km zum Þingvellir Nationalpark. Die Stadt Selfoss (7km) bietet ein grosses Schwimmbad, Restaurants, Golf und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Andere Aktivitäten wie Reiten, Vogelbeobachtung und Museen sind ebenfalls in der nahen Umgebung möglich. PERFEKTE LAGE FÜR TAGESTOUREN VON UNSERER PENSION AUS

Guesthouse Lambastadir - 801 Selfoss - Iceland Tel: +354 777 0705 - Email: [email protected] - Website: www.lambastadir.is You can pick up the GPS track for this tour on our website, http://www.lambastadir.is/en/sidur/landmannalaugar-4x4 You Landmannalaugar Distance: 270 km to Landmannalaugar and back Guesthouse Lambastadir - Duration: 8 10 hours. Only open during summer.

16 LocatedLocated centrally centrally in South Iceland in 4 x 4 car needed for this day tour. DasSouth Hotel liegt Iceland zentral in Südisland GUESTHOUSE Reykjavik Das Hotel liegtGuesthouse Ke avik Lambastadir LAMBASTADIR Only open during summer. zentral inSelfoss Südisland Hella Landmannalaugar - A unique day tour from our guesthouse This pearl of the interior is situated in a valley between colorful mountains at the dark edge of the rhyolite lava field Laugahraun. Many hot and cold springs create a warm bathing brook, in the middle of this spectacular setting. You begin the day by driving to the rock ledge Gaukshöfði. There, you have a good view towards Guesthouse Lambastaðir is a new guesthouse located 7 km east of Selfoss by highwaythe no volcano 1. All eleven Mt. rooms Hekla have hardwood and also floors overand private the bathrooms, free access to hot tub, parking and internet. Breakfast is served on site. A good view can be enjoyedvalley from Þjórsárdalur, the guesthouse offering which opportunities the yearfor being 1104 outdoors to enjoy the nature and becameanimals. Lambastaðir deserted is well following situated for day one trips, of70km Mt. to Gullfoss, 61km to Geysir, and 43km to Thingvellir National Park. The nearby town of Selfoss (7km) offers restaurants, indoor/outdoorHekla eruptions. swimming pools, From golf and there shopping. you Other drive entertainment to the such as horse riding, bird watching and museums are also situated in the local communities. PERFECT LOCATIONwaterfall FORHjálp. DAY The TOURS Basalt FROM Figures OUR GUEST around HOUSE the waterfall is beautiful frame of foaming Landmannalaugar. Das neue Gästehaus Lambastaðir ist 7 km östlich von Selfoss an der Ringstrasse 1 gelegen.water. Alle 11 Now Zimmer you haben should Parketfussboden, drive eigene to Stöng Badezimmer, Zugang zum Hot Pot und WLAN. Wir bieten Frühstück an. Die Aussicht ist sehr schön where there are ruins of a real Viking settlement farm.und die The Umgebung farm lädt is zumbelieved Aufenthalt to im haveFreien in been der Natur buried und in Tiernähe under ein. the volcanic ash in 1104 following the eruption of theLambastaðir volcano liegt sehrHekla. günstig The gelegen Viking - 70km zum Gaukur Gullfoss, 61kmÞrándilsson zum Geysir und 43km zum Þingvellir Nationalpark. Die Stadt Selfoss (7km) bietet ein grosses Schwimmbad, lived at Stöng. Only five minutes drive from StöngRestaurants, you should Golf und stop Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. at the valley Andere called Aktivitäten Gjáin, wie a Reiten, lovely Vogelbeobachtung und Museen sind ebenfalls in der nahen Umgebung möglich. lush little valley, full of twisting lava, other-worldlyPERFEKTE caves and LAGE spectacular FÜR TAGESTOUREN waterfalls. VON Gjáin UNSERER simply PENSION AUS means rift, and it was a filming location in Game of Thrones. Now you should be ready driving up to the highland where the landscape looks a little like on theGuesthouse moon. You Lambastadir should -drive 801 Selfoss to Hnausapollur, - Iceland a crater Tel: +354 777 0705 - Email: [email protected] - Website: www.lambastadir.is formed in a 15th century eruption. As you will be ready at this point for bathing in a hot natural pool or wanting to go hiking, which ever you feel like doing, you now drive to Landmannalaugar. Once you feel energized enough to move on, you drive down Dómidalur, a luscious valley just north of the volcano Mt. Hekla and on your way back you can visit Fossabrekkur waterfalls. If the time is enough you should stop at the Mt. Hekla visitor centre at Leirubakki. At last you return to Lambastadir Guesthouse if you are going to stay there for another night. This is a long day tour where you can expect to see colorful and unusual landscapes. The road to Landmannalaugar is only open during the summer months and is only for experienced drivers on four wheel The colorful rhyolite mountains drive vehicles. at Landmannalaugar.

The water fall Hjálp. Fossabrekkur. Gjáin, cannyon.

Eruption crater Hnausapollur. Landmannalaugar. Landmannalaugar highland mountains.

17 LocatedLocated centrally centrally in South Iceland in DasSouth Hotel liegt Iceland zentral in Südisland GUESTHOUSE Reykjavik Das Hotel liegtGuesthouse Ke avik Lambastadir LAMBASTADIR zentral inSelfoss Südisland Hella

Das neue Gästehaus Lambastaðir ist 7 km östlich von Selfoss an der Ringstrasse 1 gelegen. Alle 11 Zimmer haben Parketfussboden, eigene Badezimmer, Zugang zum Hot Pot und WLAN. Wir bieten Frühstück an. Die Aussicht ist sehr schön und die Umgebung lädt zum Aufenthalt im Freien in der Natur und in Tiernähe ein. Lambastaðir liegt sehr günstig gelegen - 70km zum Gullfoss, 61km zum Geysir und 43km zum Þingvellir Nationalpark. Die Stadt Selfoss (7km) bietet ein grosses Schwimmbad, Restaurants, Golf und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Andere Aktivitäten wie Reiten, Vogelbeobachtung und Museen sind ebenfalls in der nahen Umgebung möglich. PERFEKTE LAGE FÜR TAGESTOUREN VON UNSERER PENSION AUS

Guesthouse Lambastadir - 801 Selfoss - Iceland Tel: +354 777 0705 - Email: [email protected] - Website: www.lambastadir.is You can pick up the GPS track for this tour on our website, http://www.lambastadir.is/en/sidur/fjallabak-4-x-4 You Landmannalaugar - Fjallabak Distance: 385 km to Landmannalaugar - Fjallabak and back Guesthouse Lambastadir Duration: 10 12 hours. Only open during summer.

18 LocatedLocated centrally centrally in South Iceland in 4 x 4 car needed for this day tour. DasSouth Hotel liegt Iceland zentral in Südisland GUESTHOUSE Reykjavik Das Hotel liegtGuesthouse Ke avik Lambastadir LAMBASTADIR Only open during summer. zentral inSelfoss Südisland Hella Landmannalaugar, Fjallabak - A long day tour from our guesthouse This pearl of the interior is situated in a valley between colorful mountains at the dark edge of the rhyolite lava field Laugahraun. Many hot and cold springs create a warm bathing brook, in the middle of this spectacular setting. You begin the day by driving to the rock ledge Gaukshöfði. There, you have a good view towards the volcano Mt. Hekla and also Guesthouse Lambastaðir is a new guesthouse located 7 km east of Selfoss by highwayover no the1. All valley eleven rooms Þjórsárdalur, have hardwood whichfloors and theprivate year bathrooms, free 1104access to became hot tub, parking deserted and internet. following Breakfast is one served of on Mt.site. A good view can be enjoyed from the guesthouse offering opportunities for being outdoors to enjoy the nature andHekla animals. eruptions.Lambastaðir is well From situated there for day you trips, drive70km to Gullfoss,to the 61km to Geysir, and 43km to Thingvellir National Park. The nearby town of Selfoss (7km) offers restaurants, indoor/outdoorwaterfall Hjálp.swimming Thepools, golfBasalt and shopping. Figures Other around entertainment such Landmannalaugar, Fjallbak. as horse riding,the bird waterfall watching and is museums beautiful are also frame situated ofin the foaming local communities. PERFECT LOCATION FOR DAY TOURS FROM OUR GUEST HOUSE water. Now you should drive to Stöng where there are ruins of a real Viking settlement farm. The farm Das neue Gästehaus Lambastaðir ist 7 km östlich von Selfoss an der Ringstrasse is believed to have been buried under the volcanic ash in1 1104gelegen. following Alle 11 Zimmer the haben eruption Parketfussboden, of the eigene volcano Badezimmer, Zugang zum Hot Pot und WLAN. Wir bieten Frühstück an. Die Aussicht ist sehr schön Hekla. The Viking Gaukur Þrándilsson lived at Stöng.und die Only Umgebung five lädt zumminutes Aufenthalt drive im Freien from in derStöng Natur undyou in Tiernäheshould ein. stop at the valley called Gjáin, a lovely lush little valley,Lambastaðir full liegt of sehr twisting günstig gelegen lava, - 70km other-worldly zum Gullfoss, 61km caves zum Geysir and und 43km zum Þingvellir Nationalpark. Die Stadt Selfoss (7km) bietet ein grosses Schwimmbad, spectacular waterfalls. Gjáin simply means rift, andRestaurants, it was a Golf filming und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. location in AndereGame Aktivitäten ofThrones. wie Reiten, Now Vogelbeobachtung und Museen sind ebenfalls in der nahen Umgebung möglich. you should be ready driving up to the highland where the landscape looks a little like on the moon. You PERFEKTE LAGE FÜR TAGESTOUREN VON UNSERER PENSION AUS should drive to Hnausapollur, a crater formed in a 15th century eruption. As you will be ready at this point for bathing in a hot natural pool or wanting toGuesthouse go hiking, Lambastadir which ever - 801you Selfoss feel like - Iceland doing, you now drive to Landmannalaugar. Once you feel energizedTel: enough +354 777 to0705 move - Email: on, [email protected] you drive to - Website:Eldgjá, www.lambastadir.is or “The Fire Fissure”, which is 40 km long and stretches from the glacier Mýrdalsjökull to the low mountain Gjátindur and beyond it further northeast. It is a unique natural phenomenon, which was created during a tremendous eruption around the year 900. In places it is 600 m wide and very deep. From there you drive to Vík in Mýrdal and then the South Coast back to Lambastadir Guesthouse if you are going to stay there for another night. This is a long day tour where you can expect to see colorful and unusual landscapes. The road to Landmannalaugar and Fjallabak is only open during the summer months and is only for experienced drivers on four wheel drive vehicles. You need to drive over small creeks and rivers.

Colorful mountains in Brandsgil. Landmannalaugar. Gjáin canyon.

Eruption crater Hnausapollur. Landmannalaugar. Fjallabak .

19 LocatedLocated centrally centrally in South Iceland in DasSouth Hotel liegt Iceland zentral in Südisland GUESTHOUSE Reykjavik Das Hotel liegtGuesthouse Ke avik Lambastadir LAMBASTADIR zentral inSelfoss Südisland Hella

Das neue Gästehaus Lambastaðir ist 7 km östlich von Selfoss an der Ringstrasse 1 gelegen. Alle 11 Zimmer haben Parketfussboden, eigene Badezimmer, Zugang zum Hot Pot und WLAN. Wir bieten Frühstück an. Die Aussicht ist sehr schön und die Umgebung lädt zum Aufenthalt im Freien in der Natur und in Tiernähe ein. Lambastaðir liegt sehr günstig gelegen - 70km zum Gullfoss, 61km zum Geysir und 43km zum Þingvellir Nationalpark. Die Stadt Selfoss (7km) bietet ein grosses Schwimmbad, Restaurants, Golf und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Andere Aktivitäten wie Reiten, Vogelbeobachtung und Museen sind ebenfalls in der nahen Umgebung möglich. PERFEKTE LAGE FÜR TAGESTOUREN VON UNSERER PENSION AUS

Guesthouse Lambastadir - 801 Selfoss - Iceland Tel: +354 777 0705 - Email: [email protected] - Website: www.lambastadir.is You can pick up the GPS track for this tour on our website, http://www.lambastadir.is/en/sidur/fjallabak-4-x-4 You Þórsmörk Distance: 220 km toÞórsmörk and back to Guesthouse Lambastadir - Duration: 8 9 hours. Only open during summer.

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Guesthouse Lambastaðir islarge, a new guesthouse four wheel located drive 7 km east vehicle, of Selfoss by highway no 1. All eleven rooms have hardwood floors and private bathrooms, free access to hot tub, parkingis anand absoluteinternet. Breakfast necessity is served onwith site. A good view can be enjoyed from the guesthouse offering opportunities for being outdoors to enjoy the nature and animals. Lambastaðiraddidion is well situated of for muchday trips, experience70km to Gullfoss, 61km to Geysir, and 43km to Thingvellir National Park. The nearby town of Selfoss (7km) offers restaurants, indoor/outdoor swimmingdriving pools, golf over and shopping. rivers Other and entertainment rough such as horse riding, bird watching and museumslandscape. are also You situated begin in the localthe communities. day PERFECT LOCATION FOR DAY TOURS FROM OUR GUEST HOUSE by driving from Lambastadir Das neue Gästehaus Lambastaðir ist 7 km östlich von Selfoss an der Ringstrasse 1 gelegen. Alle 11 Zimmer habenGuesthouse Parketfussboden, to theeigene waterfalll Badezimmer, Zugang zum Hot Pot und WLAN. Wir bieten Frühstück an. Die Aussicht ist sehr schön und die Umgebung lädt zum AufenthaltUrriðafoss. im Freien in der Urriðafoss Natur und in Tiernähe is ein. Þórsmörk. Lambastaðir liegt sehr günstig gelegen - 70km zum Gullfoss, 61km zum Geysir und 43km zum Þingvellir Nationalpark. Die Stadta waterfall Selfoss (7km) locatedbietet ein grosses in the Schwimmbad, Restaurants, Golf und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Andere Aktivitäten wie Reiten, river Þjórsá in southwest Iceland and is the watermostVogelbeobachtung waterfall und in Museen Iceland. sind ebenfalls In the in earlyder nahen days Umgebung of power möglich. companies plans were to build a power plant in UrriðafossPERFEKTE and LAGE make FÜR a TAGESTOUREN railway to Reykjavík VON UNSERER from PENSION the AUS waterfall. It did not happen but now the energy company Landsvirkjun is planning to build hydropower Guesthouse Lambastadir - 801 Selfoss - Iceland stations on the lower part of Þjórsár river, at UrriðafossTel: +354 and 777 Núpur. 0705 - Email: In [email protected] community - Website: there iswww.lambastadir.is no consensus about the project and it is pending. From the waterfall Urriðafoss you drive towards east and throughout the historical area Rangárvallasýsla, the setting of the medieval saga Njálssaga. You will drive to Seljalandsfoss, a beautiful, high waterfall you can walk behind. From there, you will be driving over small rivers and creeks towards your next destination, where there used to be the glacier lagoon at Gígjökull. This lagoon actually disapeared in a big flood when the glacier Eyjafjallajökull erupted in april 2010. From there you drive over rivers and rough landscape to Þórsmörk. Do not try to drive over the river Krossá when you arrive to Þórsmörk. When you arrive at Þórsmörk you can hike through the diverse landscape at the glaciers roots. From Þórsmork you head back the same road and stop at Stakkholtsgjá for a short while and at last you return to Lambastadir Guesthouse if you are going to stay there for another night. This is an exciting and unforgettable day tour, bringing you good memories of Iceland´s nature.

The water fall Seljalandsfoss. The lagoon at Gígjökull before eruption. The lagoon at Gígjökull after eruption.

Básar, Þórsmörk. The waterfall Urriðafoss. Hiking at Þórsmörk.

21 LocatedLocated centrally centrally in South Iceland in DasSouth Hotel liegt Iceland zentral in Südisland GUESTHOUSE Reykjavik Das Hotel liegtGuesthouse Ke avik Lambastadir LAMBASTADIR zentral inSelfoss Südisland Hella

Das neue Gästehaus Lambastaðir ist 7 km östlich von Selfoss an der Ringstrasse 1 gelegen. Alle 11 Zimmer haben Parketfussboden, eigene Badezimmer, Zugang zum Hot Pot und WLAN. Wir bieten Frühstück an. Die Aussicht ist sehr schön und die Umgebung lädt zum Aufenthalt im Freien in der Natur und in Tiernähe ein. Lambastaðir liegt sehr günstig gelegen - 70km zum Gullfoss, 61km zum Geysir und 43km zum Þingvellir Nationalpark. Die Stadt Selfoss (7km) bietet ein grosses Schwimmbad, Restaurants, Golf und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Andere Aktivitäten wie Reiten, Vogelbeobachtung und Museen sind ebenfalls in der nahen Umgebung möglich. PERFEKTE LAGE FÜR TAGESTOUREN VON UNSERER PENSION AUS

Guesthouse Lambastadir - 801 Selfoss - Iceland Tel: +354 777 0705 - Email: [email protected] - Website: www.lambastadir.is You can pick up the GPS track for this tour on our website, http://www.lambastadir.is/en/sidur/jokulsarlagoon You Jökulsárlón Distance: 700 km to the lagoon Jökulsárlón and back to Guesthouse Lambastadir - Duration: 11 - 13 hours Distance: 700 km to the lagoon Jökulsárlón and back Guesthouse Lambastadir - Duration: 11

22 LocatedLocated centrally centrally in South Iceland in DasSouth Hotel liegt Iceland zentral in Südisland GUESTHOUSE Reykjavik Das Hotel liegtGuesthouse Ke avik Lambastadir LAMBASTADIR zentral inSelfoss Südisland Hella The lagoon Jökulsárlón - A long day tour from our guesthouse On the way to Skaftafell and to the lagoon Jökulsárlón there are many interesting places to visit but because this is a long day tour our suggestion is to drive straight from our guesthouse to Skaftafell. The National park, Skaftafell, established in 1967 (400-500 Guesthouse Lambastaðir is a new guesthouse located 7 km east of Selfoss by highway no 1. All elevensquare rooms have kilometres), hardwood floors contains and private bathrooms, free access to hot tub, parking and internet. Breakfast is served on site. A good view can be enjoyed from the guesthousesome offering of the opportunities most precious for being outdoors to enjoy the nature and animals. Lambastaðirnatural is well situated pearls for dayof trips, the 70km country. to Gullfoss, The 61km to Geysir, and 43km to Thingvellir National Park. The nearby town of Selfoss (7km) offers restaurants, indoor/outdoor swimmingrugged pools, landscapes,golf and shopping. mountainsOther entertainment such as horse riding, bird watching and museums are also situated in the local communities. PERFECT LOCATION FORand DAY glaciers, TOURS FROM the flora OUR GUEST and the HOUSE fauna have a magnetic influence The lagoon, Jokulsarlon. Das neue Gästehaus Lambastaðir ist 7 km östlich von Selfoss an der Ringstrasse 1 gelegen. Alle 11 Zimmeron haben the Parketfussboden, visitors. If eigene you Badezimmer, feel like Zugang zum Hot Pot und WLAN. Wir bieten Frühstück an. Die Aussicht ist sehr schön hiking you can walk to the water fall, Svartifoss (Blackund die Fall)Umgebung which lädt zum is Aufenthalt one of im the Freien most in der popular Natur und in sights Tiernähe inein. Lambastaðir liegt sehr günstig gelegen - 70km zum Gullfoss, 61km zum Geysir und 43km the park. It is surrounded by dark lava columns, whichzum Þingvellir gave riseNationalpark. to its Diename. Stadt Selfoss The (7km)base bietet of thisein grosses waterfall Schwimmbad, is noteworthy for its sharp rocks. New hexagonal columnRestaurants, sections Golf und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. break off faster Andere than Aktivitäten the falling wie Reiten, water Vogelbeobachtung und Museen sind ebenfalls in der nahen Umgebung möglich. wears down the edges. These basalt columns have providedPERFEKTE inspiration LAGE FÜR TAGESTOUREN for Icelandic VON architects, UNSERER most PENSION AUS visibly in the Hallgrímskirkja church in Reykjavík, and also the National Theatre. From the National Park you should drive to the lagoon Jökulsárlón. PriorGuesthouse to 1950 Lambastadir the 1½ km - long801 Selfoss course - Iceland of the glacial Tel: +354 777 0705 - Email: [email protected] - Website: www.lambastadir.is river Jökulsá was uninterrupted by any lagoon. Since then the glacier tongue has retreated and a lagoon, gradually increasing in area, was created. The average flow of the river is 250-300 m³/sec. and the edge of the glacier snout floats on the water. It calves into the lagoon and icebergs of different sizes can be seen aground and melting rather quickly. The lagoon is 284 meters deep. The river gets shorter and shorter, mainly because of the constant sea erosion, which eventually is going to destroy the bridge (built in 1967). The result will be a deep bay, which is going to grow longer the further the glacier snout retreats. The lagoon’s surface has been lowered almost to sea level and sea water enters with the tides, increasing the water temperature. Salmon, capelin and herring enter the lagoon and the harbour seals follow the food. Eider ducks are very common on the lagoon. It is an unforgettable adventure to take a boat trip between the icebergs to admire the natural ice sculptures and the blue green colour of the ice. From the lagoon you drive to our guesthouse or to the hotel you will be staying at next night.

Boat tour on the lagoon Jökulsárlón. The South Coast near the lagoon. The South Coast near the lagoon.

Öræfajökull, the highest peak in Iceland. The volcano Eyjafjallajökull. The South Coast near Vík.

23 Important websites for travelers: http://www.vedur.is/

The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) is a public institution under the auspices of the Ministry for the Environment and Natural Resources. The role of the IMO is to contribute towards to public safety, the safeguarding of property, societal efficiency, sustainable use of natural resources and to conduct research in fields within it’s purview. The IMO monitors the air, the land and the ocean, evaluates, analyses and interprets data, provides services to users and disseminates relevant information and warnings to the public. Weather - Eartquakes - Northern lights - Volcano eruptions http://www.road.is/ Travel Info The Road and Coastal Administration (IRCA) uses this website to circulate information about road conditions and the weather. IRCA has a telephone service for the same purpose; the number is a four-digit number 1777 or an answering machine in English 1778. The same information are on RUV’s text TV on pages 470-494. In 1777 (if problems use +354 522 1100) information can also be found about service on the roads, opening of mountain roads etc. In wintertime 1777 is open from 06:30 – 22:00 and from 08:00 – 16:00 in the summertime.

http://www.safetravel.is/

The Icelandic road conditions can be different to the conditions you are used to at home, with narrower roads, rough gravel roads, icy and snowy roads and even wild animals crossing the main road. Before you begin your travel, please check with www.safetravel.is for information about how to travel safely in Iceland. safetravel The official source for safe adventure in Iceland.