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Around Ölfusborgir

In the neighbourhood of Ölfusborgir there is a wide range of entertainment, outdoor life, swimming places and food. Here we have gathered some interesting places to visit during the stay.

Swimming and relaxation

Geothermal heat and water in different forms, from the town pool to a new geothermal bath by the Reykjadalsá river.

Reykjaböð at the foot of Reykjadal

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Reykjaböð

A new geothermal bath and bathhouse at the foot of Reykjadal with geothermal water, sauna and cold pools.

The Árhólmar area, Hveragerði

The pool at Laugaskarð

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The Laugaskarður pool

A 50 metre pool in Hveragerði with hot tubs and a natural steam bath. See current opening hours on the pool's website.

Laugaskarð, 810 Hveragerði

Outdoors and adventure

Routes into the geothermal landscape and experiences with views over Hveragerði.

A guest on the Mega Zipline zip line near Hveragerði

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Mega Zipline Iceland

A zip line over Svartagljúfur gorge at the start of the hiking route in Reykjadal. See bookings and conditions with the operator.

Reykjadalur, Hveragerði

Bathing spot by the hot river in Reykjadal

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Reykjadalur

A hiking route through a geothermal area to the hot Reykjadalsá river, where it is possible to bathe. Follow marked paths and take care around hot springs.

By Hveragerði

A mountain biker at a viewpoint on a photograph from Iceland Activities

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Iceland Activities

A tour operator in Hveragerði offering among other things cycling tours, hikes and other outdoor activities. See tours and bookings on their website.

Hveragerði

Culture and geothermal

A geothermal area and art in Hveragerði.

Steam rising from the geothermal area in Hveragarðurinn

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Hveragarðurinn

A geothermal park in the town centre of Hveragerði where steam and hot springs can be seen in a natural setting.

Hveramörk 13, 810 Hveragerði

The building of Listasafn Árnesinga in Hveragerði

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Listasafn Árnesinga

An art museum in Hveragerði with exhibitions of visual art. See current exhibitions on the museum's website.

Austurmörk 21, 810 Hveragerði

Food and ice cream

Places to stop in Hveragerði for a meal, coffee or ice cream.

Kjörísland in Hveragerði

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Kjörísland

The Kjörís ice cream shop with ice cream dishes, liquorice, scoop ice cream, coffee and other refreshments.

Hveragerði

Inside the restaurant Hofland Eatery

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Hofland Eatery

A family-friendly restaurant with pizzas and grilled dishes, with an emphasis on Icelandic ingredients.

Sunnumörk 2, 810 Hveragerði

Pizza in a wood-fired oven at Ölverk

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Ölverk

A pizza place and brewery in Hveragerði. The pizzas are baked in a wood-fired oven and the brewery makes use of geothermal heat.

Breiðamörk 2, 810 Hveragerði

Food in the Food Hall of South Iceland in Gróðurhúsið

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Gróðurhúsið — The Food Hall of South Iceland

A food hall in Gróðurhúsið with a variety of restaurants in one place.

Austurmörk 6, 810 Hveragerði

Drinks at the bar of HVER Restaurant

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HVER Restaurant

A first-class restaurant in Hótel Örk with an à la carte menu, group menus and a bar.

Breiðamörk 1c, 810 Hveragerði

A meal on a table at Matkráin

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Matkráin

A bistro-style restaurant with Danish specialities — smørrebrød, small dishes and brunch. Matkráin is the little sister of Jómfrúin in central Reykjavík.

Breiðamörk 10, 810 Hveragerði

Shops and services

Essentials and small purchases for the stay.

A Bónus store on a photograph from Bónus

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Bónus

A grocery store in Hveragerði for shopping for the stay.

Sunnumörk 2, 810 Hveragerði

Skincare products from Gamla Apótekið on a photograph from Apótekarinn

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Apótekarinn

The pharmacy in Hveragerði with over-the-counter medicine, skin and cosmetic products and further products in the field of health.

Sunnumörk, 810 Hveragerði

The Icemart shop in Hveragerði with outdoor clothing

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Icewear

The Icemart shop in Sunnumörk offers outdoor clothing and products from Icewear, including of Icelandic wool, as well as souvenirs.

Sunnumörk 2, 810 Hveragerði

Opening hours and availability can change. Check the latest information on the website of each place before setting off.