Úlfhildur Elín's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Seljalandsfoss
ÞórsmerkurvegurIt is an amazing waterfall that you can walk behind!
Inside a cave is a big waterfall, you can’t see it from a distance but it is an amazing experience
20 locals recommend
Gljufrabui
ÞórsmerkurvegurInside a cave is a big waterfall, you can’t see it from a distance but it is an amazing experience
Food scene
The almost national dish of Iceland. The hot dogs here are the best in the world
191 locals recommend
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
1 TryggvagataThe almost national dish of Iceland. The hot dogs here are the best in the world
Amazing walk path
This one is just a 5 minute walk from here! It is a long river with a long walk path up and down from it
159 locals recommend
Elliðaárdalur
This one is just a 5 minute walk from here! It is a long river with a long walk path up and down from it
Neighbourhoods
This is a cozy suburb with a lot families that live here. Everyone knows english (so don’t worry) but are not very used to travelers here ;)
7 locals recommend
Árbær
This is a cozy suburb with a lot families that live here. Everyone knows english (so don’t worry) but are not very used to travelers here ;)
Museum
This is a museum about icelands history. From the vikings all the way up to the 90’s
393 locals recommend
National Museum of Iceland
41 SuðurgataThis is a museum about icelands history. From the vikings all the way up to the 90’s
This is an outdoor museum about Iceland, different houses with different stories and also very old and cool Icelandic things
168 locals recommend
Árbær Open Air Museum
KistuhylurThis is an outdoor museum about Iceland, different houses with different stories and also very old and cool Icelandic things
Traveler advice
Getting around
Icelanders rely mostly on their own car but we also have bus
Buses here can get you anywhere, and stops are never far away
What to pack
WARM CLOTHES
Always remember that it is very cold here! Remember to pack your most warm clothing and comfortable shoes!
Ways to save
Restaurants are expensive
Restaurants here are very expensive. I recommend to just buy food in the store and cook at home
Useful phrases
Good morning/day/evening
Góðan daginn :)