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Reykholt
Reykholt is one of Iceland's most notable historical sites. It houses a cultural centre and a church.
Reykholt is most famous for being the home of Iceland's best-known author Snorri Sturluson during the years 1206-1241. An ancient geothermally-heated pool, Snorralaug, is named after him. It is one of the few things preserved whole from Iceland´s medieval period.
Snorrastofa is a cultural centre and institute for research in medieval studies. Snorrastofa offers historical exhibitions and guided tours and lectures. Music recitals are held in the church of Reykholt.
Visit Reykholts website www.snorrastofa.is
There is one hotel in Reykholt see more here.
Reykholt
GPS Points
N64° 39' 53.661" W21° 17' 32.068"
Postal code
320
Road number
518
Travel directory for Reykholt
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Restaurants
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Camping
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Steindórsstaðir
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1 x 2 pers. cottage (22 m2 - one bedroom + loft) and 1 x 4 pers. cottage (47 m2 - 2 bedrooms + loft). Both houses with hot tub.
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Kópareykir-Cottages
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Guesthouses
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Fossatún Pod Village
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Guesthouse Gamli Bær
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Fosshotel Reykholt
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Húsafell Walking Tours
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Skrifla Golf Club
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Tour Operators
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Giljar - Horses & Handcrafts
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Kleppjárnsreykir Swimming pool
A pleasant swimming pool, in close proximity to one of the most powerful hot springs in Europe, Deildartunga Spring. An outside pool, hot tub and a gym.
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Swimming Pools
Golf Courses
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Husafell Golf Club
9-hole golf course in Húsafell, one of the most frequented tourist attractions in Iceland, which is not surprising, as it is recognised as being one of Iceland's natural gems.
Exceptionally good weat
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Sturlureykirhorses / Visiting HorseFram
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Húsafell Geothermal Baths
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The Icelandic Goat Center Háafell
Háafell farm is a goat farm and the visitors receive a warm welcome from the goats.
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Visiting HorseFarm
Horse Activities
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Ólafur Flosason
Travel Agency
- Breiðabólstaður
- 320 Reykholt í Borgarfirði
- 897-9323
