Agusta’s guidebook

Agusta
Agusta’s guidebook

Private, Secluded, Northern Lights and Starry Sky

Location
The cabin is perfect for cooking/preparing meals and enjoying meals together. The common area kitchen and dining is very large and roomy, dinging table is about 13 feet long beautiful handmade by local furniture maker. The huge windows show endless views. This location is ideal for a longer stay, you can travel 2-3 hours every direction for all the best sites of Iceland. Luxury beds with non allergenic dreamy comforters.
Hrifunes Nature Park
Hrífunesvegur
The cabin is perfect for cooking/preparing meals and enjoying meals together. The common area kitchen and dining is very large and roomy, dinging table is about 13 feet long beautiful handmade by local furniture maker. The huge windows show endless views. This location is ideal for a longer stay, you can travel 2-3 hours every direction for all the best sites of Iceland. Luxury beds with non allergenic dreamy comforters.

Neighborhoods highland

Nearby highlands and favorite sights
Landamannalaugar is located just over 2 hours drive from the cabin inland to the highlands of Iceland
Landmannaleið
Landmannaleið
Landamannalaugar is located just over 2 hours drive from the cabin inland to the highlands of Iceland

Interesting locations west of Cabin 9

Locations you find on the way between Reykjavík and Cabin 9
Seljalandsfoss – waterfall Accessible: All year Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/tXF9h44edtVVCS3w8 Seljalandsfoss is a 60-meter-high waterfall you can walk behind when conditions allow. Located close to the nr. 1 ring road if you drive a short distance in road 249 that leads into Þórsmörk. Right next to Seljalandsfoss are three smaller water Fossatúnsfoss, Millufoss and Gljúfrabúi. Tour operator Southcost Adventures https://southadventure.is/ that offers snowmobile rides on Eyjafjallajökull volcano/glacier and super truck tour into Þórsmörk. WC is available Parking fee is charged at Seljalandsfoss
160 locals recommend
Seljalandsfoss
Þórsmerkurvegur
160 locals recommend
Seljalandsfoss – waterfall Accessible: All year Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/tXF9h44edtVVCS3w8 Seljalandsfoss is a 60-meter-high waterfall you can walk behind when conditions allow. Located close to the nr. 1 ring road if you drive a short distance in road 249 that leads into Þórsmörk. Right next to Seljalandsfoss are three smaller water Fossatúnsfoss, Millufoss and Gljúfrabúi. Tour operator Southcost Adventures https://southadventure.is/ that offers snowmobile rides on Eyjafjallajökull volcano/glacier and super truck tour into Þórsmörk. WC is available Parking fee is charged at Seljalandsfoss
Skógarfoss – waterfall Accessible: All year Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/2ENEyU21aur4diWn9 Skógafoss is a 60-meter-high waterfall in the south of Iceland. Located close to the nr. 1 ring road by the road 2420. Restaurants: Mia's Country Van - Local Fish & Chips https://www.facebook.com/miascountryvan/ Hotel Skógafoss Bistro Bar https://hotelskogafoss.is/restaurant/ WC is available
110 locals recommend
Skógafoss Waterfall
Gönguleið um Fimmvörðuháls
110 locals recommend
Skógarfoss – waterfall Accessible: All year Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/2ENEyU21aur4diWn9 Skógafoss is a 60-meter-high waterfall in the south of Iceland. Located close to the nr. 1 ring road by the road 2420. Restaurants: Mia's Country Van - Local Fish & Chips https://www.facebook.com/miascountryvan/ Hotel Skógafoss Bistro Bar https://hotelskogafoss.is/restaurant/ WC is available
Sólheimajökull – Glacier Accessible: All year Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/KWx6v5TcYcbucTU6A Outlet glacier flowing from Mýrdalsjökull. Located close to the nr. 1 ring road, short drive on road 221. Tour operators offer glacier hikes, snowmobile rides, ATV rides and kayak boat tours in the area. • Arcanum https://www.arcanum.is/ • Mountainguides https://www.mountainguides.is/
27 locals recommend
Sólheimajökull
Sólheimajökulsvegur
27 locals recommend
Sólheimajökull – Glacier Accessible: All year Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/KWx6v5TcYcbucTU6A Outlet glacier flowing from Mýrdalsjökull. Located close to the nr. 1 ring road, short drive on road 221. Tour operators offer glacier hikes, snowmobile rides, ATV rides and kayak boat tours in the area. • Arcanum https://www.arcanum.is/ • Mountainguides https://www.mountainguides.is/
Solheimasandur Plane Wreck Accessible: All year Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/8xGG11nUykkSGG148 US Navy aircraft crashed on Sólheimasandur in November 1973. it has featured in countless traveler photos, a Bollywood movie, several TV commercials and music videos, perhaps most famously in a 2007 Sigur Rós documentary, and more recently in the video for Justin Bieber’s ”I’ll Show You”. Parking lot located on nr. 1 ring road and it is about a 45-minute hike one-way to the site. Plain Wreck Shuttle https://www.arcanum.is/tours/the-plane-wreck-shuttle/
9 locals recommend
Solheimasandur Plane Wreck
9 locals recommend
Solheimasandur Plane Wreck Accessible: All year Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/8xGG11nUykkSGG148 US Navy aircraft crashed on Sólheimasandur in November 1973. it has featured in countless traveler photos, a Bollywood movie, several TV commercials and music videos, perhaps most famously in a 2007 Sigur Rós documentary, and more recently in the video for Justin Bieber’s ”I’ll Show You”. Parking lot located on nr. 1 ring road and it is about a 45-minute hike one-way to the site. Plain Wreck Shuttle https://www.arcanum.is/tours/the-plane-wreck-shuttle/
Dyrhóley – Sea cliffs Accessible: All year Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/kuPUtBccENm2ByJbA Dyrhóley are sea cliffs with a light house. The sea has carved arches into the rock. Located off the nr. 1 ring road, a short drive on road 218. WC is available
39 locals recommend
Dyrholaey
39 locals recommend
Dyrhóley – Sea cliffs Accessible: All year Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/kuPUtBccENm2ByJbA Dyrhóley are sea cliffs with a light house. The sea has carved arches into the rock. Located off the nr. 1 ring road, a short drive on road 218. WC is available
Reynisfjara – basalt columns / black sand beach Accessible: All year Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/JdxbevjXEeTd6LgAA At Reynisfjara you will see beautiful basalt columns, rock formations that are very interesting. During the summer months you can see puffins. Please be careful on the black sand beach, the rouge waves Restaurant: Black Beach Restaurant https://www.svartafjaran.com/ WC is available
28 locals recommend
Reynisfjara Beach
28 locals recommend
Reynisfjara – basalt columns / black sand beach Accessible: All year Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/JdxbevjXEeTd6LgAA At Reynisfjara you will see beautiful basalt columns, rock formations that are very interesting. During the summer months you can see puffins. Please be careful on the black sand beach, the rouge waves Restaurant: Black Beach Restaurant https://www.svartafjaran.com/ WC is available
Vík – small town Accessible: All year Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/26Ezav1AjKjZnxQZA Shop for groceries: Krónan https://kronan.is/kronan-dicount-grocery-store/ WC is available Restaurants: Smiðjan Brugghús https://smidjanbrugghus.is/ Restaurant Suður Vík https://www.facebook.com/Sudurvik Halldórskaffi https://www.halldorskaffi.is/
55 locals recommend
Vik
55 locals recommend
Vík – small town Accessible: All year Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/26Ezav1AjKjZnxQZA Shop for groceries: Krónan https://kronan.is/kronan-dicount-grocery-store/ WC is available Restaurants: Smiðjan Brugghús https://smidjanbrugghus.is/ Restaurant Suður Vík https://www.facebook.com/Sudurvik Halldórskaffi https://www.halldorskaffi.is/
Þakgil – canyon / camping ground Accessible: only during summer (June 1st – September 15th) Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/EHoLYhRz7u7oMJDy7 Þakgil has beautiful hiking trails. Located 14 km north on Road 214 that connects to the nr. 1 ring road 4,5 km east from Vík Þakgil camping ground http://www.thakgil.is/ WC is available
8 locals recommend
Þakgil
7 Sunnubraut
8 locals recommend
Þakgil – canyon / camping ground Accessible: only during summer (June 1st – September 15th) Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/EHoLYhRz7u7oMJDy7 Þakgil has beautiful hiking trails. Located 14 km north on Road 214 that connects to the nr. 1 ring road 4,5 km east from Vík Þakgil camping ground http://www.thakgil.is/ WC is available
Álftaversgígar – pseudocraters/lavas steam vents Accessible: All year Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/jALwRsPfLmmYfw4P6 Álftaversgígar are interesting pseudo craters or lavas steam vents created in the Eldgjá eruption y. 936 when lava flows over wet land Located at just off the nr. 1 ring road by the intersection of road 211
Álftaver
Álftaver
Álftaversgígar – pseudocraters/lavas steam vents Accessible: All year Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/jALwRsPfLmmYfw4P6 Álftaversgígar are interesting pseudo craters or lavas steam vents created in the Eldgjá eruption y. 936 when lava flows over wet land Located at just off the nr. 1 ring road by the intersection of road 211
Laufskálavarða – lava ridge Accessible: All year Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/yuZ2YY9ykBX286FF7 Laufskálavarða is a lava ridge, surrounded by stone cairns. Beautiful panoramic view on a clear day. Located right on the nr. 1 ring road at the intersection of road 209. WC is available
Laufskálavarða
Þjóðvegur
Laufskálavarða – lava ridge Accessible: All year Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/yuZ2YY9ykBX286FF7 Laufskálavarða is a lava ridge, surrounded by stone cairns. Beautiful panoramic view on a clear day. Located right on the nr. 1 ring road at the intersection of road 209. WC is available

Restaurants in Vík on the way from Reykjavík to the cabin (29 Miles / 47 KM or 35-minutes)

Brewpub that serves 180 gr grilled burgers, crispy chicken burger, hot wings, pulled pork burger and BBQ ribs all house made. 10 Icelandic craft beers on draft and more than 40 bottles of craft beers from all over the world. Telephone: +354 571 8870
6 locals recommend
Smiðjan Brugghús
6 locals recommend
Brewpub that serves 180 gr grilled burgers, crispy chicken burger, hot wings, pulled pork burger and BBQ ribs all house made. 10 Icelandic craft beers on draft and more than 40 bottles of craft beers from all over the world. Telephone: +354 571 8870
Offer fresh and hearty meals made with local ingredients. This old and charming house is located on the top of a hill with amazing view of the ocean, town and surrounding mountains. Telephone: +354 487 1515
11 locals recommend
Restaurant Sudur Vik
1 Suðurvegur
11 locals recommend
Offer fresh and hearty meals made with local ingredients. This old and charming house is located on the top of a hill with amazing view of the ocean, town and surrounding mountains. Telephone: +354 487 1515
Restaurant / Cafe / Bar is located on the ground floor of an historic house and serves a diverse menu. Telephone: +354 487 1202
9 locals recommend
Halldorskaffi
9 locals recommend
Restaurant / Cafe / Bar is located on the ground floor of an historic house and serves a diverse menu. Telephone: +354 487 1202
Local & Seasonal Restaurant & Bar with a varied menu of flavorful Icelandic fare made from locally sourced ingredients. Telephone: +354 487 1480
Berg Restaurant
Local & Seasonal Restaurant & Bar with a varied menu of flavorful Icelandic fare made from locally sourced ingredients. Telephone: +354 487 1480

Restaurants in Kirkjubæjarklaustur on the way from the Glacier Lagoon to the cabin (24 Miles / 38 KM or 25-minutes)

Family run restaurant & bar that serve a diverse menu, which includes the local Arctic Char, homemade cakes and pizzas. Telephone: +354 487 4848
9 locals recommend
Systrakaffi
13 Klausturvegur
9 locals recommend
Family run restaurant & bar that serve a diverse menu, which includes the local Arctic Char, homemade cakes and pizzas. Telephone: +354 487 4848
Gígur Restaurant - Emphasizing in offering you products from our local farmers. Telephone: +354 412 4600
Hotel Laki
Gígur Restaurant - Emphasizing in offering you products from our local farmers. Telephone: +354 412 4600
Klaustur Restaurant - Selection of dishes and local cuisine from a seasonal menu offering a pallet of flavors from the region. Telephone: +354 487 4900
Hotel Klaustur
Klaustur Restaurant - Selection of dishes and local cuisine from a seasonal menu offering a pallet of flavors from the region. Telephone: +354 487 4900

Restaurants close by the cabin (1.2 Miles / 2 KM or 5-minutes)

Two-course set menus served at a large communal table / buffet… delicious local food. Served at 7:30 PM each night. Please book in advance. Telephone: +354 863 5540
Hrifunes Guesthouse
Hrífunesvegi
Two-course set menus served at a large communal table / buffet… delicious local food. Served at 7:30 PM each night. Please book in advance. Telephone: +354 863 5540

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