Guidebook for Mount Eyjafjallajokull
Sightseeing
This is a beautiful waterfall and you can walk behind it. This is a must see!
160 locals recommend
Seljalandsfoss
ÞórsmerkurvegurThis is a beautiful waterfall and you can walk behind it. This is a must see!
Also called Gljúfrabúi. This is a lesser known waterfall close by Seljalandsfoss. You can only see the waterfall inside a narrow canyon, a spectacular site!
20 locals recommend
Gljufrabui
ÞórsmerkurvegurAlso called Gljúfrabúi. This is a lesser known waterfall close by Seljalandsfoss. You can only see the waterfall inside a narrow canyon, a spectacular site!
This waterfall is situated at the cliffs of Iceland's former coastline. This one is a must-see.
110 locals recommend
Skógafoss Waterfall
Gönguleið um FimmvörðuhálsThis waterfall is situated at the cliffs of Iceland's former coastline. This one is a must-see.
Ideal day trip. Vestmannaeyjar Islands are famous for puffins and volcanos. Last eruption in 1973 had many houses buried under the lava. This is Iceland's "pompei". Visible from Yzta-Bæli beach.
53 locals recommend
Vestmannaeyjar
Ideal day trip. Vestmannaeyjar Islands are famous for puffins and volcanos. Last eruption in 1973 had many houses buried under the lava. This is Iceland's "pompei". Visible from Yzta-Bæli beach.
The infamous volcano that no-one can pronounce. But it sure is beautiful, capped with its magnificent glacier. Get close or view it from Yzta-Bæli's kitchen while drinking coffee.
9 locals recommend
Eyjafjallajökull
The infamous volcano that no-one can pronounce. But it sure is beautiful, capped with its magnificent glacier. Get close or view it from Yzta-Bæli's kitchen while drinking coffee.
Vik
This is one of Iceland's most beautiful towns.
This is a house built into a cliff. Many believe this may be the oldest abode/habitat in Iceland.
Rutshellir Caves
Drangshlíð 2This is a house built into a cliff. Many believe this may be the oldest abode/habitat in Iceland.
One of Iceland's most iconic sites. This is a peculiar peninsula by the coast. The name refers to a small opening at sea level ("dyr" means door in Icelandic). Home to many puffins.
39 locals recommend
Dyrholaey
One of Iceland's most iconic sites. This is a peculiar peninsula by the coast. The name refers to a small opening at sea level ("dyr" means door in Icelandic). Home to many puffins.
Three black lava columns in midst of sea. Legend says that the stacks originated when two trolls dragged a three-masted ship to land unsuccessfully and when daylight broke they became needles of rock.
8 locals recommend
Reynisdrangar
Three black lava columns in midst of sea. Legend says that the stacks originated when two trolls dragged a three-masted ship to land unsuccessfully and when daylight broke they became needles of rock.
One of the most popular hiking areas in Iceland. It a mountain ridge situated between two glaciers. Only way to get there is by a four-wheel jeep or a scheduled bus. Spectacular views!
25 locals recommend
Þórsmörk
ÞórsmerkurvegurOne of the most popular hiking areas in Iceland. It a mountain ridge situated between two glaciers. Only way to get there is by a four-wheel jeep or a scheduled bus. Spectacular views!
One of Iceland's most iconic places! This is a large glacial lake on the edge of Vatnajökull National Park. This is about 2.5 - 3 h drive from Yzta-Bæli.
6 locals recommend
Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon
One of Iceland's most iconic places! This is a large glacial lake on the edge of Vatnajökull National Park. This is about 2.5 - 3 h drive from Yzta-Bæli.
Skaftafell National Park is situated right next to Europe's biggest glacier, Vatnajökull. This is where black sands meet glacier. Near Iceland's highest peak, Hvannadalshnjúkur.
Skaftafell Visitor Centre, Vatnajökull National Park
25 KlapparstígurSkaftafell National Park is situated right next to Europe's biggest glacier, Vatnajökull. This is where black sands meet glacier. Near Iceland's highest peak, Hvannadalshnjúkur.
Impressive mossy-grown lava field created in one of the greatest eruption in recorded history. The lava field spans 565 km2 and is the biggest one of its kind in the world.
Eldhraun
Impressive mossy-grown lava field created in one of the greatest eruption in recorded history. The lava field spans 565 km2 and is the biggest one of its kind in the world.
Food Scene
This is a great rustic restaurant run by our friends. As the name implies, the restaurant is a renovated cowhouse, now a popular rest stop among travelers.
13 locals recommend
Gamla fjósið
This is a great rustic restaurant run by our friends. As the name implies, the restaurant is a renovated cowhouse, now a popular rest stop among travelers.
Hotel Skogar
Dine by Skógafoss waterfall.
Essentials
Hvolsvöllur
The last convenience store (Kjarval) before reaching Yzta-Bæli.
The largest town between Reykjavík and Yzta-Bæli. A convenient place to do your groceries or grab a bite before hitting the country site.
69 locals recommend
Selfoss
The largest town between Reykjavík and Yzta-Bæli. A convenient place to do your groceries or grab a bite before hitting the country site.
Everything Else
Visit our friends at Þorvaldseyri Visitor Centre and experience the Eyjafjallajökull eruption by yourself - from a save distance. The Visitor Centre screens a short movie about the eruption in 2011.
6 locals recommend
Þorvaldseyri
Visit our friends at Þorvaldseyri Visitor Centre and experience the Eyjafjallajökull eruption by yourself - from a save distance. The Visitor Centre screens a short movie about the eruption in 2011.
Landeyjahöfn
LandeyjahafnarvegurThe harbour where you can catch the ferry to Vestmannaeyjar.
Skálakot Hotel
SkálakotA horse-rental.
Arts & Culture
Skogar Museum is a cultural heritage collection of 15,000 regional artifacts exhibited in 6 historical buildings and 3 museums.
19 locals recommend
Skogar Museum
1 SafnavegurSkogar Museum is a cultural heritage collection of 15,000 regional artifacts exhibited in 6 historical buildings and 3 museums.