Hvolsvöllur

Hvolsvöllur is an appealing settlement in South Iceland, deeply rooted in medieval literature. As the primary setting for the famous Njál's Saga, the town attracts history enthusiasts to its Saga Centre, where visitors can learn about the Viking Age. Its location is convenient for travelers exploring the Ring Road, providing a well-suited view of the Eyjafjallajökull and Hekla volcanoes. Beyond its historical significance, Hvolsvöllur is a practical service hub with supermarkets, cafés, and accommodations for adventurers. The surrounding area invites outdoor activities such as horseback riding, hiking, and glacier tours. Spectacular waterfalls like Seljalandsfoss are reachable in less than 20 minutes by car. Gastronomically, the town gives traditional Icelandic lamb dishes and fresh river trout. The best time to visit is during the summer for hiking, while winter is good for spotting the Northern Lights away from major city lights. Most visitors arrive via a 90-minute drive from Reykjavík along Route 1.

Nearby cities

Reykjavík

Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland, serving as the nation's cultural, economic, and governmental hub.

Kópavogur

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Hafnarfjörður

A charming port town just outside Reykjavík, known as the 'town in the lava' and famous for its Viking heritage and elf folklore.

Hafnarfjörður

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Keflavík

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Mosfellsbær

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Garðabær

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Selfoss

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Akranes

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Seltjarnarnes

Seltjarnarnes is a small municipality on a peninsula just west of Reykjavík.

Vestmannaeyjar

Vestmannaeyjar is a town on Heimaey island in the archipelago of the same name off Iceland's south coast.

Grindavík

Grindavík is a fishing town on the south coast of the Reykjanes Peninsula.

Blue Lagoon (Grindavík)

Iceland's most famous geothermal spa, known for its milky-blue, mineral-rich waters.

Hveragerði

Hveragerði is famous for its high geothermal activity, located about 45 km east of Reykjavík.

Hveragerði

Known as the 'Greenhouse Town', it sits on an active geothermal field and is famous for its hot springs and banana cultivation.

History & landmarks

Reykjavík City Hall

Reykjavík City Hall is situated on the banks of Lake Tjörnin.

Oddi

Oddi was one of the most important cultural and educational centers in medieval Iceland.

Eyjafjallajökull / Seljalandsfoss

A spectacular duo of the world-famous volcano and a waterfall where you can walk behind the water curtain.

Seljalandsfoss

Seljalandsfoss is famous for the walking path that leads behind the falling curtain of water.

Heimaey

Heimaey is the largest and only inhabited island in the Westman Islands.

Nature

Heimaey Puffin Colony

The Westman Islands host the world's largest Atlantic puffin colony.

More places

Keldur

Keldur is one of the oldest preserved turf farms in Iceland.

Eyjafjallajökull

Eyjafjallajökull is a smaller glacier in southern Iceland covering a stratovolcano of the same name.

Herjólfsdalur

This valley in the Westman Islands houses excavated ruins of an 8th-century settlement, suggesting habitation before the official Landtak…

Vestmannaeyjar Port

The port in the Westman Islands is essential for the Icelandic fishing economy.

Knarrarósviti Lighthouse

Knarrarósviti is a notable lighthouse on the south coast of Iceland.