THE 10 BEST Selfoss Rainy-Day Activities
Best Activities for a Rainy Day in Selfoss
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What travellers are saying
- Bernadette CPoole, UK14 contributionsFantastic experience, the staff were very knowledgeable and keen to show us around.
Excellent communication about opening hours.Written 25 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jeffrey BLake Oswego, OR14 contributionsUndaunted (well, maybe a little bit daunted) by the website stating they're currently closed other than to groups of 15+, I emailed the brewery and was told I could drop by and knock on the door and we could do a tasting if anyone was available. This ended up being a highlight of the trip as there was no one there between me and my companion, and we tasted all the beers in which we were interested, got a tour of the brew room, and even tasted a new beer right from the fermentation tank. They loaded us up with swag and more beer than we could actually carry, which we ended up sharing that evening with our nearby B&B owners. I can't say you'll have the same experience we did, but the people are friendly and there's a wide range of quality beers (even for a US beer snob). A bit out of the way, but definitely worth a visit if you're in the Selfoss area.Written 19 August 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- EdwelshNorth Canton, OH4,508 contributionsThis quaint cathedral in the tiny village of Skálholt, considered to be Iceland's first town, is a gem. Gorgeous church in a amazing setting, with a history museum in the basement is definitely worth a visit. Just reading the names and dates on the walls was fascinating, but then to read the stories of how these people moved these huge burial stones 30 miles over the land in winter by hand. Wow! Right next door is a hotel with easy access to restrooms.Written 8 October 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Baldur J. B.Reykjavik2 contributionsA must see for people interested in Icelandic culture and history as well as architecture. Make sure to contact the proprietor before visting.Written 19 September 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- billbevan01Sheffield, UK104 contributionsWe have been here every evening of our visit. There are a variety of swimming pools for serious swimmers and playing as well as a range of different temperature hot tubs, a steam room and sauna. Tickets are over 1000kr an adult but you can buy 10 for just over 4000kr which makes it great value if you’re staying in Selfoss. Children 10 and under are free! Also a great place to see Icelandic culture, and for kids to meet Icelandic children.Written 29 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- erinrenfroePensacola, FL57 contributionsWe were lucky enough for this to be a stop included on our day tour of the area. The gallery has the warmth of a living room and the intimacy of my grandfather’s workshop. Our host was gracious and generous with his time, telling us about his artistic process and the stories behind the works in the gallery. We even got a sample of his musical talent on the large organ. Get off the beaten path and visit this lovely place.Written 5 June 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JedCBeverly Hills, CA62 contributionsA chess nut on our Golden Circle tour got the guide to take us to the Bobby Fischer Center on the way. The lady who runs it opened it especially for us since the group of 18-20 may have been the largest group ever to visit. If you like odd little museums, it is right up your alley, providing insights into the Cold War, the wackiness of high-level chess players and the beginnings of Iceland's rise to prominence as a tourist attraction. For most people in the group, it was an excessively long rest-room stop, but as a fan of museums that no one else would go to, I found it to be an interesting hour.Written 6 August 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- dgdssdish dCharlottetown, Canada1,170 contributionsCool gallery with some really funky jewelry and brass items. Love the signature on the paper bags and really nice touch. Quality work and I felt reasonably priced. Worth a stop in if in the Selfoss area.Written 18 August 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jason SiegelWest Springfield, VA2 contributionsI am writing to recommend Skuli Gunnarrsson, an amazing native Icelandic tour guide who made our trip to Iceland truly unforgettable. Skuli was not only knowledgeable and professional, but he was also kind, thoughtful, and deeply passionate about his country.
Skuli picked us up from the airport in a Mercedes V-class Sprinter van and we visited one of the 25 wonders of the world, the Blue Lagoon, where we enjoyed native drinks and the clay face mask experience. Skuli took us to the right native restaurants and even found Americanized food for our children.
Throughout the trip, Skuli made sure we had the best experience possible. He recommended and made reservations at high-end restaurants, but he was always accommodating of our children's food sensitivities. He also took us to a 3D virtual experience in a planetarium-type feel and showed us the city of Reykjavik, which gave us a good taste of Iceland's largest city.
During our drives between excursions, Skuli made frequent stops to show us the gorgeous waterfalls, hot springs, mossy lava fields, black diamond beaches, geysers, Viking houses, double rainbows, and other breathtaking sights. He took us under the glaciers and ice caves, where we crawled through specific holes and lay under the glacier. This was a personal favorite of mine.
Skuli also curated a top-shelf experience for us in a super modern, three-bedroom home overlooking the ocean, with an outdoor hot tub designed to see the Northern Lights. He even took us to an Icelandic horse breeding facility and to snowmobiling up a snow glacier mountain for 1.5 hours.
One of our favorite experiences was a four-wheel-drive ATV ride through the terrains of Iceland and on the black sand beaches. We visited a shipwreck plane and saw amazing waves come crashing in. Skuli made sure we were safe at all times.
Along our travels, leaving the city permanently, we stopped at a very special glacier where Skuli did a drone flyover and took us deep into places in the glacier that no human could reach. Skuli's passion for photography and videography was evident, as he made sure we had the right image at all times and stopped in the middle of the street for a perfect shot.
Other experiences worth noting included boating on the lagoon that the glaciers melt into, riding additional ATVs along a different southern coast, visiting a tomato restaurant that had great food and a horse show, and much more.
Our final 4 bedroom apartment was what my kids said "The nicest ever!" You get the point.
In summary, Skuli is an exceptional tour guide who went above and beyond to make our trip to Iceland unforgettable. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and passionate guide who truly cares about his clients' experiences.Written 12 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Nat WSingapore, Singapore124 contributionsWest Iceland was voted one of Lonely Planet’s best destinations. The Grabrok volcano crater with lunar like lava marks is a spectacular sight. One has to be fit to scale the 1.5 km hike up with most gradients at 45 degrees. Fortunately, the stair pathway was very well constructed. Thank God, we made it!👏Written 7 September 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
