Of course, Iceland is not the only country where you can watch the whales swim, but there are certainly a lot in the freezing cold waters. Of course, as with any light phenomenon, they are best seen away from any artificial light sources, which is why tours exist as they take you out into rural Iceland away from any pollution so that you can see this fantastic wonder. Your hotel will offer you the latest information on what nights to try booking to see them if you are going on an organised tour, or they can even ring your room in the middle of the night to let you know they have appeared. Unfortunately, it is difficult to predict precisely which nights the phenomenon will show itself, but the local tourist industry is well geared up to deal with this. The Aurora borealis is a natural phenomenon that creates fantastic colours in the sky.

The Northern LightsĪs we have already mentioned them, let’s start with the Northern Lights. But it is certainly not the only reason you should be visiting this great country so here are some of the top attractions you will find if you holiday in Iceland. Stay at a hotel near the picturesque river and mountain of Selfoss before taking tours around its countryside.Many people head to Iceland to see the spectacular Northern Lights or Aurora borealis, and of course, this is one of the best attractions on offer. Nearby communes include Hveragerdi to the west, Eyrarbakki to the south and Hella to the east. The drive from the capital to Selfoss, which is near the southern portion of the Golden Circle route, should take less than 1 hour. Stare at bubbling mud pits and capture photos of otherworldly natural features.įly to the airport at Reykjavik, which is 31 miles (50 kilometers) northwest of town. North of Selfoss lie the Geysir Hot Springs, where the impressive Strokkur erupts every few minutes. The concert hall and natural history museum are among the town’s highlights. Visit the Kopavogur Church for its atypical design with large arches. Travel to Kopavogur in the northwest for its cultural highlights. Use Selfoss as a base for the many surrounding landmarks. These include saltfiskur, a dried fish, and a type of almond cake called mondlukaka. Walk around town and try some of the country’s specialties for a sense of Icelandic culture. In winter, the mountain adopts a glowing pink hue when the sunset colors the snow.Īrrive in town in early August for the Summer in Selfoss Festival, where ribbons decorate residents’ gardens and a party takes place in a park. Capture photos of the Ingolfsfjall Mountain looming over the river at sunset. Stroll along the Ölfusá River and enjoy the town’s tranquil setting. Residents of Reykjavik sometimes move to Selfoss for its slower pace of life. With about 6,000 inhabitants, Selfoss is one of the most populated parts of southern Iceland and among the few trade and industry hubs in the country. The Ölfusá River flows through the town of Selfoss, where the skyline is dominated by the imposing Ingolfsfjall Mountain.

Trek around the mountains, active volcanoes and fjords in the varied terrain surrounding one of southern Iceland’s prominent towns.

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