Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Eyjafjallajökull Visitor Centre
EXHIBITION
valdseyri;adult/child Ikr750/free; 9am-6pm Jun-Aug, 10am-4pm May & Sep, 11am-4pm Oct-Apr)
This centre, about 7km before Skógar, is on a farm on the southern flanks of Eyjafjalla-
jökull which was impacted by the 2010 eruption. A 20-minute film (usually in English)
tells the family's story, from the ominous warnings to the devastating aftermath of the
flooding ash. Movie snippets include tender family moments and highlights from the team
of local rescuers that dug the farm out.
Seljavallalaug
GEOTHERMAL POOL
Seljavallalaug, a peaceful 1923 pool, is filled by a natural hot spring. From Edinborg (7km
west of Skógar) follow Rte 242 and signs to Seljavellir; park by the farm, and walk up the
beautiful river valley for about 10 minutes.
Tours
Skálakot
HORSE RIDING
Horse farm Skálakot (15km west of Skógar on Rte 246) offers an array of shorter rides
(one hour Ikr6000) and longer treks (five-hour glacier-and-beach ride Ikr27,000). It also
offers a range of accommodation.
Sleeping & Eating
Skálakot
GUESTHOUSE, FARMSTAY
( 487 8953;
www.skalakot.com
;dm Ikr3500, d without bathroom Ikr12,000, farmstay with full board
Ikr17,000)
The newly built facilities at the Skálakot horse farm offer accommodation in dorms, guest-
house rooms with shared bathroom, plus full farmstay experiences. It's 15km west of
Skógar on Rte 246.
