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The animation of Flóahreppur The animation of Flóahreppur Flóahreppur, Þingborg 801 Selfoss (+354) 480-4370 [email protected] www.floahreppur.is Flóahreppur offers a range of accommodation. Whether you want to sleep in your tent, stay in a hotel or anything in between, we are committed to welcome you. Arabær Egilsstaðir 1 Gaulverjaskóli Hostel Guesthouse Bitra Guesthouse Lambastaðir Guesthouse Vatnsholt Höfðatún Icelandic Cottages Julias Guesthouse Þjórsárver - Camping site Accommodation www.floahreppur.is/ english/where-to-stay- in-floahreppur

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The animation of FlóahreppurThe animation of Flóahreppur

Flóahreppur, Þingborg 801 Selfoss(+354) 480-4370

[email protected]

Flóahreppur offers a range of accommodation. Whether you

want to sleep in your tent, stay in a hotel or anything in between, we

are committed to welcome you.

ArabærEgilsstaðir 1

Gaulverjaskóli Hostel Guesthouse Bitra

Guesthouse LambastaðirGuesthouse Vatnsholt

HöfðatúnIcelandic CottagesJulias Guesthouse

Þjórsárver - Camping site

Accommodation

www.floahreppur.is/english/where-to-stay-

in-floahreppur

Page 2: Accommodation Flóahreppur offers a range of The animation ... · Waterfall Urriðafoss, where Þjórsá River falls off the margin of Þjórsárhraun a Lava Field that came about

Flóahreppur is a peaceful municipality situated in South Iceland, between the

two large Salmon Rivers Hvítá and Þjórsá. Flóahreppur is famous for it´s wide panorama view in all directions,

range of mountains, glaciers and islands. In the area is Iceland´s most voluminous Waterfall Urriðafoss, where Þjórsá River

falls off the margin of Þjórsárhraun a Lava Field that came about 8.000 years

ago and is one of the largest known Lava-flows anywhere on Earth.

Flóahreppur is a paradise for people who love nature and bird-watching. In

Flóahreppur you will also find variety of recreational possibilities and services. Culture in the area has historical deep

roots and great emphasis is placed on the preservation of cultural heritage.

The people of Flóahreppur welcomes you to experience our heritage, beautiful and peaceful environment, but first and fore-

most the wonders of Flóahreppur.

Laugardælakirkja Church and burial site of former World Chess Champion Bobby

Fischer.

Hraungerðiskirkja Church, manor and former assembly.

Þingborg Wool Workshop. Handmade crafts e.g. Knitted Woolen Sweaters and

garments, patterns.

Flóaáveitan Flói irrigation system was inaugurated in 1927 and it was one of the

greatest structures in Europe.

Flói & mói Icelandic Handcrafted Jewelry.

Urriðafoss The most voluminous Water-fall of Iceland.

Egilsstaðakot Tourist sheepcote, open agriculture.

Villingaholtskirkja Church and home of great Saga Writer Jón Erlendsson.

Þjórsárver Wide panorama and majestic mountain view. Camping site.

Vatnsholt In a renovated cowshed and barn is a beautiful restaurant.

Tré & list Wood & Art. Unique craftmanship for 70 years.

Sveitabúðin Sóley Country Store. Beautiful products for the home.

Brandshús Racing Pigeon & Papa Chickens.

Gaulverjabæjarkirkja Church and manor since ancient times. Burial site of the

painter Ásgrímur Jónsson.

Timburhólaskógur Forestry with an outdoor grill. A memorial of the

great painter Ásgrímur Jónsson.

Íslenski bærinn Turf House. One of the few preserved traditional

farms in Iceland.O e o t e ew p ese ved t ad t o ap e

farms in Iceland.iarm

Flóahreppur – www.floahreppur.is

NATURE CULTURE - CRAFTS - INVENTIONS - HISTORY