The Flói Bird Reserve

Northwest to the town of Eyrarbakki is a wetland area, rich in birdlife. The reserve has walking paths and a bird hide, an ideal spot for bird watching. The Flói Bird Reserve is listed in the Bird Life international Association. The Reserve is characterized by its flood meadows and numerous small ponds. Approximately 70 species of birds have been recorded in the Reserve. During spring and autumn migration Greylag Geese and White-fronted Geese can be found as well as Wigeon and Tufted Duck and various waders such as Snipe and passerines like Wheatear. During winter, birds, chiefly gulls and sometimes Long-tailed Duck and Common Eider, are concentrated in the estuary of the river Ölfusá. Whooper Swan, Teal, Mallard and Goosander are attracted to open water in winter.

The Flói Bird Reserve

Northwest to the town of Eyrarbakki is a wetland area, rich in birdlife. The reserve has walking paths and a bird hide, an ideal spot for bird watchin

Hallskot - Recreation Forest

A recreation area north of Eyrarbakki in supervision of the forestry community of Eyrarbakki, Skógræktarfélag Eyrarbakka. In Hallskot is a perfect pic

Sólvangur Icelandic Horse Center

Sólvangur is an authentic horse breeding farm in South Iceland where people can learn about and meet the Icelandic horse, visit the stable, take ridin

Rauða Húsið Restaurant

A great beginning or memorable end to your Golden Circle or South Coast trip, or a destination in itself. Some of the country’s best seafood, steaks,

Eyrarbakkakirkja - church

The church in Eyrarbakki was inaugurated in December of 1890. Before that, the people of Eyrarbakki attended services in the neighboring village of St

Árnessýsla Heritage Museum in Eyrarbakki

The Merchants House in Eyrarbakki, was built in 1765 when Danish merchants began to overwinter in Iceland. Merchant families lived in the House for tw

Eyrarbakki Maritime Museum

The Maritime museum in Eyrarbakki offers a unique trip back in time, where you can see numerous items from the time when sailors, living on the south

Bakkastofa Culture Center

Icelandic Culture Center Bakkastofa welcomes guests with stories and music, where the history and culture of the nation is in focus. Short video intro

The Women's Book Lounge

The Women's Book Lounge, established in April of 2013, is an educational museum dedicated to Icelandic female writers. The lounge's objective is to pr

EYRARBAKKI

Eyrarbakki, pop. 585 is a friendly village that used to be the largest commercial community and main harbor on the South Coast of Iceland. Many preser

Bakki HI Hostel & Apartments

Located in the quaint seaside town of Eyrarbakki, your gateway to the Golden Circle and the South Coast. Gullfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir National Park,

Eyrarbakki Maritime Museum

The museum takes the visitor back to old times in a small Icelandic fishing village. On display is a fine collection of artifacts connected with fishe

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Between the Rivers	Norðurbraut 33	801 Selfoss	822-3345
Thor Nordic	Heimahagi 8	801 Selfoss	781-0800
Hafið Bláa	Óseyri við ósa Ölfusár	816 Ölfus	483-1000
Bakkahestar	Stekkjarvað 5	820 Eyrarbakki	823-2205
David The Guide	Eyrargata 33	820 Eyrarbakki	6167130
Eyrarbakki Camping ground	v/Búðarstíg	820 Eyrarbakki	483-1400
Hajnalka Simon	Eyrargata 46b	820 Eyrarbakki	845-6249
SeaSide Cottages	Eyrargata 37a	820 Eyrarbakki	898-1197