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Árnes country’s Uppsveitir district
Stay, experience, enjoy
The view from Flúðir. The region is home a number of interesting villages and urban centres The Uppsveitir of Árnes county extends from Thingvellir to the Thjórsá river and up into the highlands. The region offer numerous interesting destinations to visit, natural wonders, historical sites and some little-known hidden gems. Everyone knows Thingvellir, Gullfoss and Geysir, but less well known are Hjálparfoss on the Thjórsá river valley and its woods, Thjóðveldisbær, Stöng and Háafoss. Other popular destinations are Kerið, the Úlfljóts lake, Brúarhlöð, the Haukadalur woods and the district surrounding lake Laugarvatn. The district offers a great many opportunities for outdoor relaxation, walking routes and there organised walks are available. There are opportunities for the whole family to enjoy themselves, with choices of horse riding, fishing, bird watching, exploring caves, walking, sailing and snowmobile trips. There are petting zoos, paintballing, an adrenaline park, galleries, and many museums golf courses. Throughout the district are pleasant villages and communities, including Flúðir, Laugarvatn, Reykholt, Laugarás, Árnes, Brautarholt, Borg and Sólheimar. These offer a variety of services and it’s always worth checking at camping sites and guest houses to find out what each locality has that’s worth experiencing. There’s always something new and exciting to be found in this unique part of Iceland. www.sveitir.is - www.south.is
This young traveller shows a strong interest in Strokkur
Thingvellir is a true natural paradise
The Uppsveitir region of the Árnes county is a place for the whole family to relax
