The beautiful city of Selfoss awaits you
The waterfalls, northern lights and countryside display a scene truly unique to Selfoss. Well-liked for its hiking, horseback riding and chocolate shops, this city is both scenic and welcoming. Many rental homes come with outdoor spaces, separate dining areas and full kitchens, perfect if you want to enjoy some home-cooked meals.
Selfoss is close to Icelandic culture and history
When you stay in a Selfoss vacation rental, you'll have the whole island to explore, including the capital Reykjavik. In the capital's museums, you can hear stories of its Viking past and delve into Icelandic culture. We don't know whether it's the cold climate, or the lack of daylight for much of the year, but the Icelandic have always enjoyed festivities and you'll find annual events throughout the calendar, particularly in the warm summer months. Food is also important here, and Icelandic gastronomy is finally gaining the reputation it deserves, in part due to the staggeringly good seasonal produce available.
The great outdoors awaits in Selfoss
The long list of outdoor activities would simply be impossible to list in one place. You could easily fill a book with everything there is to do near your Selfoss vacation rental, but there are a few highlights. If you're there in summer, look out over the ocean, which becomes the feeding ground for dozens of species of whale. You can take your pick on how you want to explore Iceland's magical scenery, whether it's by foot, horseback or even from helicopter. Top the adventure with plenty of time soaking in the hot pools filled with natural spring water. Bliss.
You might spot a polar bear while in Selfoss
The country's name doesn't suggest you'll see very much in the way of species, but this geothermal land is brimming with critters. The only native mammal is the Arctic fox, which snuck over to Iceland during the Ice Age. The rest followed with the first settlers in the 9th century and include the magnificent Icelandic horse. If you're lucky, the occasional polar bear disembarks on the island, after catching a ride from Greenland on ice floes. Ornithologists should be particularly taken with sightings of puffins, skuas and kittiwakes, common along the coast.
Transportation options to and around Selfoss
The nearest airport is in Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF), located 49.4 mi (79.5 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you could also fly into Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV), which is 31.3 mi (50.4 km) away.
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