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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Reykholt

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Reykholt, Iceland

Updated June 13, 2018

Unusual Attractions in Reykholt

Reykholt, Iceland

Snorralaug

This hobbit-y little hot spring may be the oldest spring used by humans in all of Iceland.

Reykholt, Iceland

Friðheimar

Inside this Icelandic greenhouse, geothermal energy keeps tomatoes warm and growing.

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Deildartunguhver, Iceland

Deildartunguhver

Europe’s most powerful hot spring supplies the surrounding region with hot water.

3 miles from Reykholt

Húsafell, Iceland

Draugarétt (Ghost Fold)

Though they may seem like simple stones, these rocks represent a ghostly legend.

12 miles from Reykholt

Húsafell, Iceland

Húsafell Lifting Stone

Pick up this rock and become an instant legend.

12 miles from Reykholt

Húsafell, Iceland

Into The Glacier

Travel deep inside of Europe's second largest glacier in the world's largest man-made ice cave.

12 miles from Reykholt

Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Reykholt

Reykholt, Iceland

Friðheimar

Inside this Icelandic greenhouse, geothermal energy keeps tomatoes warm and growing.

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