Food and Fun Festival 2010 – Reykjavik Iceland

Gullfoss

Gullfoss is actually two separate waterfalls, the upper one has a drop of 11 metres and the lower one 21 metres. The rock of the river bed was formed during an interglacial period.

Water flows over Gullfoss at an average rate of 109 cubic metres per second. The heaviest floods have recorded a flow of 2000 cubic metres per second. During the summer the flow is 130 cubic metres per second, which would take only 3 seconds to fill this building. People were eager to exploit the power potential of Gullfoss and many plans for hydroelectric developments on the river Hvítá have been proposed.

Gullfoss, the Golden Falls

Thingvellir National Park

Þingvellir is one of the most frequently visited tourist sites in Iceland. Each year, thousands of visitors go there to become better acquainted with Iceland’s greatest historical site and jewel of nature. Visitors can get interpretation on the history and nature of Þingvellir and find hiking trails, camping grounds in Þingvellir National Park.

At Þingvellir, Alþing – general assembly was established around 930 and continued to convene there until 1798. All major events in the history of Iceland have taken place at Þingvellir. Today Þingvellir is a national park where the protected area shall always be the property of the Icelandic nation, under the preservation of the Alþing.

Þingvellir on the World Heritage List

Blue Lagoon

A visit to the Blue Lagoon Iceland geothermal spa is an important part of your stay in Iceland. Guests renew their relationship with nature, soak up the scenic beauty and enjoy breathing the clean, fresh air while relaxing in the warm geothermal seawater.
It is no surprise that the readers of “Conde Nast Traveller” voted Blue Lagoon as the best medical spa worldwide. For five consecutive years Blue Lagoon has been awarded the Blue Flag environmental recognition granted to natural beaches and marinas.

Blue Lagoon which communicates world of healing power, wellness and beauty, is founded on a unique source of geothermal seawater that originates in Iceland’s extreme environment.

Blue Lagoon Spa
Phone +354 420 8800

Argentina Steakhouse

High quality steakhouse in downtown Reykjavik, Iceland.

Argentina Steakhouse has been a classic with Icelander´s since 1989 when the restaurant opened its doors.

Meat and fish, grilled Argentinean style using wooden coal, is the restaurants main fare.

Argentina Steakhouse has an extensive wine menu of red and white wines to complete your dining experience.

Argentina Steakhouse.
Reservation Phone: (+354) 551 9555

Opening hours

Sunday – thursday
18:00 – 24:00

Friday and Saturday
17:30 – 01:00

Kicthen closes 1 ½ hours
Before closing time

Sjávarkjallarinn

Sjávarkjallarinn

The Seafood Cellar opened august 14, 2003 and word of mouth quickly made this one of the most popular restaurants in the city.

Situated in the oldest cellar in Reykjavík, visitors enjoy Asian influenced Icelandic fusion cuisine in a casual but sophisticated environment, at par with the most cosmopolitan eateries of London or New York.

Telephone  511 1212