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I toured the outdoor folk museum as well as the Communications Museum. The school and the folk museum were in founded in 1949. Sod farm houses have been restored and rebuilt on the museum grounds. The church is a replica of old country churches. The Communications Museum was opened on July 20th 2002. Both the outdoor museum and the communications museum were very enjoyable.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Skogar Museum Skogum IS-861 Hvolsvollur
Phone: +354 487 8845
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Unfortunately, we didn't have enough time to stop and take the pictures I really wanted to take at this magnificent waterfall. After spending nearly 30 minutes at the Seljalandsfoss, my travel team decided we couldn't afford to spend more time here. So most of the pictures I got were from the side of the road and quite blurry considering the overcast weather. As such I had to borrow a picture until I can return and take my own, proper photos.
This preserved waterfall stands about 60 meters high and is part of the river Sk?g?. Legend has it that an old settler named ?rasi, hid away a chest full of gold behind Sk?garfoss.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
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From Vik...you can go to this place called Dyrhólaey. It is a short drive from Vik from where you can see all the rocks whch Vik is essentially famous for. There are some great rock formations in the sea and some good views to see. If anyone has been to Australia, it is essentially like the 12 apostles outside Melbourne.
Written Sep 12, 2009
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After you walked to the Reynisdrangur, you can have a walk on the beach. The sand of the beach is black and you will have incredible views. Unbelievable!!
I had to bring this black sand to my Swiss penpal as she is a sand collector.
Updated Jun 3, 2008
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Just walk on the beach and there they are: the Reynisdrangur. The Reynisdrangur is a rock formation that is rising out of the water. They look like fingers coming out of the water. The highest 'finger' is 66 meter tall. It is great to see this massive rocks coming out of the water.
Updated Jun 3, 2008
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While visiting this area, I viewed the waterfall Skogafoss, you can hike up alongside the falls and get a great view from the top. After I viewed the falls and the museum, I traveled on to Vik where I enjoyed lamb chops for lunch. Very delicious!
Updated Dec 5, 2006
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I grew up in Florida, and I am used to the sand on the beaches being a very pale color, so these black sand beaches were quite unique. I enjoyed just walking on the beach, I did not find any seashells like I would have in Florida.
Written Sep 13, 2006
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Yes, it was very cold! and yes, I was kinda crazy to do this, but I enjoyed it. There is a waterfall within walking distance to Seljalandsfoss that is unique in that it is sort of enclosed like a cave. You can walk into the cave area and view the falls coming over the edge of the mountain. The only way to get back there is to walk through the water; and it is very cold. I took my boots off and rolled up my jeans and walked back into the cave. I stayed just long enough to take a good look around and take a quick picture. By then, my feet were screaming at me "Get out of this cold water!" I only wish my photo had turned out better because it was really beautiful back in there.
**Please be careful if you choose to do this, the water is extremely cold and the rocks that you are walking on have slime growing on them making the trek quite slippery.**
Updated Sep 13, 2006
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Seljalandsfoss very beautiful 130 feet high waterfall on the Seljalandsá River. There is path at the bottom of the cliff which enables you to walk behind the waterfall. The day I went, it was too windy and I would have gotten wet, so I did not go behind the falls. This fall is within a few miles of Skogafoss, it is definitely worth taking time to stop and explore.
Written Sep 13, 2006
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This church is called Vikurkirkja. It was designed by one of the first Icelandic architects, Gudjon Samuelsson. He also known for his most recognized work, the Hallgrímskirkja church in Reykjavik. I did not go inside the church, but it is beautiful inside if you have the time to stop and go inside.
Written Sep 13, 2006
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I was impressed by all the colors on display. The black lava rocks were covered with vibrant greens of the grass and the mosses growing on them. The beach had its coal black sand and pebbles. The sky...
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Most Beautiful Village In The South !
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Vik is a very small town in the South of Iceland. I believe the total population is around 300 people. It made a great stopping place on our way to the East. We only spent about 2 hours there but we...
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If you do the ring anti-clockwise the south coast is the first wilderness you will see. Highlights are the skogafoss and a bird rock rising high above the cold see and black beaches.
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06 September 2007 After I picked up the rental car, I went on the road. First I had to drive to the direction of Reykjavik on route 41. Which was 40 kilometer. But after that I was on route 1 to Vik....
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