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Voykit pocket guide · Iceland

Eyrarbakki

Half a day is enough: see the 1765 merchant house, walk the beach, eat at the Red House, then move on. Not a base for the south coast.

Eyrarbakki is a quiet fishing village 40 minutes from Reykjavík, with one major sight — Húsið, a preserved 1765 merchant house — and a restaurant in a red building. It works as a short stop on the south coast drive, not as a destination on its own.

ReykjavíkAkureyriArnarstapiBlue LagoonBorgarnesEgilsstaðirFosshollHafnarfjörðurHellaHellissandurHöfnHúsavíkHveragerðiÍsafjörðurEyrarbakki50 kmdots: other places in this guide
Sketch, not to navigate by: shapes follow this guide’s areas and places, not official boundaries. North is up.
Country
Iceland
Best months
Jun–Aug
Avoid
Nov–Feb (short days, cold wind)
Stay
0 nights

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
ISK
Money
Currency is the Icelandic króna (ISK, kr). Cards are accepted almost everywhere, including remote petrol stations and toilets. About 145 ISK to €1 — check.
Daily spend
Budget ISK 5,000–8,000 excl. bed · Mid ISK 8,000–15,000 excl. bed · High ISK 15,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
SIM and data
EEA roaming applies: EU/EEA SIMs work at home prices.
Emergency
Police, fire, ambulance 112 · Non-urgent medical 1700
Plugs
Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European two-pin.
Tipping
Restaurant: Not expected.; Tour guide: Optional; ISK 1,000–3,000 for an excellent guide.; Taxi: Nothing.
Water
Cold tap water is excellent; hot tap water is geothermal and smells of sulphur — do not drink it.
Toilets
Few on long drives; petrol stations and paid toilets (ISK 200–500) at sites.

What things cost

ItemPrice
CoffeeISK 500–700
Soup of the day (with bread)ISK 1,500–2,500
Fish main courseISK 3,000–5,000
Beer (half litre)ISK 1,200–1,800
Húsið entryISK 1,500

Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.

Get in

By air

KEF · Keflavík International Airport
About 1 h 15 min drive via Reykjavík

Typical fares

Reykjavík → Eyrarbakki by car
about 40 min, no tolls
Selfoss → Eyrarbakki by car
about 20 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card

Get around

Walkable; the village is small. A car is needed to reach it from Route 1.

See and do

Known for

  • Húsið (The House) cultural museum
  • Red House restaurant
  • Old fishing village atmosphere

Day trips

WhereHowTime
SelfossDrive north on Route 34, about 20 minAbout 25 min
HveragerðiDrive north on Route 34 then Route 1, about 30 minAbout 35 min
Vík í MýrdalDrive east on Route 1, about 1 h 30 minAbout 1 h 40 min
VestmannaeyjarDrive to Landeyjahöfn ferry (about 40 min) then 30 min ferryAbout 1 h 30 min

Sleep

Eyrarbakki village
Two guesthouses; limited options, book ahead in summer.

Phrase card

EnglishSay or show
HelloHallóha-loh
Thank youTakktahk
Yes / NoJá / Neiyow / nay
How much?Hvað kostar?kvath kost-ar
Where is the toilet?Hvar er salernið?kvar er sa-ler-nith

Etiquette, safety and scams

Etiquette

  • Greeting: Handshake, first names; avoid: Using titles or surnames — there usually is no family name
  • Pools: Shower naked first, keep the hot pot conversational; avoid: Swimwear in the showers
  • Driving: Pull into lay-bys for photos, dip lights on single-lane bridges; avoid: Stopping on the road
  • Nature: Stay on paths, carry litter out; avoid: Stone stacks, walking on moss
  • Conversation: Ask about books, music, weather and the elves with good humour; avoid: Lecturing on whaling

Scams and watch-outs

  • The only grocery store is at the gas station; stock up in Selfoss or Reykjavík.
  • Wind and rain can be sudden even in summer: pack layers and a waterproof jacket.
  • Húsið opening hours may vary off-season: check the website before visiting.

Very safe. The main risks are weather-related: wind, rain and slippery rocks on the beach. Keep an eye on road.is for road conditions.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Eyrarbakki yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Húsið (The House) cultural museum
  • Red House restaurant
  • Old fishing village atmosphere

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.

Eyrarbakki

Á þetta heimilisfang, takk

To this address, please

My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)

  • Police, fire, ambulance112
  • Non-urgent medical1700

Most embassies are in Reykjavík; check your country's consular page for Iceland.

English is widely spoken; these phrases are a courtesy.

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/eyrarbakki). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.