What to do in the area

On the way to the petting zoo there are more things to see and do.

Visit one of the biggest towns in Iceland or enjoy a stunning variety of nature in Mývatn

What else to do

About the area

On the way to the petting zoo there are more things to see and do

Vagla-skógur

Vaglaskógur is a pretty forest that you will drive by on the way to the petting zoo. There you can go for walks on marked paths or even stay a few nights whilst using the camping facilities.

Distance from Daladýrð : 6.5 km
Location on >> Google maps
Info about >> Camping

Caffe "Draumur"

Our cats here at Daladýrð are: Rósa, Lísa and Pikkatsjú, as well as the brothers Brandur & Brandur.

In summer, we often have cute little kittens. There is always a member of staff with the kittens who makes sure that they feel well, and that everyone is fine.

Illugastaðir swimmingpool

Just down the road from is a nice little swimming pool with heated water.

Distance from Daladýrð : 5 km
Location on >> Google maps

To find out about opening times, it is advisable to call them ahead: +3544626199

Akureyri

Akureyri is one of the biggest towns in Iceland, with a very charming city center. Here you can go shop souvenirs, go out to eat & grab a cocktail (Akureyri Backpackers, Hotel KEA, Restaurant Greifinn) or enjoy the Icelandic wildlife whilst going whale watching. Moreover, the famous Chistmas house and Kaffi Ku hich is a café on top of a cow shed are worth a visit.

Distance from Daladýrð : 24 km
Location on >> Google maps

Mývatn

Mývatn is a volcanic lake with a stunning area surrounding it. Go for a hike in this beautiful nature, take a swim in the nature baths, take a look at the boiling mud paths (Hverir) or climb up Hverfjall which is a tuff ring volcano.

Additionally, the Mývatn area offers a variety of places to stay – from big fancy hotels such as Hotel Laxá to cozy apartments. Moreover, you will find home-made ice cream at Skútaís

Distance from Daladýrð : 65 km
Location on >> Google maps

Summer-houses

Are you looking for a cozy place to stay in a stunning surrounding?

In Fnjóskadalur (the valley that we are located at ;)) are many little summerhouses that can booked to stay at.

Distance from Daladýrð : 30 km
Location on >> Google maps

Goðafoss

Goðafoss – pronounced “GO-thuh-foss” – means either waterfall of the gods or waterfall of the ‘goði’ (i.e. priest/ chieftain). .

This amazing waterfall is very easy accessible as you can literally drive right to it. You can look at it from both sides and depending on weather condition even climb down to get a view as in the picture.

Distance from Daladýrð : 30 km
Location on >> Google maps