Along the Route

Rauða Húsið

Name: Rauða Húsið
Address: Eyrarbakki (coastal detour from Selfoss), IS

Historic red house in a fishing village. Known for the lobster soup — it’s earned the reputation. Good for a longer stop.

From the Golden Circle Food Guide

Rauða Húsið is one of 9 hand-picked spots

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