The Bobby Fischer Center

It is housing a memorabilia of the 11th World Chess Champion BOBBY FISCHER and the Selfoss Chess Club.

The American Bobby Fischer became the World Chess Champion when he defeated the Soviet grandmaster and reigning World champion Boris Spassky in Reykjavik in the summer of 1972. The match is generally referred to as the

Match of the Century. It took place at the height of the Cold War, mirroring the tense relations between the two superpowers, United

States of America and the Soviet union. Since 1948 Soviet chess players had held the World championship title - uninterrupted for quarter of a century. On display at the Bobby Fischer Center in Selfoss are among other things Spassky´s and Fischer´s scoresheets, a printout from the radiation measurements demanded by Spassky´s delegation after the 17th game and a replica of the chess board used during the match which was staged in Laugardalshöll in Reykjavik. In addition many curious items related to Bobby Fischer’s stay in Iceland during his last years ( 2005-2008 ), for example his chair from the antiquarian bookshop Bókin in Reykjavik. He died on 17th of January 2008 at the age of 64. Bobby Fischer´s final resting place is at Laugardælir cemetery, a few hundred meters away from Bobby Fischer center.

BUSTARFELL is one of the most beautiful and best kept turf houses in Iceland. Look through the history of farming and changes in lifestyle since 1770. Traditional cakes and coffee at the café. Bustarfell 691 Vopnafjörður S. 8554511 bustarfell@simnet.is facebook.com/bustarfell

THE HÚSAVÍK WHALE MUSEUM is a non-profit organization, founded in 1997. The museum is also running an educational program for children. It is expected that every pupil visits the Children’s Whale School at least four times during their schooling. Hafnarstétt 1, 640 Húsavík +354 414 2800 info@hvalasafn.is www.hvalasafn.is/en/

B&S RESTAURANT is a family operated restaurant in Blönduós, north Iceland. Ever since the start in 2007, they have put an emphas is on fresh produce and no white sugar nor MSG. Norðurlandsvegur 4, 540 Blönduós +354 453 5060 info@bogs.is bogs.is/

SJÁVARBORG RESTAURANT is by the harbor in Hvammstangi and has a spectacular view of the ocean. Sometimes guests can enjoy their meal while watching whales swim in the sea. Our menu has various dishes with an emphasis on fresh Icelandic ingredients. Strandgata 1, 530 Hvammstangi +354 451 31 31 info@sjavarborg-restaurant.is www.sjavarborg-restaurant.is

KALDBAKSKOT COTTAGES on the Diamond Circle offers peace, tranquillity and breathtaking views. Great for sightseeing and birdwatching, as well as to recharge and connect with nature. Kaldbakur, 640 Húsavík +354 892 1744 cottages@cottages.is cottages.is

BÁRAN BAR/RESTAURANT in Þórshöfn, northeast Iceland offers local cuisine like fish, lamb, vegetables or for those who dare, whale or Puffin. During summer they also serve breakfast. Eyrarvegur 3, 680 Þórshöfn +354 468 1250 knaveitingar@gmail.com baranrestaurant.is/en/

ÁRNESSÝSLA HERITAGE MUSEUM has one of the oldest buildings in Iceland. "Húsið" was built in 1765 for a Danish merchant. During that time, the house was the centre of European art & culture in Iceland.

Eyrargötu 50, 820 Eyrarbakki +354 483 1504 info@byggdasafn.is www.byggdasafn.is/english/

STRACTA HOTEL in South Iceland is located right in the middle of the majestic plains with stunning mountain views in all directions, including the south, where the horizon meets the ocean. Rangárflatir 4, 850 Hella +354 531 8010 info@stractahotels.is www.stractahotels.is/

One of the oldest museums in Iceland, SKÓGAR MUSEUM, was founded in 1949 and nowadays hosts a collection of more than 18,000 regional artifacts, exhibited in three different spaces.

Skógum, 861 Hvolsvelli 4878845 skogasafn@skogasafn.is www.skogasafn.is

SÓLHESTAR HORSE RENTAL Sólhestar is a company specializing in taking customers on horseback through the amazing. With over 80 horses, the guide ensures you’ll get the horse suitable for you.

Borgargerði, 816 +354 892 3066 solhestar@solhestar.is www.solhestar.is

TORFHÚS RETREAT is an inspiring blend of authentic Icelandic style and relaxed eco-luxury. Inspired by the architecture of the Icelandic Viking farm at nearby Stöng, our traditional torfhús residences and torfbaer suites are crafted from local stone, reclaimed wood and turf.

Dalshús, 806 Selfoss +0354 7888868 booking@torfhus.is www.torfhus.is

HJARÐARBÓL GUESTHOUSEIS located 46km outside of Reykjavik, close to all the hot springs in Hveragerði. A family run guesthouse where barns & haytowers have been converted to a guesthouse. Hjarðarból, 861 Ölfus +354 567 0045 info@hjardarbol.is hjardarbol.is/

THE WESTMAN ISLANDS FOLK MUSEUM was founded in 1932 and was recently modernised inside and out. It uses the latest technology to share its resources, including the Algerian Pirate Raid and the Heimaey eruption, with visitors. Ráðhúströð 2, 900 Vestmannaeyjar 488 2050 sagnheimar@sagnheimar.is www.sagnheimar.is