The Árborg Municipality was established in 1998. It consists of the town Selfoss and the districts of Eyrarbakki, Stokkseyri and Sandvíkurhreppur. The Árborg area offers a lot of options for recreation and relaxation such as a wide selection of restaurants, cafés, art galleries, museums and swimming pools, along with a nine-hole golf course in Selfoss. The environment is beautiful and optimal for any tourist who is in the mood for unique landscape such as large lava fields, and black sand beaches. The Árborg area has a population of 7800 people.

Selfoss is the largest town in South Iceland, and the main service centre of trade and industry. The distance from the capital is 57 km. Varied options are offered, for anyone who wants to stay in this friendly town. Diverse restaurants and cafés are situated all over Selfoss, along with various kinds of shops. Furthermore, the town has an outdoor swimming pool with sauna and hot tubs. North of Selfoss, the woodland of Hellisskógur can be found with interesting footpaths alongside Ölfusá river. On the far side bank of that same river you can also find the nine-hole golf course as mentioned before. Accommodations are available in a hotel, guesthouses and on the campsite.