Accommodation: 16 sleeping bags
. Telephone: No telephone
. GPS: N64°41.711-W15°21.681
. Other facilities: Wood stove for heating. Gas stove for cooking. Dry toilet. Camping place.
. Notice: The hut is locked the whole year. There is a key box and people need to contact the office for key numbers. Telephone 354-863 5813
Bed and brekfast in the center of Isafjordur. We have rooms for 2-7 persons. Both to share or for private visitors.
The price offered is without breakfast and sheets. Sheets can be hired for 3.100 ISK per booking and breakfast costs 2.000 ISK
Check in is at Managata 5. Gamla guesthouse untill 8 pm and after that at Hotel Isafjordur, Silfurtorg 2.
Breakfast is served at Managata 5.
Managata 1 has five rooms on one floor. You will have access to your room, toilette and kitchen.
A hut under the auspices of the Fljótsdalshérað Touring Club, situated at Húsavík, the southernmost creek of the so-called Víknaslóðir hiking trail, south of Borgarfjörður Eystri. There is sleeping bag accommodation for 33. The chalet is heated with a lumber stove and there is gas for cooking, as well as a shower and a WC. Camping facilities at hand.
Gas for cooking, wc.
. Accommodation: 33 sleeping bags
. Operating time: Closed and locked during winter, wardens during summer
. Telephone: No telephone
. GPS: N65°23.68-W13°44.42
. Other facilities: Wood stove for heating. Gas stover for cooking. Toilets and shower. Camping place, coal grill (but no coals)
Hveravellir is one of Iceland’s most popular Oasis in the highlands whether your drive hike or ride the Icelandic horse. The area offers various hiking trails through the wonders of the lava field or nearby spectacular mountain slope. And for those in need of recharging and relaxing just a simple chill in the nature pool followed by a cup of hot chocolate and a slice of cake in the Internet Café might be just the thing.
Dæli Guesthouse (Holiday farm since 1988) offers a variety of accommodation and activities for both groups and the individual traveller, 16 twin/double rooms with private facilities, Cottage "Eyrin", sleeping accommodation for up to 24 person in 6 small huts and camping ground. In The Service House you will find a kitchen, a large dining room and WC/showers.
Kaffi Sveitó restaurant and bar offers a variety of delicious food and refreshing drinks. Check out our menu for further information.
At Mánagata 5 we have 8 twin-bedded rooms and 1 triple rooms on two floors, all with a hand basin, bathrobes and TV. Shared bathrooms are on each floor. Comfortable sitting lounge and a reading corner with interntet connection. Good breakfast is served in the breakfast room on the ground floor.
At Mánagata 1 we have sleeping bag accommodation for up to 21 person. Two shared bathrooms as well as cooking facilities. Spacious living area with a kitchen and television. Breakfast is available at Mánagata 5.
Reykjanes is located in Ísafjarðardjúp on northwest part of Iceland, Ísafjarðardjúp is biggest of the West Fjords in Iceland. Reykjanes is located 0.5 km from the main road to Ísafjörður. The view from Reykjanes is spectacular; there is a variety of hiking routes and you won't easily forget the unique stillness of the morning and evening.
Camp site opens early spring until late autumn (depends on weather conditions)
Guesthouse Grímsstaðir stands by crossroads in the highland, in the north of Vatnajökull glacier. In the old farmhouse it is possible to have sleeping bag accomodations for up to 10 people, and also made up beds for 6.
Breakfast is optional.
Grímsstaðir is located close to some of the most beautiful places in the North-east of Iceland. such as:
• Dettifoss 28 km
• Mývatn 40 km
• Ásbyrgi 56 km
• Herðubreiðarlindir 60 km
• Askja 100 km
• Kverkfjöll 130 km
Camp site usually opens in late June and is open until 15. september.
Osar is located on the Vatnsnes Peninsula, 25 km north of road no. 1. In the recent years the hostel has been completely renovated.Ósar ocean beach is full of life. Seals abound and also eider ducks and other birds, and the rock Hvítserkur, which resembles a prehistoric Dinosaur, is within walking distance from the Hostel.
The unspoiled nature, peaceful environment and a variety of recreation opportunities makes Ósar an ideal stop in an Iceland tour. In only about 5 min walk you are in unusually close contact with nature. Here guests can see a number of different birds and one of Iceland´s biggest colonies of seals , swimming only a few meters from the beach.
A superb place for nature lovers
At Fjalladýrð Tourist Services, we provide our guests with the chance to experience traditional food, culture, and accommodation in peaceful surroundings. On our premises you will find a variety of nature walks and other forms of outdoor recreation. The Fjalladýrð team is conscious about the environment and we try to meet all the environmental challenges running a tourist service constitutes. We offer personal service, with the goal of allowing our customers to get closer to their origins. We work to achieve this by offering homemade food, traditional Icelandic rural culture and further recreation options tailored to the interests of each group or person.
Fjalladýrð offers accommodation for up to 70 people in rooms with dressed beds and private or shared facilities. A well serviced camping ground is also at hand.
The restaurant/café Fjallakaffi - "The Mountain Café" awaits you with homemade delicacies like "kleinur" and "Ástarpungar" - Icelandic doughnuts treats, not to mention the renowned Icelandic lamb meat soup, Icelandic moss-soup, local trout, and a local lamb steak. All this and more to be found on our menu.
Möðrudalur is the highest settled farm in Iceland, 469 meters ( 1548 feet) above sea-level. It has been inhabited since early settlement in Iceland. Möðrudalur has served as a presbytery for centuries. The builder of the church in Möðrudalur was Jón A. Stefánsson (1880 - 1971). He was a great farmer as well as an artist and the altarpiece is made by himself. His son was Stefán ,,Stórval" Jónsson (1908 - 1994), a one of a kind character and a painter. The panorama view from the farm is interesting in many ways - judge for yourself. Möðrudalur/Fjalladýrð is a home base of the company Volcano Heli that offers different kind of sightseeing tours: www.volcanoheli.is
Our campsite is open from June to mid-September. For campers, and RVs we offer stays throughout the year depending on weather.
Last but not least we sell Icelandic woolens and handicrafts made by local people as well as some snacks.
Ólafsfjörður offers ideal conditions for winter sports. The neighbouring mountains and valleys offer excellent terrain for snowmobile touring and the environment is particulary well-situated to skiing. In Ólafsfjörður there is one lift, 600 m, well suitable for beginners and professionals alike. Specially laid tracks extent pratically all over the town, and The Ólafsfjörður Skiing Association organises cross-country excursions anround the vicinity. The Tindaöxl skiing area is equipped with ski lifts and excellent slalom tracks. Snowboarding enthusiasts have large pristine areas at their disposal. Refreshments are on offer in the Skiing Association Lodge, wich is also equipped with attic sleeping bag accomodation for up to 25 persons.
Are you planning a visit to lake Myvatn, Iceland? We offer comfortable guest house accommodation and personal service at reasonable prices.
We are centrally located in the village of Reykjahlid, within easy walking distance to local services and amenities.
Hotel Capitano is a small and homely hotel in a newly renovated 100 years old house on the ocean front in Neskaupstaður. The hotel, one of two 3 stars hotels in East Iceland, is run by a former captain who delights in tatking his guests angling on the pier.
Neskaupsstaður is one of Iceland´s busiest fisheries towns and all services are at hand. A work-out centre is right beside the hotel and the fjord offers many hiking possibilities.
Valgeirsstaðir in Norðurfjörður is an old farm that accommodates 24 people. It is equipped with stoves, utensils and running water. There is a bathroom in the building. The campground is outside the building. Campers have access to a shelter for cooking.
In Seljaland we offer accommodation for groups of 20-25. The old house takes up to 8 people and the three little cottages can fit 2-4 people per cottage.
A little restaurant that seats 25 people is located on these premises. Reservations must be made in advance.
A great place for small groups e.g. family gatherings, hiking groups or horse riding groups.
3 Cottages for 2 each, 1 house for 6 , 2 Rooms for 2 -3 each
Please contact for prices and booking information.
Open for events all year round. Made up beds and sleepingbag accommodation available. Please contact for prices and booking information.
In the middle of the valley Bárðardalur, about 23 km from highway no 1 is the camp site located. If you are arriving from the highland it is about 20 km after descending from Sprengisandur.
There are many beautiful waterfalls close by such as Goðafoss, Aldeyjarfoss and Hrafnabjargarfossar.
The camp site is in a peaceful and quiet spot. There are toiletfacilites and showers as well as access to electricity. There is also a playground and a football field.
Keldunes offer accommodation in a guesthouse, 6 double rooms with hand basin and 2 small cottages. The cottages are fully furnished with private bathroom each.
In the guesthouse is lounge that can also be used as salon, cooking facilities, laundry room with washing machine, bathroom with showers, and an outside hot tub available for all guests.
There is huge balcony with barbeque grill and a panoramic view over Skjálftavatn famous for its birdlife.
Keldunes is for sure the best accommodation for who come to fish in Litlaá.
Keldunes guesthouse is an ideal place to base yourself while you discover northern part of Iceland. We are in a short distance from all major attraction such as Ásbyrgi, Dettifoss, Litlá, National park Jökulsárgljúfur, Mývatn and many other beautiful places worth visiting.
The birdlife at Skjálftavatn is amazing and a perfect place for ornithologists and other bird watchers.
With its new wing of guest rooms and panoramic sea and mountain views, Hotel Framtid in Djupavogir offers a comfortable stay in beautiful natural surroundings.
Our new wing has 18 well-designed 17 m2 rooms with shower and WC, telephone and TV. We also have 28 rooms with a basin in several buildings, four new self-catering summerhouses, 25 m2 each and three apartments which are 150 meters from the main building.
The new restaurant has seating for 250 persons and is ideal for groups and special events. The old restaurant is full of charm and character and can accommodate 40, with seating for a further in the cellar bar
If you have any questions, please give us a call or send us an email at framtid@simnet.is and we will be happy to help you plan your holiday in the east of Iceland.
Accommodation: 20 sleeping bags
. Telephone: No telephone
. GPS: N64°36.680 - W15°08.780
. Other facilities: Wood stove for heating. Gas stove for cooking. Dry toilet. Camping place.
. Notice: The hut is locked the whole year. There is a key box and people need to contact the office for key numbers. Telephone 354-863 5813
In Fossárdalur sleeping bag accommodation with cooking facilities is at hand, as well as a camping site. The guests stay in a separate house, situated at a distance of 600 m. from the farmhouses in Fossárdalur (Cataract River Valley). There are six rooms in the house: four suitable for four persons, one triple room and one double room. There are doubled beds in three of the rooms.
No food or beverages are provided at Fossárdalur. Restaurants and coffee shops can be reached at the village Djúpivogur, which is about fifteen minutes drive away.
The landscape is quite extraordinary. Rocks are abundant and hiking possibilities range from easy to quite demanding. The river Fossá, which runs through the valley, is adorned with some twenty-five waterfalls, each with its particular charm, meriting a closer inspection. A four-wheel track running close to the river and the waterfalls leads further into the valley.
The landscape is quite extraordinary. Rocks are abundant and hiking possibilities range from easy to quite demanding. The river Fossá, which runs through the valley, is adorned with some twenty-five waterfalls, each with its particular charm, meriting a closer inspection. A four-wheel track running close to the river and the waterfalls leads further into the valley.
The campsite is in a sheltered area surrounded by mountains. It is spacious and possible to accommodate large groups. It is possible to accommodate both a large number of small tents as well as large mobile homes. A small creek is by the campsite that the children love to play around in. The campsite is ideal for those who want peace and quiet in beautiful nature. The area has diverse walking paths and beautiful waterfalls in the river Fossá.
Toilet facilities are in the service house as well as hot and cold water. It is also possible to connect to electricity although the number of connections is limited.
Hnjotur guesthouse is located in West Fjords in Iceland, nearby the famous bird cliff Latrarbjarg. For birdwatchers and photographers alike, Latrabjarg the 441 meter high cliff is one of a kind as it stretches up to 14 kilometers. Literally packed with birds no wonder it claims to inhabit one of the largest bird population in the world. If you love bird watching don’t forget to book a room at Hnjotur on your trip to Iceland.
Our opening dates can vary significantly depending on demand and weather condtions.
Please contact for prices and booking information.
Bakkaflöt is a family-owned company that started in 1987. We offer a variety of accommodations. We have a 22 room guesthouse that offers cozy cabin with en suite bathrooms, double or triple rooms with shared
bathrooms. We also have two bigger cottages with cooking facilities.
We have a small heated swimming pool outside and two hot tubs. Other facilities include a TV lounge, terrace,
restaurant and bar area.
Next to the river Svartá we have a beautiful campsite with good cooking facilities.
In 1994 we started the river rafting in East glacial river and West glacial river.
West glacial river, class 2. Family rafting:
Scenic ride down the majestic Glacial Canyon. We´ll make a stop for a delicious hot chocolate from a geothermal spring and another stop to jump off a cliff. Great experience for the whole family.
East glacial river, class 4. Extreme rafting:
East glacial river is by far one of the best 1-day rafting rivers in Europe. Enjoy a delicious traditional Icelandic meat soup after the tour. The Extrem rafting is a total bliss and we can guarantee you will get wet.
Sit on top kayak trip down the river Svartá is an enjoyable and scenic nature ride in the midnight sun.
On site: accommodation in cabins and our guesthouse, camping site, small swimming pool, hot tubs, restaurant and bar.
The chalet of the Fljótsdalshérað Touring Club at Klyppsstaður in deserted fjord Loðmundarfjörður has a sleeping bag accommodation for up to 38 people. This is a spacious chalet, situated along the celebrated Víkurslóðir hiking route.
. Accommodation: 38 sleeping bag
. Operating time: Closed and locked during winter, wardens during summer
. GPS: N°65.21.909-W13°53.787
. Other facilities: Wood stove for heating, gas stove for cooking, extra kitchen tent, shower and toilet, drying room,
charging for telephones and cameras, coal grill and camping place.
Storulaugar offer accommodation in newly refurnished beautiful house. The farm is located just 1 km from Laugar college and therefore perfectly situated between Akureyri and Myvatn. The location makes it an ideal hub from which to explore the surrounding countryside. For instance, spend the day at Akureyri at amazing golf course (61km) or go whale watching at Husavik (40 km) or visit magic of Myvatn at only 30 km distance from the guesthouse. At Laugar you find all necessary service such as supermarket and swimming pool in just 1 km distance from the farm.
All our rooms are bright and spacious. Seven of them has their own bathroom (2 triple rooms and 5 double rooms) as well as 4 rooms with wash basin (one triple room, one single room and two double rooms).
From our guesthouse we have breathtaking view from the veranda in front of the house where you will also find a hot tube.
We are located on the road nr 846 (drive up to Laugar college and there turn left).
Operated during the summer in Grunnavík in Jökulfirðir. Please contact us for prices and booking information.
We are a small family-run café and guest house in Hesteyri, located directly in the middle of the untouched nature of the West Fjords in the „Hornstrandir National Park“.
Hesteyri is an old fishing village in the nature reserve Hornstrandir which is on the furthest point of the northwest of Iceland.
The area is known for its rugged and steep landscape and moos covered valleys and stony tablelands.
A large colony of seabirds nests. Hornstrandir is also known as a common hunting ground for polar foxes. The nature is almost untouched by people.
The village’s prime time was 100 years ago but in 1952 the last residents left. The ruin of the old whaling station is a reminder of the good old times. Today there are still 10 houses in the original style and being used as summerhouses.
You can only travel by boat to Hesteyri. From the middle of June till the middle of August tourists and hikers can take boats from Bolungarvík or Isafjörður to Hesteyri.
Hesteyri is the most popular place for hikers to start their hicking trips around or throughout the nature reserve Hornstrandir.
A visit to Hesteyri with its outstanding unique untouched nature is like taking a tour to the last century.
Now we have beds for 23 people in Tangahus. The rooms are in 1. 2.- and 3. floor. Our guests can also have bed for children an extra mattress if they need.
In the house is a fine kitchen for our guests with all things they need to cook and a good hall with places for about 35 people.
Our guests can wash and dry their laundry if they choose, find a good book to read, go to the internet and also look at a fine wares made from icelandic wool.
The guesthouse stand very close to the sea and there is a lot of birds there nearby and sometimes also curious seals.
Tangahus guesthouse has it's own enviromental policy and is a non smoke area
Please contact for prices and booking information.
Rauðsdalur Guesthouse is a nice place in the southern Westfjords. We offer accommodation all year round in 12 rooms with shared bathroom facilities. There are cooking facilities for guests and a traditional Icelandic breakfast for those who request during summertime.
We offer accommodation in made-up beds and also sleeping bag accommodation.
Our guesthouse is conveniently located for passengers of Baldur, the Breidafjord ferry, as we are only within a 5km driving distance from the ferry docks in Brjánslæk. Below our farm is a unique sandy beach which is perfect for late summer night walks. At Rauðsdalur there is also traditional farming, primarily with sheep and cows.
Rauðsdalur is located by road 62, 50km from Patreksfjörður and 85km from Látrabjarg. Two swimming pools are nearby - 6km to Krossholt and 10km to Flókalundur. Both places also have natural hot pots
Nestled in the mountainous landscape of the Eastfjords, Seyðisfjörður is a true gem of a town with colorful little houses and a vibrant arts community.
Hafaldan Harbour Hostel was established in 1975 and nestles on the north side of the Seyðisfjörður fjord with an amazing view from the dining area. Rooms are small & cozy with washbasin in every room. Very authentic hostel with a lot of charm. Bed linen and towels are always included in the stay. The Harbour is Ideal for those who seek basic & budget accommodation.
Hafaldan Harbour hostel offers very good common facilities. Self Catering Kitchen, Laundry facilities & Free Wi-Fi.
For best prices & easy adjustments of your booking - book directly through our website, www.hafaldan.is
We look forward to seeing you in Seydisfjordur!
Dalvík is only a 35 min. drive from Akureyri and has one of the best skiing areas in the country. There is a wide variety of runs suitable for all members of the family, one of the slopes being floodlit and 1,200m long.
The area is equipped with a new snow production system which ensures better snow conditions. When conditions permit, a track for cross country skiing is prepared right next to the skiing area. Skis can be rented.
Information: Ski Centre: 466-1010 / 867-1606, www.skidalvik.is
Reykjarfjörður in the Hornstrandir area offers breathtaking nature near the Drangajökull glacier, rich birdlife, peace and tranquility.
We offer both sleeping bag accommodation, made-up beds and a campsite. In the Old House we have 22 beds for sleeping bags, a common kitchen and WC. There is no shower in this hose. The "Love Nest" cabin sleeps 5 in made-up beds.
Our 20 m long geothermal pool and the adjacent hot tub are a real treat for tired hikers, or simply as a place to spend a leisurely day in this peaceful and breathtaking environment.
We can accomodate 30 persons plus – 16 in houses and 14 in sleepingbags.
Bjarkarholt Guesthous is located in Westfjords of Iceland – in the middle of Bardastrond county in the opening of Morudalur valley.
We are about 15 km away from Brjanslaekur ferry harbor and about 44 km away from Patreksfjordur.
You and your friends are always welcome at our guesthouse.
Please contact for prices and booking information.
140 square meter well equiped cottage. Sleeping bag acc. on short notice if the house is not in rent. Please contact for prices and booking information.
Hekluhestar - Riding tours since 1981
Austvaðsholtfarm, the heart of Hekluhestar, is located 12 km from Hella, in a vast open area 100 km. east of Reykjavik in the vicinity of the volcano Mt. Hekla, bordered by the river Rangá and has the character of a family farm.
Horses are the focal point of activity at Hekluhestar, brought up and trained with the requirements of our guests in mind. Perfectly adapted to their ground, from the grassy meadows and river randges to the rugged desertic highlands and volcanic fields. The Icelandic horse has a fourth and fifth gait, tölt and pace, which enable one to cover long distances comfortably and swiftly.
For over thirty years the Hekluhestar family has guided many groups of people coming from all over the world through the rugged area of Hekla. Anita is continuing the family tradition that her parents, Jón and Nicole started, and is leading the riding tours, which she has been involved every year since she was a little child.
The Highland tours – 6 and 8 day rides
In July and August we offer riding tours through lavafields and volcanic ash desert and other impressive scenery close to the famous volcano Hekla.The tours continues to Landmannalaugar a geothermal area with a colourful and breathtaking landscape of mountains, hot springs and lavafields. Daily treks of 4-7 hours. Accomodation is provided at the farm and in well kept mountain huts.
Summer night ride – Ride into the bright Icelandic summer night in June.
Experience a unique admosphere and the energy of the nature by riding into the bright night on an Icelandic horse. Ride in the meadows where the birds with their chicks are running around and the dew decorates the vegetation. Going along
the beautiful and quiet river Ranga with a great view of the volcano Hekla, glaciers and mountains. We start the ride around 23 o‘clock and ride for about three to four hours. When we arrive back to the farm, hot chocolate and traditional „bakkelsi“ will be served.
Day tours
Come and visit our farm and go for a one hour ride up to a day tour along the river Rangá. Beautiful view of the mountains.
The Guesthouse
Built 1990 in old traditional Icelandic style. Turf on the roof makes the house fit perfectly into the natural surrounding. Sleeping-bag accommodation in a private house with selfcatering, for individuals and small groups up to 18 persons. Whatever your interest: overnight stay, a riding vacation, a sightseeing excursion or longer stay at the farm. You are always welcome.
Available all times of the year.
Icelandic, French and English spoken
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The Touring Club of Fljótsdalshérað (FFF) is a member of The Icelandic Touring Association. Every year FFF organizes and offers a variety of tours and trips. Scheduled information on the touring program can be found on our website, www.ferdaf.is.
The Touring Club of Fljótsdalshérað runs and operates six huts and lodges with sleeping accomodations. One in Kverkfjöll located in Vatnajokull´s National Park, two in Lónsöræfi at the edge of Vatnajökull Glacier and three in secluded inlets and fjords south of the remote town of Borgarfjörður eystri.
The house by Hornbjargsviti lighthouse accommodates 40 people. It is equipped with electric and gas stoves, utensils and running water. There are bathrooms and showers in the house. The campground is just outside the house. Campers have access to a shelter for cooking.
Vesturhus Hostel is located in Hof village between Skaftafell (National Park) and Glacier Lagoon.
The whole house has in total 6 rooms in some different sizes and are rented as a private rooms, in a standard form of a sleeping bag accommodation.
There are in total of 13 beds that can suit max 13-18 persons in the house.
There are also booking options to rent both linens and towels for little extra charge, per person.
Booking options are possible to add during booking process at the website.
The facilities include a shared bathroom and a shared, fully equipped kitchen and dining room, and small living room.
Guests will use the kitchen as a self-cater.
Höfn camping and cottages offers you a quality camp site all year round and sleeping bag accommodation in cottages during the summer. We offer good facilities for campers along with a beautiful view over the glaciers and mountains that surround Höfn. We are very well located in the town of Höfn and all services are in a walking distance from our camp site.
The camp site is next to the main road into town on the left side. It is a short distance from all services in the town and only a few minutes walk form the swimming pool and a good golf course.
There are specific spots for mobile homes, good access to electricity, cooking facilities, wireless internet connection, washing facilities and a playground.
Small cottages with made-up beds are also available from mid-April until October 15 (also possible to rent without bedsheets).
We offer cosy accommodation at a fair price on a traditional sheep farm. The accommodation is available in a renovated older guest house.
Fully made-up beds or sleeping bag accommodation. Shared cooking facilities and two bathrooms.
Breakfast as well as dinner with the family featuring local produce can be booked in advance. Farm animals and stable visits - sheep, horses, a cat, dog, rabbit, hens and ducks.
Walking tracks and beauty spots in the farmland, along the river Svartá or to the hills above the farm. For a real hike try the summit of Maelifell, Hamraheidi, Molduxi, Tindastoll or travel a bit further to the rural and peaceful valley Austurdalur.
Emphasis on a relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere. Close to a horse rental/Old Stable , white water rafting, hand craft sale and a nature bath.
Please contact us for more information and bookings.
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the West Fjords, Korpudalur is a former farmhouse that has been in the family for generations. Protected from the weather by the snow-capped mountains that surround it, the hostel and campsite provides the ulimate way to get away from it all. The basin is also a great enviroment for wildlife to thrive, with lush green wetland home to many species of waterfowl as well as eagles. Curl up with a book in the lounge or take on one of the many hikes in the area- the choice is yours. The former barnhouse is also available for hire and provides a great venue for parties, weddings and cinema nights.
In the area:
At HI Iceland, we strive to meet and exceed the standards expected of us as a leader in sustainable travel. We take an active role in promoting sustainability within our community and we lead by example, and by good actions and practices in our operation.
In Keldudalur you can rent a cottage/summerhouse. We offer both made-up beds and sleeping bag accommodation with cooking facilities.
Keldudalur is a working farm in Skagafjödur, North Iceland. The livestock is 65 dairy cows, 90 cattle, 10 horses, 80 sheep, and 10 goats. Two Icelandic sheepdogs Fródi and Lína are also included.
Kirkjubol is a charming resting place centrally located in Strandir area in Iceland. It is an ideal place for families and for all those wishing to enjoy the best of what Strandir County and environs have to offer.
Please contact for prices and booking information.
In Grimstunga we have 4 houses. Three of them are with rooms, that share bathrooms, and some have hand basins. Rooms for two, three or four people. Cooking facilities. Sitting rooms with TVs. Free Wi-Fi. The fourth house is in Hólssel, 6 km (3.7 mi) from Grímstunga, by the route Dettifossvegur (route no. 864).There are rooms with En-suite/private bathroom. Reception is at Grímstunga, but breakfast for those staying at Hólssel is served on site. Hólssel is 20 km (12.5 mi) from waterfall Dettifoss.
Welcome to Farm Stóra-Mörk 3, located in south Iceland near many of Iceland´s must visit places: Vestamannaeyjar, Skógar Museum, Þórsmörk and Eyjafjallajökull. The locality also offers a range of exciting activities, only 2 hour drive from Reykjavík. Ideal location for a trip to Þórsmörk, only 20 km.
Stóra-Mörk 3 is a cattle and sheep farm and we welcome our guests to experience traditional Icelandic farm life. We offer both sleeping bag accommodation or made up beds in rooms with or without private bathroom. Cooking facilities, a living room with a great mountain view and a TV. Breakfast and other meals on request.
We offer affordable accommodation in two summerhouses with sleeping arrangements for up to 10 people in each house. The house consists of 5 bedrooms, each with two single beds, the kitchen and living room are located together in a open space with access to a balcony with a nice mountain view. The property is perfect for families and smaller groups.
Directions: Farm Stóra-Mörk 3 is located on road 248, 9 km from the the main road (road 1) and 130 km from Reykjavik.
Please contact for prices and booking information.
Highland Base was conceived as the staging ground for epic adventures deep in the highlands of central Iceland. A year-round oasis of warmth and comfort, this remote outpost accommodates all levels of hospitality. With a campground, hostel huts, dormitory beds, upscale rooms, luxury suites, private lodges, thermal baths, and a cozy restaurant, Highland Base is a first-of-its-kind highland resort.
Located at the edge of the majestic Kerlingarfjöll mountain range, the destination is a thrillseeker’s paradise, offering a vast array of guided and unguided adventures. While the experiences are seasonal, the excitement is timeless. In summer, hiking and mountain biking bring you face-to-face with the mountainscape's geothermal valleys and breathtaking panoramas. In winter, cross-country skiing, backcountry skiing, and snowmobiling set you free to explore the untamed wilderness. And when you return to Highland Base from a day of adventuring, you'll always find a warm and welcoming refuge—a place to relax, reflect, and recharge.
Kerlingarfjöll are one of the natural pearls of Iceland, located in the highlands, between the Glaciers Hofsjökull and Langjökull. The area is accessible by road no. 35 (Kjölur road) from both north and south, from Kjölur road the access is via road F347.
The Kerlingarfjöll area, being area of approx. 100 KM2 is a mountain cluster, rising 500 – 700 M above the surrounding central highlands plains. The mountains are standing on a large system of calderas, which was active some 70.000 – 300.000 years ago.
The area can be described as a cluster of rugged mountains with steep hills and sharp lines, that due to their age have not been affected by the eroding forces of the nature. Within the mountain cluster there are geothermal areas that are amongst the larger in Iceland.
Rhyolite and obsidian are types of rocks that characterize the appearance of some of the mountains, making the area extremely colourful and heaven for those who wish to hike or spend their time in landscape not frequently seen elsewhere.
The Kerlingarfjöll highland resort, offering accommodation ranging from sleeping bag in dorms, to accommodation in double bed rooms with private facilities and shower. The resort has fully licenced restaurant.
The camping site is located on the banks of the river Asgardsa in the valley Asgardur that is in the northern part of the mountains.
The site has showers and a steam bath. The steam bath is located 1km from the camping site. Also there is a playground for the kids.
. Accommodation: 75 sleeping bags
. Operating time: Closed and locked during winter, wardens during summer
. Telephone: 863 9236
. GPS: N64°44.850-W16°37.890.
Other facilities: Oil stove for heating. Gas stove for cooking. Toilets and showers. Camping place.
The farm Litla-Hof is located in the Öræfi region in southeast Iceland, close to Skaftafell National Park. Accommodation at the farmhouse (rooms with shared bathroom) and in two separate buildings (family rooms and sleeping bag accommodation). An ideal location for those who want to tour Skaftafell and other nearby attractions that include magnificent glaciers and black sand beaches. Open from 1 March to 30 October.
BERGISTANGI GUESTHOUSE
The accommodation consists of two houses. Firstly, there are two spacious rooms on the ground floor of the owners' apartment building, each with three beds. There is a shared entrance on the second floor for these two rooms, with a small kitchenette and a bathroom.
Secondly, there is accommodation in a former freezer house, which was built in connection with the slaughterhouse on the site and was used as such for thirty years. Times change, and in 1992, there was no longer a need for a freezer house. A few years ago, the owners of the house decided to convert it into a guesthouse. The house has three rooms used for accommodation. The rooms have bunk beds, with eight bunks in the largest room and six in each of the other two rooms, for a total of twenty beds. The bunk beds are of good quality, and there are ensuite bathrooms in the rooms. There is also a shared kitchenette in the house, equipped with excellent cooking facilities.
The guesthouse has been popular among groups and individual travelers alike.
Rjúpnavellir in Rangárþing Ytra is a small and comfortable resort in south of Iceland. It is located only 9 km from the famous volcano - Hekla, about 90 minutes drive from Reykjavík.
At Rjúpnavellir, there are sleeping bag accommodations for 44 people in two comfortable cabins and 3 cottages for 4-8 people each. Our guest have access to free wifi. We also have small camp side.
Staying at Rjúpnavellir is great way to experience Iceland. It is close to the highlands; places like Landmannalaugar, Hrafntinnusker, Veiðivötn and Fjallabak. The cabins are ideally located for those interested in hiking and/or riding tours, enjoying the unspoiled nature or simply travel around. Hiking on the volcano skirts is an exhilarating and unforgettable experience.
GPS POINTS N64° 2' 3.857" W19° 50' 6.233"
Þakgil is located in a beautiful valley, surrounded by mountains, 20 km from Vík by road 214. These conditions make the weather in Þakgil very mild and calm, and a lovely little freshwater stream trickles though the camping site and in front of the houses.
The common dining room is in a cave that can be lit up by candles and heated by a fireplace in cold evenings. Hiking routes to interesting places of variable difficulty are all around, including to the glacier.
The campsite has brand new WC and shower facilities with an outdoor sink for dishwashing.
4 person, 6 person, 8 person and 10 person houses. Cooking facilities and bathrooms.
Sunsets, white beaches and rich birdlife.
Opening hours in Gallery Gullhóll is 9:00-22:00.
Akureyri HI Hostel has been a part of the Hostelling International since it opened 1967. The Hostel has been run by the same family for all these years and they all share the same passion for the Hostel, to welcome travelers from all over the world and make them feel comfortable and enjoying their stay.
Accommodation Information
The Hostel offers different types of rooms; mixed dorm rooms, single room, twin with and without bath, and group / family rooms for three to six persons. Two fantastic summerhouses in the garden, each house has kitchen, living room and bathroom, each can accommodating eight persons (twin room, four person room and upstairs two beds) plus hot tub is included in the price. We also have a small cabin with three beds, toilet and a sink.
All rooms include; reading light over every bed, table & chairs, mirror, TV, hairdryer, free Wi-Fi and pillows & duvets. All rooms come with access to two kitchens that are well equipped for cooking and good dining rooms. There is a TV room with tables, chairs and a sofa.
We offer sleeping bag accommodation, bed linen can be provided and made up beds.
Laundry is possible at the hostel.
There is a big outside area with tables, chairs and BBQ.
Akureyri HI Hostel is located in the center of the town, conveniently close to the city center. All places needed are in a walking distance; 10 min walk to the city center, 5 min walk to Glerártorg shopping center, 1 min walk to Bónus supermarket (the cheapest in Akureyri), 5 min to a bakery and 7 min to local’s favorite restaurant. Most of other main attractions of the town are within walking distance.
In Akureyri there are city buses that are for free. They go past the Hostel every hour.
Akureyri H.I. Hostel is the perfect place to stay on to visit all the pearls that mother nature offers in the North, like Lake Mývatn which is known for its natural beauty – landscape, animals and bird life, Goðafoss one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland, Dettifoss the most powerful waterfall in Europe, Húsavík known as the whale watching town, Ásbyrgi an enclosed canyon, about 3,5 km long and 1,1 km wide, surrounded by cliffs which reach as high as 100 m. Skagafjörður where rafting can be done, Grímsey where people get the change to step over the polar circle line and see all the beautiful bird life. And many other pearls that north Iceland has to offer.
• Cat I - 4 double rooms with shared facilities
• Cat III - 6 double rooms with private facilities
• Sleeping bagaccomodation in double rooms
• Facilities for disabled
• Credit cards accepted (Visa/Euro/Mastercard)
• Non-smoking area either in all or part of the facilities of the farm
• A working farm with sheep and horses, where traditional farming is pursued at commercial level
• Bird watching
• Marked walking trails
• Farm animals shown to guests
• Cooking facilities
Accommodation in a separate building at the farm. 6 rooms with private facilities and 3 rooms with shared facilities, kitchen, big living room and BBQ.
Convenient for small groups. Interesting sites and hiking possibilities in the area such as the great canyon of Vatnsdalur with many waterfalls. The Saga of Vatnsdæla took place in this area. Beautiful hickingtrails in the near surrounding.
Shopping/Swimming pool/Golf: Blönduós 32 km.
English, Dutch, German and Scandinavian spoken.
The main reason why people stay in Breidavik hotel is the Latrabjarg bird-cliff. You can watch and take pictures of the Puffins very close, sometimes you can even touch them. You have to be very careful, because there is always a chance of falling down.
Nearby the hotel area there is a wide golden sand beach, a length of more than 5 km. Dunes and sand, winding streams and a number of birds is also impressive, so we highly recommend a few hours walk on the beach.
We have good news for a fishing enthusiasts. In the hotel area is a lake where you can fish. There are a lot of fish, you just need to catch it.
Breidavik and Latrabjarg is amazing areas for hikers. Watch a video below and you will understand why.
Please contact for prices and booking information.
24 beds per night are available in log cabins, from 1st May to 30 September each year
We have 6 small cabins each housing 4 people. Each cabin contains two bunk beds, a basin with running water, electric kettle, cutlery and crockery for up to four people.
All Guests have access to the Campers Service Building facilities next to the cabins. Where there are minimal cooking facilities, showers and toilets, a dining room with enough tables and chairs to seat 80-90 people
6 beds per night are available in the Main House all year round.
At Svinafell, we offer sleeping bags places available, for 6 people. In the basement conversion of the Main Farmhouse, there is a three bedroom flat containing one bunk bed in each room (120 cm and 80 cm). Access to a bathroom with shower and a kitchen with the essential cooking equipment and crockery.
We offer two types of camping at Svinafell.
We have 8 camping areas at the back of the reception that accommodate 6-8 tents in each flat area, well suited for small groups and families. There are toilets and basins with running water short distance away (100m).
Alternatively there is a larger area on the other side of the Campers Service Building, well suited for bigger groups of travellers. All guests get free use of the Campers Service Building next to the cabins.
All Guests have access to the Campers Service Building facilities next to the cabins. Where there are minimal cooking facilities, showers and toilets, a dining room with enough tables and chairs to seat 80-90 people.
The camp site and the service building are open from 1st May to 30 september
WASHING MACHINE & DRYER
All guests have access to coin-operated washing machine and dryer through the Reception. There is also a small room with washing lines to hang your washing.
WOOL
At the Reception you can buy products made from wool and other crafts made in the region. The ever-popular jumpers knitted from Icelandic wool, as well as socks, mittens and much more.
INFORMATION
Our staff is very willing and able to give tourists any information for any service, leisure activities, accommodation in the area and anything else that people might need to know.
THE CAMPERS SERVICE BUILDING
In 1999 the cabins were built and soon after the Campers Service Building was erected between the cabins and the Larger Camping area that same summer. All visitors have free access to the service building, were there are some cooking facilities i.e. gas hobs and pots and pans (best to bring your own). The Dining room has tables and chairs that can seat 80-90 people. Toilets and showers are also available.
The Campers Service building is open from 1st May to 30th September.
Smáratún farm is located in the Fljótshlíð agricultural area off road nr. 261, 10 minutes from Hvolsvöllur village and road nr. 1.
For the last three generations the farm has been managed by the same family and the farm stay was introduced in 1986. We have been working according to our sustainability policy since 2007. We were eco labelled by the Nordic Swan in 2014.
We offer accommodation in hotel rooms, chalets and larger cottages. We also have a campsite and cooking facility open all year round. Our hotel restaurant is open for everyone, both for dinner and breakfast. We take pride in serving food from farm to table.
Hlid offers different kind of accommodation:
Guesthouse / Hraunbrún: Sleeping bag accommodation in four beds rooms without private bathroom. Shared well equipped kitchen, dining room, wc and showers.
Small huts: Private huts - 6 huts, 5 9m2 each with two beds, facilites - wc and kitchen available 50m away.
Big huts-Apartments: Summer houses - 50m2, sleeping 6 persons in 2 bedrooms and a sleeping attic, bathroom, kitchen and a livingroom with beautiful vista over the Mývatn area.
Hotel rooms: Guesthouse - 9 double rooms with private facilities. Small lounge for making tea and coffee all day.
Camping place: The Hlíð camping is conveniently located on the northern shore of lake Mývatn, by the village of Reykjahlid. It´s only 5 minutes walk from the Tourist info and supermarket. From the camping there is fantastic view over the lake and the lavafield. We offer good facilities for tents and trailers and electricity is accessible. Warm showers are free of charge for guests and laundry service is available as well.
Hlid offers all kinds of entertainment, such as bike rental, playground for children and barbeque. It´s perfect to rent a bike for the day and ride around the lake. The distance is 37km, mostly flat road, with great views of the area, lake and birds. There is also the possibility of hiking in the area. There are many different trails, for short or longer walks. We provide you all necessary information for these hikes. There is an information center for tourists in the area that is well worth visiting. There is also a swimming pool, nature baths, golf course , cafés, restaurants and bars.
The house is about 270 square meters and can accomodate about 110 persons in seats. Tables and chairs are available. The house has four toilets, kitchen with a dishwasher, refridgerator, stove and a coffee maker. The house has mattresses and accommodation license for up to 20 persons.
Around the house is a big garden that is the camp site.
Rates 2016
Groupcamp site with indoor facilities (included is camp site, indoor facilities and electricity, cleaning costs extra):
Weekend: 65.000 kr
Working day: 25.000 kr
Akureyri Backpackers is a hostel, located on the main shopping street of Akureyri. We offer budget accommodation for travelers from all over the world. Our dorms are 4, 6 and 8 bedded and our private rooms host 2-3 persons. You can choose between bringing your own sleeping bag or renting a duvet wrapped in a cozy cover. All our beds come with a clean sheet and a pillow. Toilets are located on every floor and warm showers are accessible 24 hours a day. Well equiped kitchen is available for our guests. On the ground floor you will find our restaurant and booking service where you can enjoy our meals or have a drink.
Located on the main street, Akureyri Backpackers gives travelers easy access to others restaurants, cafés, bars, shops etc. The Swimming pool of Akureyri is less then 500 m away.
Hólaskógur is a destination for larger groups, whether they travel on foot, on horses or other vehicles. The Lodge accommodates 40 people in sleeping bags. Each floor can accommodate 20-24 people. There is a fully equipped kitchen on each floor that guests have shared access to, along with toilet facilities. There are also facilities for horses and hay for sale.
You will find the farm Síreksstaðir in glen Sunnudalur, a small and peaceful haven off valley Hofsárdalur in Vopnafjörður. The farm boasts a small guesthouse with 7 rooms along with two summerhouses, each with space for 4 people. Both offer comfortable accommodation with a roomy deck and one has a hot tub.
The guesthouse has a living room, bathroom, and showers in shared facilities.
Síreksstaðir is a traditional farm with sheep, cattle, horses, and ducks in addition to guest accommodation.
Since this is a working farm, our guests will have a “front-row seat” during the moving season and other farm activities. The Bustafell Regional Museum is nearby and all services are at hand in Vopnafjörður, just a few miles away.
For further information, see our website .
2 cottages, well equipped. Sleeping place for 4 in each cottage. 1 house with 7 double/twin rooms, shared facilities. Sleeping bag accommodation.
Please contact for prices and booking information.
Volcano Huts Þórsmörk
Volcano Huts are located in the Þórsmörk nature reserve in Iceland, situated in the Húsadalur valley, between towering glaciers and volcanoes. The area can best be described as a hiker's paradise where you will find endless hiking trails that lead you through beautiful, volcanic landscapes. Here you will experience Icelandic nature at its best and meet interesting people that share your passion for nature and adventure.
Accommodation and other services can be booked through our website www.volcanotrails.com
Services at the Volcano Huts
Accommodation: Volcano Huts of fer accommodation in small cottages, shared mountain hut dormitories, private bedrooms, glamorous glamping tents and camping grounds surrounded by unique volcanic nature.
Restaurant : The LavaGrill is the heart of the Volcano Huts and offers rich and hearty meals made from local Icelandic ingredients. We offer breakfast, lunch and dinner, cakes and coffee. We can also send you off with a packed lunch. The bar offers a selection of local beers and other drinks.
Things to do: Most people come for the endless hiking trails in and around Thorsmork , while others come for a short stop and a meal at the LavaGrill. We offer access to a natural shallow pool and sauna, which are included in the accommodation. We have something for all ages, so everyone should find something to do.
Hiking trails: Some people choose to go on shorter walks and return to Volcano Huts in the afternoon, while others may venture deeper into the mountains on their way along the Laugavegur hiking trail, which connects Thorsmörk and the Landmannalaugar area or perhaps hiking in between two glaciers while hiking the Fimmvörðurháls trail.
How to get here: The best way to g et here is by bus, as you will have to cross big rivers on the way. You can take the bus from Reykjavik or at one of the several designated bus stops on Road1. Further information on how to get here is available on our website.
For further information and bookings, please visit our website www.volcanotrails.com , send us an email info@volcanotrails.is or call us on +354 419 4000.
Glamping single/double - 16
rooms - single / double - 14
cottages - for 4 pers. - 8
Cabin dorms - 34 beds
Camping 100 +
The travel service at Stóra-Sandfell is located 17 km. south of Egilsstaðir, by highway 95. When driving over the road called Öxi (which is the shortest route) or Breiðdalsheiði, the roads lie between Höfn and Egilsstaðir.
At our facilities we offer many different types of accomodations, cottages, rooms or at our campsite. We also offer horseriding tours through Sandfell‘s forest and nearby. Many lovely hiking trails are in the area.
Our accomodations are close to all of the major tourist-attractions in the Eastern Fjords.
The travel service at Stóra-Sandfell has been run by the same family for 30 years and combines experience with eastern hospitality. We put emphasis on having a good and personal contact with our all guests and want to make sure they will be able to enjoy themselves in a beautiful and relaxing enviroment, surrounded by Icelandic nature.
We do offer 10 cottages, of different types, but all are build for 2-4 persons. All of them do have a private kitchenette and access to a gas grill. Six of the cottages have private bathrooms but the other four share a bathhouse together.
The 3 rooms each have a private enterence and a small private bathroom. All rooms share a kitchen and all have access to a gas grill.
The campsite is surounded by the old birch forest and is ideal for families or induviduals with tents or campers. On the site there are dining benches, making it comfortable to eat outside in the nature.
A small stream goes through the campsite and is perfect for the younger members of the family to make a splash in.
In the restrooms we have toilets, showers and outdoor sinks with cold and hot water.
All of the horseriding tours are monitored by a guide. We always try to make sure we find a horse that suits each and every rider well. Before each trip we go over all safety rules and do some practice rounds inside a fence.
There is no fixed time for the riding tours, so all tours are planned individually. The minimum number of riders is 2 for each trip and the maximum is 10 riders.
We are open as follows:
The accommodation is open from May 15th – September 15th.
The horse rental is open from June 1th – September 15th.
The campsite is open from June 1th – August 31th.
For further information and reservations, please go to our website or contact us through phone or e-mail.
Mjóeyri Cottages are one of Eskifjörður’s trademarks. They are the charming, red-colored fishing sheds of Norwegian origin.
Our cottages are located on the Mjóeyri peninsula, just outside the village, and offer unbelievable tranquility and a stunning view over the fjord and the surrounding mountains. We offer three kinds of cottages of different sizes. Each cottage is homey and includes equipped kitchens, living area, and bathroom facilities. TV, bed linen, towels, and free Wifi is available in the cottages. The biggest cottages are 39m2 and can accommodate 4-6 persons and the smaller, 24m2 and 29m2, can accommodate 2-4 persons.
Breakfast is available upon advanced notice. Dinner is available during the summer season June – September and is served in our restaurant Randúlfs Sea House, about 500 meters from the guesthouse.
The original house was built in 1885. It has been renovated, updated, and newly decorated, and now it bears the mark of the old and the new times. We put our efforts into creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. From the guesthouse, there is an excellent view of the fjord and the town of Eskifjordur. We offer accommodations in four bedrooms; single, double and twin with joint cooking facilities, a living room, and washroom facilities. All rooms have radio and TV. The premises are a no-smoking area. A spacious veranda lends access to the breakfast room.
Bathhouse with sauna, showers, toilets and washing machine is also available for our guests and Jacuzzi in a boat is located in front of the bathhouse.
Nice small guesthouse,kitchen,washing macine and dryer.
Hot pool and showers included.
The camp site at Langafit is a small, cosy camp site with access to a hot tub and showers, washing machine and a tumble dryer. At the camp site is also a craftsman house with beautiful craftmansship as well as coffee and waffles.
Opening dates for campsite:
Open during summer (opening dates can vary due to unpredictable weather conditions)
Rates for camp site 2016
Adults: 1.000 kr
Children, 12 years and younger: Free
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Hotel Staðarborg is an accommodating and recent hotel with 30 rooms, located in the heartland of eastern Iceland in the valley Breiðdalur. The hotel is by the Ring road no 1, some 625 km. from Reykjavík and 100 km from Seyðisfjörður. This makes it a suitable resting place for those traveling on the ferry Norraena. Recreational opportunities for traveler abound in this beautiful area
Staðarborg opened in June 2000. It is situated in the eastern part of Iceland, in the valley Breiðdalur, between Egilsstaðir and Höfn. The building is a former schoolhouse which has now been thoroughly renovated. The hotel can accommodate 54 people in 30 spacious rooms complete with private facilities and television.
The hotel restaurant offers meals a la carte, refreshments are available throughout the day. Facilities at Hotel Staðarborg include a jacuzzi and a grassy sports field. Also available: Sleeping bag accommodation and a camping site.
English and Spanish spoken.
A peaceful place in Friðland að fjallabaki (Fjallabak nature reserve) to visit for long and short time. It is especially suitable for families, special groups and in fact for everyone who wants to enjoy the peaceful and mystic mountains. There are many interesting and magnificent places in the area, for example, mount Hekla, Krakatindur, Landmannalaugar, Valagjá, and the ice caves in Reykjadalir and Hrafntinnusker.
Landmannahellir (Gps N 64 03 V 19 14 )is easily accessible for those on riding tours in the mountains, and there are good facilities for horses and tourists. There are 3 horse fences, a stable for 40 horses and enough hay. Sleeping bag accommodation is in 9 different nice cottages for 100 guests in comfortable single and double bunks. The cottages are well heated, with running water, cooking facilities and WC.
At Landmannahellir there is a nice camping site and a site for house vans, camping wagons, a lavatory, an outdoor grill, and possibilities to go trout angling in the magnificent neighbouring lakes.
The camp site at Landmannahellir is by a lawn next to the cottages. The area is for about 50 tents. It is possible to buy fishing license for lakes south of the river Tungnaá at Landmannahellir. Also possible to byu accomodation in eight cottages in Landmannahellir.
The facilities at the campsite are good with a toilet, outdoor barbeque and a shower. The tourist service and accommodation centre is open from middle of June to September 16th.
Rates 2024:
Accommodation in a sleeping bag pr person is ISK 7.900, children from 7-15 years pay 3.950 and free for 6 years and younger.
Camping for adults: ISK 2.000.
Camping for children: Free for 12 years and younger.
Shower: ISK 700.
Urðartindur is a family run guesthouse and camping site in Norðurfjörður, in the Icelandic Westfjords. Occupying a stunning position amid fertile farmland at the head of the fjord of the same name, the views are dominated by the mountain Kálfatindar (646m) to the east.
The Urdartindur camping site is located at Nordurfjordur. It has a spectacular view over the fjord and surrounding mountain ridges. Not far from the site you’ll find a sandy beach where you can listen to the sea while the kids play in the sand.
Rates in campsite 2023
Rates for adults: 1.500 ISK
Rates for children, 15 years and younger: Free of charge.
Electricity: 1.000 ISK
Charger for cars
Opnunartími
June 1st – September 15th
Hólaskjól is located on the highland route, Fjallabaksleið Nyrðri, about 35 km. from the main # 1 road. You pass through the Skaftártunga area, road # 208, onto the Fjallabaksleið Nyrðri, road # F208. This is a coarse gravel road, but in summer it is passable by all types of vehicles. There are no unbridged rivers on the way.
From Hólaskjól it is about 6 km. to the Eldgjá canyon. Shortly before you reach Eldgjá there is a small unbridged river, that quite often can only be forded by 4X4 vehicles.
Hólaskjól is located at the foot of Lambaskarðshólar hills, at the edge of a lava field originating from an eruption in Eldgjá during the years 934-940. Hólaskjól is in a peaceful, sheltered area with beautiful surroundings. Only a 5 minute walk away is a very impressive waterfall in the river Syðri Ófæra. Itt resembles a smaller version of the well-known Gullfoss, or Golden Falls, and is therefore often called Little Gullfoss or Silver Falls.
At Hólaskjól there is the main lodge on two floors, with sleeping bag accommodations in bunks for 61 persons. There are WC´s and showers on both floors and also cooking facilities with gas stoves and utensils for cooking and eating.
There are also a few huts that are possible to rent with or without bed linen. The huts have gas stoves, utensils for cooking and eating, WC, and cold running water.
There is good space available for tents and campers. The campsite has tables and chairs, toilets and showers.
Gps unit: 64° 7,144'N, 18° 25,689'W (ISN93: 527.862, 401.918)
Sólbrekka guesthouse/Café and cottages in Mjóifjörður are by road no. 953 The nearest town is Egilsstaðir, 42 km.
Two cottages located right below the house Brekka. Each house has sleeping place for 4-5 persons, a bedroom with double bed on the ground floor as well as a sleeping loft with space for 2. On the lower floor is a fully equipped kitchenette, kitchen table, sofa bed and sofa table. Made up bed accommodation. Hot tub on the terrace is available from June - September/October. Free internet connection. Beautiful view over the fjord.
Sólbrekka guesthouse has 5 rooms (4x triple rooms and 1x family room for 6 persons), a shared kitchen and lounge and three bathrooms with showers. Sleepingbag- or made up bed accommodation is possible. Free internet connection is provided for overnight stays and use of washer and dryer. In front of the guesthouse there are outdoor benches, tables and chairs and a playground is close by.
The camping site is on the lawn in front of the guesthouse and a possibility of electricity for RVs. Bike rental is at Sólbrekka and you can rent bicycles all day or part of the day. Great hiking trails in the area, some marked and hiking map for sale. Beautiful waterfalls, magnificent nature view and ideal berry picking in the fall.
Service hours:
Sólbrekka cottages open all year around.
Sólbrekka guesthouse 06.06. - 15.09.
Sólbrekka camping site 01.06. - 30.09.
Sólbrekka Café 10.06 - 20.08.
To see a 360° photo of Sólbrekka, please click here.
Skipalækur combines all the advantages of rural and urban residency. This peaceful haven in the Fell region -which boasts some of the most splendid views East Iceland has to offer - is but a stone´s throw away from all the service centres of Fellabær and Egilsstaðir. The Skipalækur camping place has all the facilities required for a successful and enjoyable stay.
Skipalækur offers full-fledged overnight stay or sleeping bag accommodation in rooms of three categories:
Rooms without bath and shared living room, WC and cooking facilities. Suitable for up to 10 people.
Bed w. linen in single or double rooms, w/without breakfast
Family rooms for 4 people w. private WC and sink, shared shower-, cooking- living room facilities.
Bed w. linen, w/without breakfast, children 2-11 years pay half-rates.
Room w. bath – refrigerator and kettle in room but no cooking facility at hand.
Bed w. linen in double rooms along with breakfast buffet. Extra bed is optional.
The five Skipalækur chalets, situated on the banks of lake Lögurinn, offer an exceptional view. Each chalet comes with furniture, bathroom, and shower, a small kitchen w. stove and a refrigerator. TV, radio and a grill come with every chalet. Three of the chalets can accommodate four guests while two are tailored to the needs of two persons. Each hut has space for two extra persons. Bed linens are available upon request. Cleaning is not included.
