Lovely Accommodation in east Iceland
Hafursá-Úthús in East Iceland, close to Egilsstaðir (23 km)
This small, lovely house in the valley Fljótsdalur, close by the
river Lagarfljót and the forest Hallormsstaðaskógur.
In the house there is bedrooms and a living room with a kitchen corner. Cooking facilities and a microwave oven. WC/Shower. Possibility to do laundry on the farm.
The next town is Egilsstaðir (23km), where you'll find shops, supermarkets and a lovely, outdoor swimming pool with hot pots.
The location of the house is excellent for excursions around East Iceland and the fascinating eastern fjords and even into the highlands. Enjoy the evening sun after a beautiful day out on the small veranda in front of the house.
river Lagarfljót and the forest Hallormsstaðaskógur.
In the house there is bedrooms and a living room with a kitchen corner. Cooking facilities and a microwave oven. WC/Shower. Possibility to do laundry on the farm.
The next town is Egilsstaðir (23km), where you'll find shops, supermarkets and a lovely, outdoor swimming pool with hot pots.
The location of the house is excellent for excursions around East Iceland and the fascinating eastern fjords and even into the highlands. Enjoy the evening sun after a beautiful day out on the small veranda in front of the house.
Key facts
- 1 bedroom
- Max 3 persons
- 40 m2
- Reference code O435
Price per night from
217€
Sleeping arrangements
Ground floor
Bedroom 1
- 1× Double bed
140×200 cm - 1× High bed
70×195 cm - 1× Single bed
90×200 cm
- 1× Double bed
Features
- Dryer
- Washing machine
- Internet
- TV
Location
- 8 hours 37 mins from Keflavík Airport
- 5 mins from the next gas station
- 20 mins from the next grocery store
- 8 hours 8 mins from Reykjavík City Center
Along the eastern shore of the Lagarfjót lake is the biggest forest of Iceland, Hallormsstaðaskógur, which contains a big tree collection. There is also a camping site. In Fljótsdalur valley you will also find a few smaller forests, for example, Eyjólfsstaðaskógur and Úlfsstaðaskógur. Both are popular among hikers
Skriðuklaustur, a mansion of a famous Icelandic author Gunnar Gunnarsson is only 25 km away. Its name comes from an old monastery from the 16th century, and you can enjoy art exhibitions and cultural events. We recommend Café Klausturkaffi that is inside the dining room of the old mansion. Nearby one can explore an archaeological excavation of the former monastery.
Egilsstaðir, the capital of the east, is around 17 minutes drive away. It is situated at the northern part of the Lagarfljót river and is the largest settlement of the Eastern Region with ca 2500 inhabitants. It has everything from gas stations, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, and a swimming pool.
Skriðuklaustur, a mansion of a famous Icelandic author Gunnar Gunnarsson is only 25 km away. Its name comes from an old monastery from the 16th century, and you can enjoy art exhibitions and cultural events. We recommend Café Klausturkaffi that is inside the dining room of the old mansion. Nearby one can explore an archaeological excavation of the former monastery.
Egilsstaðir, the capital of the east, is around 17 minutes drive away. It is situated at the northern part of the Lagarfljót river and is the largest settlement of the Eastern Region with ca 2500 inhabitants. It has everything from gas stations, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, and a swimming pool.
Viatis recommends
- Vök Baths - Iceland's only floating pools
- Fjord Borgarfjörður Eystri
- Petra's Mineral Stone Museum
- Atlavík in Forest Hallormsstaðaskógur
- Waterfall Hengifoss and Waterfall Flögufoss
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