Fljótstunga Travel Service
Fljotstunga is located in one of the largest lava areas in Iceland, which is also the home of the largest lava caves in the country. In the land of Fljotstunga is Vidgelmir, one of the most remarkable and largest lava caves in the world. The cave has been preserved since 1993 and entrance is only allowed with guidance. Guides from Fljótstunga arrange short (1 hour) and long (3-4 hours) tours.
The farm is mentioned in the Viking Sagas as far back as the year 1011. The land has run in one family since the late 1800’s and is one of the five farms that originally started tourism in the country side in Iceland.
Tourism Services
Fljotstunga offers accommodation in cabins, rooms, camping, food services and guided cave tours.The farm is located deep in the west of the country, between glaciers and hot springs and it is close to Reykholt, the historic home of 13th century writer Snorri Sturluson.
Activities
In the land of Fljótstunga there are many activities. Besides caving there fishing rivers, swan lakes and hiking paths with berries and mushrooms. It is a peaceful place and in winter a perfect place to see the aurora boreal (northern lights). Close to the farm there are glacier tours, swimming pools, hot tubs, golf courses and a horse rental.
Since 2010 tourism at Fljótstunga has been supporting artistic projects.
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Dæli
Dæli (Holiday farm since 1988) offers a variety of accommodation and activities for both groups and the individual traveller, 6 twin/double rooms with private facilities, The Old Farmhouse “Gamli Bær” Rooms without private facilities, Cottage “Eyrin”, sleeping bag accommodation 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.
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Guesthouse Borg
This friendly guesthouse is situated in the very heart of the small village. It offers 34 made up beds and/ or sleeping bag accommodation. A stay in an apartment is possible. Breakfast is available. Organized hikes and hunting in the Borgarfjörður region upon request.
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Hotel Framnes
Looking for the perfect place to stay on Snaefellsnes Peninsula? Look no further. Hotel Framnes in the picturesque village of Grundarfjordur is the obvious choice. The Hotel has a long history of accommodating tourists to the area. It is located on the waterfront and has 29 rooms that can accommodate 58 guests. The restaurant provides tasty sustenance and the bar offers liquid refreshments. Hotel Framnes has a sauna and hot tub so the tired and weary can relax after a good day´s sightseeing. There is also a massage chair if the heat doesn´t quite do it. Hotel Framnes also offers its guests a unique boat trip to a nearby island to spot puffins and their feathered friends as well as to do a bit of fishing on the way back. This trip is exclusive to Hotel guests only. The Hotel is only 2 hours from Reykjavík by car and 5 hours from Akureyri.
We are close enough to be your home on holiday. Still curious? Please see our website at www.hotelframnes.is
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