Fljótsdalsgrund, Végarður
Tucked away in the green of Fljótsdalur valley you´ll find the hosts of Fljótsdalsgrund guesthouse welcoming you with open arms. You can get full scale accommodation in studio romms or just a comfortable sleeping bag accommodation; be it in private quarters or in a common. Should you feel the urge to throw a party or convene your entire dynasty Fljótsdalsgrund can provide you with a 90 m2 meeting /ball room lined with East Iceland larch from the nearby woodland. This safe haven is further complimented by a well equipped camping ground and a caravan facility w. electricity. The premises are easily accessible for handicapped customers.
Fljótsdalsgrund guesthoure is superbly located as regards major sights and cultural/ historical places. The waterfalls Hengifoss and Litlanesfoss are but a stone´s throw away and the cultural centre Skriðuklaustur along with the not-to-miss menu of Klausturkaffi caféteria. Same goes for the high tech Vatnajökull National Park Visitor´s Centre, located beside Skriðuklaustur. The imposing highland hydroelectric project at Kárahnjúkar is but half an hour´s drive away and Iceland´s largest forest, Hallormstaðaskógur adorns the horizon.
Fljótsdalsgrund welcomes you. You´ll feel at home.
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Cottages at lake Thingvellir
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Stora-Sandfell Travel Service
Stóra-Sandfell travel Service is located 17 km. south of Egilsstaðir on highway no. 1 which is the beaten track between Egilsstaðir and Höfn. We offer our guests a nice camping place and accommodation in cottages or separated rooms. We also offer horse tours in our beautiful surroundings which are also ideal for nice hiking trails.
Our travel service is a family business owned by the same family for over 20 years. The campsite is tucked away nicely in a forest that offers many a haven for camping. The campsite disposes of good restroom facilities, electricity, sinks, showers and running hot /cold water. Outdoor barbecues are available to our visitors and tables and benches enough to accommodate an army!
Accommodation:We offer comfortable accommodation in 4 cottages suitable for 4-5 persons. Each room is equipped with a refrigerator, cooking-facilities, tableware and a gas grill. They are rented out for a longer or a shorter period. Sleeping bag accommodation is available in rooms suitable for 2-5 persons.
Horse-rental:There are many beautiful horse-riding trails at Stóra-Sandfell, be it forest, hills valley. We offer horse-riding tours ranging from 1-4 hours, e.g. an outing to valley Hjálpleysa which is a deep isolated valley glen with an interesting historical background.
We also offer early summer midnight tours.
We also offer early summer midnight tours.
The camping ground and horse rental are open from June 1st – September 15th.
The accommodation is available from May 15th – October 1st.
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Emstrur – Iceland Touring Association
GPS: N63°45,980 W19°22,450
By the walking route Laugavegur. Gas for cooking, water, wc.