• 

favorite_border

For more information, please call our Luxury Travel Specialists on:

01244 897 771

Request Quote

Luxury Holidays At Hotel Húsafell

A National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World, Hotel Húsafell is an exceptional private oasis. Never before has ‘rugged luxury’ been quite so appealing but guests of Hotel Húsafell are treated to a charming blend of natural and man-made wonders. Experience the magic of the Northern Lights up to three times each week, thanks to the hotel’s exclusive location. Designed with respect for the beauty of the surrounding area, the chic, simplistic design lends itself to complete relaxation. Ideally located between a dramatic glacier and a lava field, Hotel Húsafell is a true nature’s playground awaiting your discovery, making it the ideal place to bring all your fire-and-ice fantasies to life!

location_on

Property Location

close

 

 

Why Hotel Húsafell is so special...

keyboard_arrow_left

Spa Breaks

An outdoor, Icelandic twist on the typical spa holiday, Hotel Húsafell utilises the mineral-rich luxury of its location to provide potent and all-natural spa experiences. Enjoy Float Therapy, thermal baths, Krauma baths and hot springs.

Hotel Experiences

In addition to the extensive array of geothermal and spa pools, Hotel Húsafell is ideally located to explore the nearby Ice Cave and Lava Cave. The Ice Cave is located beneath Langjokull, Europe's second largest glacier.

keyboard_arrow_right

   

   

West Iceland Travel Information

Best Time To Travel

• JAN
• FEB
• MAR
• APR
• MAY
• JUN
• JUL
• AUG
• SEP
• OCT
• NOV
• DEC
• Best

location_city

Capital

language

Language

schedule

Time Difference

0

account_balance_wallet

Currency

Icelandic króna

bolt

Voltage

230v

Climate

West Iceland is a year-round destination with cold winters and moderate summers.

Getting There

Flight Information
British Airways from London Heathrow to Keflavik and Iceland Air from London Heathrow and London Gatwick.

Flight Time
From London Heathrow to Iceland: 3 hours

Myths and Culture

West Iceland is also called The Sagaland, since many of the vivid sagas, folklore and curious tales that give the country much of its heritage stem from the area. Reykholt is very much a centre of Icelandic culture, having been the birthplace of the famed Medieval writer and politician, Snorri Sturluson. As the author of the Prose Edda, his work is one of the most extensive sources of Norse mythology and has inspired many modern works, too, such as Tolkien’s fantasy epic, Lord of the Rings. In Reykholt, the Museum Snorrastofa was founded in memory of Snorri Snorrastofa, while if you want to learn more about Icelandic culture and history, you can head to Akranes to see one of the first fishing villages of the country and a great museum area. Or, visit Eiríksstaðir, the former home of Norse explorer, Erik the Red, and now a living museum.

Bird-watching

The three-thousand islands, islets and skerries of Breiðafjörður comprise the second biggest fjord in Iceland, along with several geothermal sites and beautiful basalt columns. It’s also a great spot for birdwatching, with around fifty breeding species of diverse birdlife. It’s particularly popular for the puffins that reside in the area, with boat trips on offer to help you see the best of the area. Flatey Island is the largest in the bay with authentic Icelandic charm to absorb as you look out for the birds.

Photography

Photography fans will find plenty of material to keep their camera flashing in West Iceland. Akranes Lighthouse is, perhaps, one of the most picturesque lighthouses in the world, whether you want to shoot it in all its glory, or head up the stairs for the view of the sea from the top. Inside, there is even a photography exhibition to inspire you. The unusual shape of Kirkjufell mountain, one of the country’s iconic sights, also makes it one of the most photographed in Iceland, though you are always likely to stumble upon a photo-worthy site wherever you go.

Natural Wonders

West Iceland has more than its fair share of Iceland’s stunning natural displays. You will find Europe’s second largest glacier, Langjökull, which you can head inside the explore the spectacular hidden ice, plus Hallmundarhraun, which boasts the longest and largest caves in Iceland. West Iceland also reaches new heights with Deildartunguhver, the highest flowing hot spring in Europe that shoots waters up to 100°c in temperature, which are even used for the central heating systems of nearby homes! You can also see the waterfalls of Hraunfossar which are formed by underground river, the beautiful mountain of Kirkjufell and the Snæfellsjökull glacier; many believe this active volcano is one of the Earth’s seven main energy centers and it plays a big pat in the Jules Verne novel, Journey to the Center of the Earth.