Farm Holidays

Hunkubakkar Guesthouse has to offer 20 rooms in total. There are six rooms with shared facilities, six bigger cottages for 3 and 4 persons and eight double rooms with private bathrooms. The houses are close to the main building where the reception and lobby room/bar and restaurant are situated. Our restaurant serves local dishes and grilled lamb from our farm. There can be seated up to 50 persons, and we gladly welcome groups for dinner and a coffee/cake buffet. The surroundings of Hunkubakkar are very beautiful and green. There are many hiking trails, and Hunkubakkar is centrally situated for many of the most famous "pearls of nature "like Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon, Laki crates, Fagriwaterfall, Landmannalaugar, Skaftafell, and the Glacier lagoon. Click here for bookings 

At Eldhestar, we have developed our activities since 1986 to combine pleasure, comfort, and adventure in a way that respects nature. Our farm is located in the heart of Iceland’s south-western countryside, only a 30-minute drive from Reykjavík. The fascinating area around the volcano Hengill, with its beautiful valleys, hot springs, and the chance to bathe in natural warm water, is the origin of our name: Volcano horses – Eldhestar in Icelandic. We offer a great variety of riding tours all year round. You can choose between half-day tours, day tours, combo tours including riding and other activities, and multi-day tours lasting 2-7 days of riding. For experienced riders, we offer the adventure of 6-7 days on horseback in the Icelandic highlands, accompanied by a herd of free-running horses. We have up to 350 horses at our farm in the summer and 60-100 in the winter, ensuring we do our best to find the ideal horse for everyone. For groups, we offer a Horse Show, presenting the Icelandic horse’s historic role and its unique qualities as a riding horse for everyone — reservation required! Hotel Eldhestar offers accommodation in a cozy countryside hotel with a luxurious atmosphere, featuring 54 rooms, a spacious restaurant, conference facilities, and hot tubs. Colors and materials in Icelandic nature, genuine craftsmanship, and old traditions inspire the interior of Hotel Eldhestar, which was the first lodging in Iceland to receive the Nordic Swan Eco-label. We also offer accommodation in a guesthouse with shared facilities for up to 19 people. Our guests can relax in a beautiful and peaceful environment, explore fascinating nature with the Icelandic horses during the day, and enjoy comfortable accommodations, delicious food, and drinks in a cozy atmosphere in the evenings. We emphasize personal service, safety, and environmentally friendly operations. Eldhestar is a participant in VAKINN, Iceland tourism’s official quality and safety label. Please contact us for prices and booking information. 

Country hotel Anna, the smallest 3star hotel in the country, bids you the largest welcome. The hotel's charm is displayed in the form of 7 well-appointed and romantically furnished rooms. The restaurant offers outstanding home-cooked fare, using only the freshest local produce whenever possible.  

Beautiful and spacious family friendly country home in Vestur Landeyjar, near Hvolsvöllur. The house is only 105 km away from Reykjavík.The apartment is 120sqm and houses 5 people. The house is private and quiet, a wonderful place to relax.The apartment has 3 bedrooms, a spacious and open living room/kitchen, a bathroom with a shower and a washing machine, a large foyer and a 60sqm veranda with furniture.The master bedroom has two 90*200 beds, one bedroom has 140*200 bed and one bedroom with 90*200cm bed.Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, cooler with fridge, stove, oven, microwave, coffeemaker, kettle and a toaster. Cutlery for 5 people. This apartment is perfect for both winter and summer holidays.

Glacier World offers a beautiful guesthouse and geothermal baths in a beautiful area enveloped by mountains and glaciers. A visit to the geothermal baths is a perfect way to enjoy the contrasts of Icelandic nature and a great view of Vatnajökull glacier. At the same time you can relax in a hot nourishing bath and build up your energy. In Hoffell we offer accommodation in three renovated houses close to the Vatnajökull glacier. In one of the houses there is accommodation with shared facilities and the other two houses have rooms with private facilities. Those two houses where renovated 2014 and 2015. The reception is in a big 

Hotel Laki is a family run business located five kilometres south of Kirkjubaejarklaustur, only a three hours drive from Reykjavik. It is surrounded by gorgeous scenery and supreme nature. We have 64 hotel rooms, a restaurant and a bar. You can book directly through hotellaki@hotellaki.is

Holiday houseCosy holiday house in the country side where up to 7 people can sleep. Vorsabær 2 is situated only 80 kilometers from Reykjavík. In the house there are 2 bedrooms, one of which has a double bed and the other a bunk bed. Besides there is a 18 m2 sleeping loft with 3 beds. We also provide a crib on request, free for children up to 2 years old. There is floor heating in the house and the kitchen is equipped with all necessary tableware and is included in a spacious living room with a TV. Outside the living room is a patio with garden furniture and a gas barbecue. The view from the house is breathtaking, looking east you can see the volcano Hekla and in winter there is a good chance to witness amazing northern lights! Horse back riding with personal serviceIt is ideal for families and small groups of friends. Everyone can take part and the guides can lead the youngest childrens by the rein during the trip. We always start inside the riding arena where we will teach you all the basics and then we go outside and ride with you. There are good horses for both unexperienced riders and as well for experienced riders. You can choose between 1, 2 or 3 hours trips and even a day-trip for experienced riders which are 5 hours. We also provide children tours where we lead their horses by the rein inside the riding arena for about 10 minutes. We accommodate guests to visit our farm animals and see a real icelandic farm! We guide you on the farm for about 1 hour and you get the opportunity to spend some time with our animals to get to know them and pet them.

A newly renovated two-story farmhouse with entrance on both 1st floor and in the basement. The second floor consists of 4 bedrooms, each equipped with two beds, a lounge and a bathroom with a shower. The first floor consists of a living room, a restroom and a kitchen with a dining room. The living room is furnished with two convertible sleeper sofas.  The house is located 9 km west of the town Hella in South-Iceland. From the house there is a view to the Westman Island and the volcanoes Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull. The location of the house is very convenient when it comes to visiting popular tourist attractions such as Geysir, Gullfoss, Landmannalaugar and Þórsmörk, just to name a few.

Hellishólar offers a 18 hole golf course with the rivers Þverá and Grjótá running through it. Surrounded by breathtaking nature, the golf course is both demanding and fun. Golf clubs and golfcarts are for rent. In addition, there is a driving range, pitch and put area and a par three mini course.  We also offer golf lessons for everyone, with special lessons available for ladies and couples. The school organises courses for 3 to 4 days which include instruction, accommodation and full board. All the instructors are highly qualified and the courses suit both beginners and those more advanced. At Hellishólar you also find a horse rental, for individuals or groups, in association with our neighbouring farm, 2 km away. Guided tours around the area are available and suit people from any age group, skilled riders or first-timers. Finally, Lake Hellishólar is well stocked with trout, with around a thousand rainbow trouts released into the lake each summer, weighing from 1.5 to 4 pounds. A large amount of oxygen in the water and good conditions make the trout being very lively. Fishing rods for children and grown-ups are for sale at Hellishólar. Our restaurant and conference room can seat up to 180 people and features a large screen television, an overhead projector and karaoke equipment. It is an ideal venue for all kinds of gatherings, for axample birthdays, weddings, meetings and conferences. It also houses a regular restaurant over the summer season and is open from day till night. Our fabulous chefs take care of you, and offer anything from snacks to gala dinners. With all your arrangements taken care of, you can just sit back, relax and enjoy.  

Miđ Hvoll is a humble treasure set amidst the panoramic backdrop of the Mýradsjokull glacial valley. Our seven comfortable holiday cottages are located in the historical and serene surroundings of Iceland's south coast with everything you may need for a pleasant stay. You can watch the sunrise over Dyrhólaey with a coffee from the front door of your cottage or if in season spot a puffin or witness the majestic Northern lights from your bedroom window. Our private beach is just a short walk away and the perfect place to unwind. There is a small family run horse rental available for those who would like to experience the world famous Icelandic horse. Tölting along black sand with off-shore views of Vestmanneyjar, fresh sea and glacier air while mounted on the horses of Vikings is a guaranteed unique experience. Miđ Hvoll is 170km away from the capital Reykjavík and easily located just off the national highway. Vík, the local town for goods and services is an approximate 15minute drive.

Hali Country Hotel in South East Iceland offers comfortable accommodation at a reasonable price. Hali is a well known cultural place as one of Iceland‘s most famous writers was born here, Þórbergur Þórðarson (1888 – 1974).  Hali Country Hotel is located 13 km east of Jökulsárlón, Glacier Lagoon, 73 km from Skaftafell National park, and it is 70 km to town Höfn. At Hali Country Hotel are double, twin and triple rooms, altogether 35 rooms in 2 houses accommodating up to 80 guests. There are also 2  modern apartments available for rent with 2 double rooms each and a sofa in the living room There is a fully licensed restaurant in Þórbergur centre with seating for 100 guests. It is open from 8 - 9 every day from February to December, closed 2 months December and January. Þórbergur centre in Hali is a cultural heritage centre dedicated to the writer Þórbergur Þórðarson. There is a museum with a unique expedition telling the stories of this area, Suðursveit, and Þórbergur Þórðarson‘s life and works.

Guesthouse Lambastadir is located 7 miles east of Selfoss on Highway 1, one hour away from the capital, Reykjavik. There are eleven rooms in the guesthouse, all with private bathrooms. Rooms are available in single, double or triple. Emphasis is placed on quality and personal service. Complimentary wi/fi internet connection is offered and an outdoor hot tub and sauna to enjoy the midnight sun in the summer or northern lights on winter nights. Breakfast is included in the room price. The guesthouse is well situated for visiting local attractions such as the National Park Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss waterfalls and Þórsmörk. Also Landmannalaugar in the interior, the Westman Islands (from Landeyjahöfn harbour), Hekla volcano and Eyjafjallajökull volcano. Guesthouse Lambastadir is a good location for viewing the northern lights due to the lack of light pollution. Charging stations for electric cars is on the parking lot. Lambastadir is a family-friendly place where sheep, horses, chickens, and our dog are nearby, great views and a quiet environment. The town of Selfoss is nearby offering restaurants, shops, a swimming pool and other entertainment. Please contact us for prices and booking information.

Lambhus Cabins Enjoy the fantastic views of Vatnajökull Glacier in your private cabin. The cabins have sleeps for up to 4 guests, ideal for couples or families. They have a kitchenette, a dining area, wifi, and a WC/shower.  Lambhús Cabins is a self-catering accommodation. Guests can bring their food and cook simple meals. They can also visit numerous restaurants in the area which serve fresh, quality, and local food. Lambhús is a place for nature lovers seeking tranquility and unspoiled nature. Hikers will find many hiking possibilities at the foot of the glacier. Various recreational activities are offered in the vicinity, for instance, glacier tours on snow scooters, boat tours on the glacier lagoon, and a bath in hot tubs with geothermal water in Hoffell. In the fishing town, Höfn travelers will find restaurants, cafes, a swimming pool, a visitor center with an exciting exhibition on nature and life in the region, and a supermarket. Further information on our vicinity: www.visitvatnajokull.is 

In Efstidalur you will get a unique and different experience. Right in the middle of the Golden Circle, you get a glance of the farm life in Iceland. This family farm has opened up for tourists and offers a variety of products straight from the farm, such as the famous ice cream, skyr and feta cheese. The restaurant also offers beef from the farm and other local food. We welcome you to come and meet our family at work! For opening hours, please visit our Facebook site. The horse rental is open in the summertime.

Brunnhóll is a guesthouse and restaurant enjoying unparallelled views to Vatnajökull National Park.  It is only 6 km from the edge of Fláajökull one of the outlets of Vatnajökull glacier, the biggest glacier in Europe. Brunnhóll is at highway no. 1, about 50 km east from Jökulsárlón and the nearest village Höfn in Hornafjörður is 30 km to the east. Brunnhóll is a family-friendly business which prides itself on personal service. The guesthouse has accommodation for up to 80 persons, in single, double/twin, triple and family rooms, that all come with their own bathroom.  Good access for the disabled people. Children's play corner both indoors and outdoors. Brunnhóll offer breakfast, dinner and some refreshment from a small menu.  We  and dinner.  Whenever possible we use products from the farm itself or from the immediate neighbourhood. There is a constant supply of bread baked in our own kitchen and home-made pancakes and rhubarb jam are a fixed feature of our breakfast board. The famous farm made icecream, JÖKLAÍS (glacier Ice), is sold whole day. It is produced on the farm. The dining room is divided into two and seats around 60+, and offers a wide and spectacular view over the surrounding countryside. It opens out onto a sheltered veranda, making it possible to sit outside and enjoy the peace and magnificence of the Icelandic landscape while eating your meals. The next generation of the family lives at the neighbouring farm of Árbær. The whole family (three generations) helps with the operation of the guest house, and we strive to give visitors an insight into daily life in the countryside as well as learning about local conditions.  Every year, several individuals from other nations come to work at the hostel and become like part of the family, bringing panorama and culture into the the locals daily life. Open from February 1st - October 31st and around Christmas

The Highland Center Hrauneyjar is situated at the edge of the country´s most impressive and active volcanic area. From here there is a short distance to many of the most beautiful and popular tourist attractions in the highlands- including Landmannalaugar, Þjórsárdalur, Mt. Hekla, Sprengisandur, Veiðivötn, and Fjallabak. The hotel is easily accessible by a paved road all year round and is only 150 km from Reykjavik. The place is known as the „last outpost“ before entering the highlands. The Highland Center Hrauneyjar has 71 rooms. The restaurant at Hrauneyjar offers a decent menu all year round. We offer a la carte menu, soup, and salad bar during the summertime.The Highland Center Hrauneyjar is open all year round except for a few days during Christmas and The New Year.

Arnanes Country Hotel is a family-run company, established in May 1993 in our own home, located in Nesjahverfi, 1,5 km from Arnanes.In August 1993 we bought a part of the farm Arnanes (30 ha of land and 2 houses) and early spring 1994 we moved our home to Arnanes. Our former home then became a guesthouse and still it is a part of our hotel with 5 rooms, a sitting room and living rooms, complimentary coffee and tea,TV and free internet access just like in all of our rooms. 1995 we renowated our house in Arnanes, starting with 4 rooms w. shared facilities on first floor with panoramic view to glaciers and mountains in Vatnajökull National Park. In May 1996 we started our riding tours from Arnanes , 16 years later we are still going strong. The first 12 years I managed the riding tours myself but for the last 4 years my youngest son (23 years old) has been taking care of it. In June 1997 we opened our restaurant in Arnanes with seats for 40 people.At the same time we built 3 bungalows here in Arnanes, each with 2 rooms with bath. Since then we have not built any new houses but instead we have tried to keep everything in good shape. From the start we have wanted our guests to get the feeling of a home away from home here in Arnanes. Sence of hospitality and friendliness, wanting to visit us again some time in future.Please contact for prices, tours and booking information.

Set in peaceful surroundings, this guesthouse has views of Ingólfsfjall mountain. It offers free Wi-Fi in public areas and free on-site parking. Selfoss town centre is a 10-minute drive away. Many rooms at Hjarðarból Guesthouse have a private bathroom with shower. Some also include a sofa. All have access to a common TV lounge with a seating area. Breakfast is served each morning. Guests can prepare their own meals in the shared kitchen. Guesthouse Hjarðarból’s terrace offers beautiful mountain views. Local handicrafts are sold at the souvenir shop. Staff can help arrange activities like hiking, bird watching and horse riding. Reykjavik city centre is a 35-minute drive from the property. Keflavik Airport is a 1.5-hour drive away.

Horseback ride and dinner with a Viking! Efri-Úlfsstaðir, our farm, is located right in the center of our greatest Saga: BrennuNjáls Saga. Arriving at our farm, you will be a part of our history, and you should also feel part of it. When we ride our horses, we ride on 1000-year-old tracks that the Vikings used to ride. We drink from the same river and look at the same mountains as the Vikings did. The horses are the foundation of all our tours, but our Saga, food, and insight give you a very special experience not to be found anywhere else.

Vatnsholt is a beautiful farmstead that has recently been completely renovated. The view from Vatnsholt is one of the most expansive in all of Iceland, with clear view of landmarks such as the islands of Vestmannaeyjar, the Eyjafjallajökull volcano, and the well-known mountains of Tindfjöll and Hekla. Vatnsholt is conveniently located 70 km from Reykjavik with an easy access from the main highway. The facilities include made-up beds, living room, kitchen and shared bathrooms. Larger groups will enjoy the use of the dining hall, kitchen and two bathrooms. Also on the premises are a sundeck, grill, a hot tub and a playground area with the highest quality play equipment. In addition to the hotel we now offer a brand new camping area in Vatnsholt, opened on June 1, 2021. The camping area is located next to Hotel Vatnsholt and guests can enjoy all that the hotel has to offer, for exsample footballgolf, football, outdoor play area, fishing in Villingholtsvatni, kayak rental, bike rental, restaurant, bar, pool, dart and more. In addition to all that, both children and adults are sure to enjoy our eclectic collection of farm animals, which includes dogs, horses, rabbits, chicken, sheep and cattle.  We look forward to welcoming you to our farm, and hope that you will enjoy experiencing farmlife and our animals, as well as the exquisite beauty of the landscape.

Giljaland Cottages Well equipped self catering family owned cottages ideally located in Central South Iceland, with beautiful countryside view and within 95 minutes drive from most sought after attractions in South and Central Iceland. From the hill above the cottages  is a panorama view to the big glaciers in South Iceland. Bus to Eldgja and Landmannalaugar stops only 0.7 km from us every morning and back same evening during summer.  You can book directly at our webpage: http://giljalandrent.com/our_cottages.html Welcome to Giljaland

Hólmur offers accomodation in an old farmhouse, renovated in 1960-70 style, with 6 double bedrooms and 2 shared bathrooms.  Good cooking facilities (only in winter) and dining area. We allso have 2 double rooms at the farmhouse. Breakfast is available, and dinner if booked in advance in a old rebuild cowshed. Nice walking trails in the area and diverse bird life. By the Ring Road highway nr. 1. Open all year round. We also run a restaurant and brewery at the farm. The Farm Zoo at Hólmur with Icelandic domestic animals, however are believed to be one of the purest breeds in the world because they have been here sins the settlement Icelandic sheep-lambs, horses, calves, goats, a pig and various kinds of birds and rabbits.The animals are indoors in winter but also outside in summertime. Different numbers and types of animals are between seasons.In the spring there is awakening of many lives in the zoo Wheelchair access.Guests that stay ower nigth in wintertime  have free access to the farm zoo and guests can help with feeding sheep and other animals on the farm. Open all year around.