In the highlands of Iceland, mountain huts and cabins are the available option.
Hveravellir
Hveravellir is one of Iceland’s most popular Oasis in the highlands whether your drive hike or ride the Icelandic horse. The area offers various hiking trails through the wonders of the lava field or nearby spectacular mountain slope. And for those in need of recharging and relaxing just a simple chill in the nature pool followed by a cup of hot chocolate and a slice of cake in the Internet Café might be just the thing.
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Áfangi
At Afangi there is hostel style accommodation for up to 32 people in 8 rooms, each accommodating 4 people. Its possibility to get made-up bed with linen.
We have fully equipped self-catering kitchen facilities and a dining area for the use of overnight quests and groups. In our café you can buy hot meals (please order in advance),breakfast, lunsh, coffe, waffles, cakes, soups and bread. From our shop we can also packed lunches. Cold soft drinks and sweets. Cold icelandic beer.
Áfangi has a hot jacuzzi and shower - the ideal way to relax after a long day´s journey!!
GPS: N65°08,701 W19°44,148 Stable.
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Kerlingarfjöll Highland Resort
Kerlingarfjöll are one of the natural pearls of Iceland, located in the highlands, between the Glaciers Hofsjökull and Langjökull. The area is accessible by road no. 35 (Kjölur road) from both north and south, from Kjölur road the access is via road F347.The Kerlingarfjöll area, being area of approx. 100 KM2 is a mountain cluster, rising 500 – 700 M above the surrounding central highlands plains. The mountains are standing on a large system of calderas, which was active some 70.000 – 300.000 years ago.
The area can be described as a cluster of rugged mountains with steep hills and sharp lines, that due to their age have not been affected by the eroding forces of the nature. Within the mountain cluster there are geothermal areas that are amongst the larger in Iceland. Rhyolite and obsidian are types of rocks that characterize the appearance of some of the mountains, making the area extremely colourful and heaven for those who wish to hike or spend their time in landscape not frequently seen elsewhere.The Kerlingarfjöll highland resort, offering accommodation ranging from sleeping bag in dorms, to accommodation in double bed rooms with private facilities and shower. The resort has fully licenced restaurant.
The camping site is located on the banks of the river Asgardsa in the valley Asgardur that is in the northern part of the mountains.
The site has showers and a steam bath. The steam bath is located 1km from the camping site. Also there is a playground for the kids.
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Lambi - Ferðafél. Akureyrar/ITA | Strandgata 23 | 600 Akureyri | 462-2720 |
Tungnahryggsskáli - Mountain Hut | Brimnes | 620 Dalvík | 466-1153 |
Mosar-Reykjaheiði Mountain Hut | Brimnes | 620 Dalvík | 466-1153 |
Þeistareykir Mountain Hut | Þeistareykir | 640 Húsavík | 866 4083 |
Heilagsdalur - Ferðafélag Húsavíkur | Heilagsdalur | 640 Húsavík | 894-0872 |
Hof - Ferðafélag Húsavíkur | Hof | 640 Húsavík | 894-0872 |
Botni - Ferðafél. Akureyrar/ITA | Strandgata 23, 600 Akureyri | 462-2720 | |
Hildarsel | 550 Sauðárkrókur | 864-5889 | |
Nýidalur - Iceland Touring Association | Mörkin 6, 108 Reykjavík | 568-2533 | |
Baugasel - Ferðafélagið Hörgur/ITA | 601 Akureyri | 897-2988 | |
Þúfnavellir - Ferðafélag Skagfirðinga | 550 Sauðárkrókur | 864-5889 | |
Árbúðir | Myrkholti, Bláskógabyggð 801 Selfoss | 895-9500 | |
Skiptabakki - 4x4 Tours | Mörkin 6, 108 Reykjavík | 894-6233 | |
Ingólfsskáli - Skagafjörður Touring Club | 550 Sauðárkrókur | 864-5889 | |
Laugafell - Ferðafél. Akureyrar/ITA | Strandgata 23, 600 Akureyri | 462-2720 | |
Dreki - Ferðafél. Akureyrar/ITA | Strandgata 23, 600 Akureyri | 462-2720 | |
Bræðrafell - Ferðafél. Akureyrar/ITA | Strandgata 23, 600 Akureyri | 462-2720 | |
Kverkfjöll - The Iceland Glaciological Society | 125 Reykjavík | 525-4800 | |
Réttartorfa | Mörkin 6, 108 Reykjavík | 568-4444 | |
Þjófadalir - Iceland Touring Association | Mörkin 6, 108 Reykjavík | 568-2533 | |
Þorsteinsskáli - Akureyri Touring Association | Strandgata 23, 600 Akureyri | 462-2720 | |
Strangakvísl | Gil, 541 Blönduós | 823-5986 | |
Dyngjufell - Ferðafél. Akureyrar/ITA | Strandgata 23, 600 Akureyri | 462-2720 | |
Trölli - Ferðafélag Skagfirðinga | 550 Sauðárkrókur | 864-5889 |