Iceland Yurt
Experience nature in a unique and comfortable way year round.
For the last five years, we have been living in Iceland with our two young kids in our Mongolian Yurt that we built ourselves. Living close to nature all year round. We want to give other people the opportunity to also have that experience: Listen to the birds singing, the sound of a raven flying by or enjoy hearing the raindrops falling on the tent while you snuggle up next to the woodstove with a good book.
Stay in your own wool isolated heated Mongolian Yurt in the Icelandic countryside close to Akureyri in summer and winter.
Our yurts (or Ger in Mongolian, which translates as home) are spacious. The big yurt is about 30m2 and 6 meters or 18 feet across. We also have smaller ones (for couples or young families) with a diameter of 5 meters. We have yurts available for 2 to 5 people. All yurts have comfortable beds and are equipped with a wood stove so you can get cozy at the fireplace or make tea/coffee or some Icelandic pancakes.
Our yurts are ideally situated at 2.5 miles or 4 km from road nr.1 or just a 6 minute drive from the town of Akureyri.
The camp is a perfect starting point for hikes or cross country skiing directly from the front door of the yurt. And for exploring the North of Iceland. Which has a lot of natural wonders to offer such as the Goðafoss waterfall, one of the prettiest waterfalls in Iceland, only 30 minutes drive away. And Lake Mývatn, a unique area even for Iceland, because there are many different things together: boiling mud pots, rich birdlife, lava formations and beautiful nature. And Jarðböðin, the North Icelandic version of the Blue Lagoon, all at about 45 minutes drive. The North of Iceland is a lot less visited than the South and especially during the off-season September-May, you can still get the place to yourself.
There are many activities you can do around Akureyri: whale watching, horse riding, mountain biking, hiking to name a few. There are three geothermal swimming pools close by.
If you want to know more or want to get some secret tips or ideas for walks, trail runs or excursions just ask Erwin, he has been tour guiding in the area since 2012 and is working in winter as a ski -and snowboard instructor at the local ski resort, and likes to go out for a run or bike ride in his spare time. Or book a session outside to enjoy the healing sounds blending in with natural sounds and sensations under the bare sky.
We are looking forward to hearing from you and welcoming you at our yurts!
Solla and Erwin
Leifsstaðabrúnir 15
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Hotel Edda Storutjarnir
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Auðun Benediktsson / no17.is
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- Hólabraut 12
- 600 Akureyri
- 462-3500
- Jaðar
- 600 Akureyri
- 462-2974
- Hrafnagilsstræti 38
- 600 Akureyri
- 660-1642
- Fjölnisgata 4b
- 603 Akureyri
- 462-1713
- Brúnahlíð 5
- 601 Akureyri
- 896-8404
- Finnastaðir
- 601 Akureyri
- 863-6912
- Strandgata 53
- 600 Akureyri
- 691-4839
- Tryggvabraut 22
- 600 Akureyri
- 588-8900, 588-8904
- Helgafell
- 601 Akureyri
- 847-4133, 821-5215
- Nesvegur 50
- 107 Reykjavík
- 774 4477
- Fnjóskadalur
- 601 Akureyri
- Uppsalir 1
- 601 Akureyri
- 894-6076, 777-8201
- Álfabyggð 6
- 600 Akureyri
- 623-9595
- Sólheimar 9, Svalbarðsströnd
- 601 Akureyri
- 662-3762, 663-2650
- Þrastarhóll
- 601 Akureyri
- 615-2928
- Norðurgata 37
- 600 Akureyri
- 659-4540
- Hrafnagilsstræti 38
- 600 Akureyri
- 6601642
- Glæsibær
- 601 Akureyri
- 898-9355
- Holtssel
- 601 Akureyri
- 463-1159
- Naustavegur 1
- 600 Akureyri
- 461-2440
- Hringtún 1
- 620 Dalvík
- 849-0422
- Drottningarbraut
- 600 Akureyri
- 694-7509
- Laufásgata 9
- 600 Akureyri
- 462-2829, 698-0781
- Strandgata
- 600 Akureyri
- 461-1010
- Eyjafjarðarsveit
- 601 Akureyri
- 462-1610, 861-1610
- Hrafnagilsstræti 38
- 600 Akureyri
- 660-1642
- Hjallalundur 11c
- 600 Akureyri
- 869-4101
Nature
Kjarnaskógur woods
South of Akureyri is Iceland´s most visited "forest" Kjarnaskogur woods. The area has 2km long athletic course, walking tracks, picnic tables and children´s playground. Campsite at nearby Hamrar.
History and Culture
Safnasafnid Museum
Safnasafnið - The Icelandic Folk Art Museum - was founded in 1995 by Níels Hafstein and Magnhildur Sigurðardóttir. The collection, consisting of paintings, sculptures, drawings, watercolours, embroideries, books, dolls, toys and tools, presents an interesting and informative view of folk art, as well as modern art and what inspires it. The collection consists of over 3000 works by naive, outsider and folk artists and close to 200 works by modern artists. Also in the museum are a small café and a museum shop.
Yearly the museum displays 16 exhibitons of diverse character mixing folk art and modern to create a surprising rendez-vous of ideas and show in one place the wonderful and playful paths of the creative mind. The museum also offers a superb library with books on art, architecture, outsider art, gardens, cars and diverse other things, all adding to its meditative charm. The museum offers excellent explorative grounds for the curious visitor, who becomes spontaneously a participant in an adventure that brings his and hers youthful spirit to new heights.
History and Culture
Gasir - Medival Trading place
Gásir is a unique place. In no other place in Iceland is it possible to find so many remainings from a trading post from the Middle Ages. Gásir was the main trading post in northern Iceland during the Middle Ages, and the place is mentioned many times in Old Icelandic Sagas from the 13th and 14th centuries. Archaeological digging in the area during the last six years has shown that it was a trading post up to the 16th century, possibly until trading started in Akureyri.
Each year in July Medieval life at Gásir is reconstructed with help from Icelandic craftsmen who wear medieval clothes and sell handicraft. Various handcrafts are on display; dyeing with plant extracts, wool-work, sewing, sewing leather and weaving.
History and Culture
The Christmas Garden
A visit to The Christmas Garden will transport you into the realms of Christmas - only a 10 minute drive from Akureyri. Here you will find countless items connected to the festive season from all parts of the world. Of course, Icelandic Christmas traditions are given priority, such as legs of smoked lamb hanging from a beam and the decorative "leaf bread" in many patterns, as well as the Yuletide Lads and their parents, who play such an important role in the Icelandic Christmas celebrations. Quality handwork, crafted by many artists from all parts of the country deck the shelves, making this a place which appeals to all the family.
Nature
Hlidarfjall ski area
The ski area at Mt. Hlidarfjall lies at the bottom of one of the biggest fjords in Iceland surrounded by high mountains ranging from 1000 to 1538 meters over sea level. The ski area is 5 km above the town Akureyri. The area has 6 ski lifts, 23 alpine slopes and 15 km of cross country tracks, ski cafés, ski rental and a ski school. Snow production systems ensure a long season from end of November till beginning of May.
Museums
The Aviation Museum
Museums
Nonnahús - Jón Sveinsson memorial museum
Family & Fun Parks
Akureyri Botanical Garden
Exhibitions
INTO THE ARCTIC - NORÐURSLÓÐ
Shopping
Museums
Davíðshús - Home of Davíð Stefánsson
Museums
Akureyri Museum
Museums
Sigurhæðir - "House of verbal arts"
Exhibitions
Arctic Handcraft and Design
Apartments
Safnasafnið Museum
Exhibitions
MAk - Akureyri Culture Society
Exhibitions
The Christmas Garden
Horse Activities
Brúnir - Horse, Home food and Art
Museums
The Industrial Museum
Guesthouses
Museums
Akureyri Art Museum
Museums
Friðbjarnarhús
Cafés
Exhibitions
Hof Cultural and Conference Center
Exhibitions
Hælið - The Great White Plague center
Museums
The Motorcycle Museum of Iceland
Others
- Fíflbrekka
- 601 Akureyri
- 899-8770
- Hafnarstræti 90
- 600 Akureyri
- 661-0168
- Brekkugata 17
- 600 Akureyri
- 460-1250
- Moldhaugar
- 601 Akureyri
- 899-1072
- Kaupvangsstræti 23 / Grófargil
- 600 Akureyri
- 461-2609
- Þelamerkurskóli
- 601 Akureyri
- 462-4162, 867-8683
- Brekkugata 17
- 600 Akureyri
- 460-1290
- Aðalstræti 46
- 600 Akureyri
- 863-4531
Restaurants
Kaffi Ilmur
Restaurants
Restaurants
Bryggjan restaurant
Exhibitions
Hælið - The Great White Plague center
Restaurants
Restaurants
Akureyri fish and chips
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Apartments
Safnasafnið Museum
Restaurants
Hotels
Icelandair Hotel Akureyri
Cafés
Cafés
Hotels
Hotel Edda Akureyri
Hotels
Hotel Edda Storutjarnir
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Greifinn restaurant
Travel Agency
FAB Travel Akureyri
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Noa Seafood Restaurant
Horse Activities
Brúnir - Horse, Home food and Art
Guesthouses
Guesthouse Draflastöðum
Hostels
Akureyri Backpackers, hostel
Tourist Information Centres
Akureyri Regional Information Center
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Skjaldarvík Ferðaþjónusta
Pubs & Clubs
Hotels
Hotel Natur
Guesthouses
Restaurants
Hamborgarafabrikkan
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Sveinbjarnargerði country hotel
Exhibitions
INTO THE ARCTIC - NORÐURSLÓÐ
Cafés
Hotels
Hotel Kea - Keahotels
Restaurants
Cafés
Restaurants
T Bone Steakhouse
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- Hafnarstræti 102
- 600 Akureyri
- 866-6186
- Við Leiruveg
- 600 Akureyri
- 461-3414
- Glerárgata 32
- 600 Akureyri
- 462-5552
- Kaupvangsstræti 1
- 600 Akureyri
- 461-3400
- Hafnarstræti 96
- 600 Akureyri
- 461-4646
- Glerártorg
- 600 Akureyri
- 555-4055
- Glerártorg verslunarmiðstöð
- 600 Akureyri
- 461-3011
- Hörgárbraut
- 600 Akureyri
- 464-6484
- Tryggvabraut 22
- 600 Akureyri
- 462-2245
- Hvannavellir 14
- 600 Akureyri
- 4614010
- Ráðhústorg 5
- 600 Akureyri
- 412-9933
- Ráðhústorg 1
- 600 Akureyri
- 462-6500
- Brekkugata 17
- 600 Akureyri
- 661-4638
- Kaupvangsstræti 23
- 600 Akureyri
- 461-3005
- Ráðhústorg 1
- 600 Akureyri
- 462 5552
- Hafnarstræti 102
- 600 Akureyri
- 666-6078
- Kaupvangsstræti
- 600 Akureyri
- Holtsel
- 601 Akureyri
- 463-1159
- Oddeyrarbryggju
- 600 Akureyri
- 461-7771, 894-3039
- Ráðhústorg 7
- 600 Akureyri
- 519-6918
- Kaupangi v/Mýrarveg
- 600 Akureyri
- 464-6464
- Undirhlíð 2
- 600 Akureyri
- 581-2345
- Strandgata 6
- 600 Akureyri
- 461-1300
- Skipagata 2
- 600 Akureyri
- 784-2084
- Hafnarstræti 96
- 600 Akureyri
- 461-4600
- Glerártorg verslunarmiðstöð
- 600 Akureyri
- 462-2279
- Akureyrarflugvöllur
- 600 Akureyri
- 462-5017
- Strandgata 7
- 600 Akureyri
- 562-6888
- Við Hörgárbraut
- 600 Akureyri
- 461-3012
- Hof
- 600 Akureyri
- 460-0660
- Glerártorg
- 600 Akureyri
- 571-6777
- Holtssel
- 601 Akureyri
- 463-1159
- Geislagata 10
- 600 Akureyri
- 461-1112
- Hafnarstræti 91-93
- 600 Akureyri
- 540-2180
- Tryggvabraut 12
- 600 Akureyri
- 460-3939
- Hafnarstræti 108
- 600 Akureyri
- 460-5930
- Ráðhústorg 3
- 600 Akureyri
- 461-4242
- Skipagata 4
- 600 Akureyri
- 772-5061, 661-0661
- Verslunarmiðstöðin Hrísalundi
- 600 Akureyri
- 462-2277
- Kaupvangsstræti 23
- 600 Akureyri
- 663-8886
- Gleráreyrar 2
- 600 Akureyri
- 461-2700
- Strandgata 11
- 600 Akureyri
- 462-1800
- Hafnarstræti 100b
- 600 Akureyri