Kjarnholt
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Torfhús Retreat
Our stay at Torfhus Retreat was great. The location is perfect for exploring the Golden Circle – we could easily visit major sites without exhausting drives. The hospitality was warm and genuine, making us feel completely at home. One of our favorite surprises was the charming Icelandic horses at ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov, 2025

Hotel Geysir
Breakfast included mimosas!
Reviewed on 12 Apr, 2026

Litli Geysir
We had booked a room at Litli Geysir Hotel but the day of we received notice that we had been upgraded to stay at the new Hotel Geysir. This hotel is directly across from the Strokkur Geysir so no complaints on the location. The beds in our room were fantastic. The room would have been better if ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr, 2026

Torfhús Retreat
Our stay at Torfhus Retreat was great. The location is perfect for exploring the Golden Circle – we could easily visit major sites without exhausting drives. The hospitality was warm and genuine, making us feel completely at home. One of our favorite surprises was the charming Icelandic horses at ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov, 2025

Uthlid Cottages
The cottage was functional but quite basic and the supplies were limited to hand soap and coffee. I was also badly bitten during the night by some midge or similar although the rest of my family were not (although they noticed small flies in the bedrooms) so this was a bit unlucky. That said I would ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr, 2026

Minniborgir Cottages & Restaurant
Really cosy and comfortable, we had everything that we needed and had a very easy check in.
Reviewed on 31 Jan, 2026
Popular places to visit

Thingvellir National Park
See rifts where the earth’s continents are moving apart, visit a lava-strewn lake and learn about the political beginnings of Iceland.

Geysir Hot Springs
Traverse this dramatic field of more than a dozen geysers and simmering mud pits resembling the end of the world.
Laugarvatn Fontana
You can take time to visit Laugarvatn Fontana during your travels to Laugarvatn. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Strokkur
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Strokkur during your travels in Bláskógabyggd. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Skalholt Cathedral
After visiting Skalholt Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bláskógabyggd. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Skalholt Historical Site
Learn about the local history of Bláskógabyggd when you spend time at Skalholt Historical Site. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Guided Golden Circle Tour & Langjökull Snowmobiling Experience

Golden Circle Afternoon Small Group Tour From Reykjavik

From Gullfoss: Langjökull Glacier Snowmobile Tour



