Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sights & Activities
Heklusetrið
EXHIBITION
(Hekla Center; 487 8700;
www.leirubakki.is
;Leirubakki;adult/child Ikr800/400; 9am-10pm
Jun-Aug)
The Hekla Center is part of the Leirubakki compound (camping, hotel, restaurant, petrol).
It details the explosive history of Hekla in a deliberately dark building with flashing lights
and multimedia exhibits. You'll learn that the volcano is long overdue to erupt. The centre
also has regional information, and offers
horse riding
, and
local walks
.
Tours
The many horse farms around eastern Þjórsárdalur offer rides, and most have accommoda-
tion. Expect to pay Ikr6500 to Ikr9000 for a one-hour ride to Ikr13,000 for a three-hour
ride, though prices can drop for groups.
Hekluhestar
HORSE RIDING
Hidden along Rtes 271 and 272, 9km northeast of Hella, a friendly French-Icelandic fam-
ily specialises in six- to eight-day Highland rides. Sleeping-bag accommodation is avail-
able (Ikr4000, linen Ikr2000).
Herríðarhóll
HORSE RIDING
Multiday horse tours and short rides, plus a warm welcome to those who simply want a
farmstay (double with shared bathroom Ikr16,900). West of Hella, then 6km north of the
Ring Road on Rte 284.
Hestheimar
HORSE RIDING
Take family-run riding trips, rent horses, or bunk in a variety of comfortable accommoda-
tion at this horse farm above a bubbling stream. On Rte 281, 7km northwest of Hella.
