Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Húsafell
Tucked into an emerald, river-crossed valley, with the river Kaldá on one side and a dra-
matic lava field on the other, Húsafell's encampment of summer cottages is a popular out-
door retreat for Reykjavík residents, and an access-point for nearby Langjökull glacier.
There's no public transport to Húsafell.
Tours
Ice Explorer
ADVENTURE
( 588 5555;
www.adventure.is
;tours from Húsafell Ikr15,000)
Monster truck tours (8x8) on Langjökull glacier; Reykjavík pick up possible. Other tours,
including the Golden Circle, available.
Dog Sledding
ADVENTURE TOUR
( 863 6733;
www.dogsledding.is
;tours with Húsafell pick up from Ikr22,900)
Runs dog-sledding tours on nearby Langjökull; visitors sit on the rig but do not drive the
team. Reykjavík or Húsafell pick up or meet at the glacier. Other sites available in winter.
Sleeping
Húsafell
CAMPGROUND
(Ferðaþjónustan Húsafelli; 435 1550, campground 435 1551;
www.husafell.is
;
sites/huts per person
Ikr1300/3500, restaurant mains Ikr1790-2490; restaurant 11.30am-8pm)
The Húsafell vacation resort is a one-stop shop, with campsites, huts and summer houses,
plus a
minimarket
,
restaurant
and outdoor
geothermal swimming pool
(adult/child
Ikr700/400, open 10am to 8pm daily June to September, reduced hours in low season).
Gamli Bær
GUESTHOUSE
( 895 1342;
sveitasetrid@simnet.is
;
Rte 518;d with/without bathroom incl breakfast from
Ikr14,000/11,000)
