Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Odin Tours Iceland
HORSE RIDING
( 849 2009;
www.odintoursiceland.com
)
Odin Tours operates horse-riding and hiking tours in Breiðdalur, plus has a cottage for
rent. It's about 24km from Breiðdalsvík.
Strengir
FISHING
( 660 6890;
www.strengir.com
)
Strengir brings anglers to the region's salmon-rich waters and runs Eyjar Fishing Lodge, a
high-end, year-round accommodation option open to all.
Sleeping & Eating
Hótel Staðarborg
HOTEL
( 475 6760;
www.stadarborg.is
;s/d incl breakfast from Ikr16,900/22,500; )
Once a school, cheerful Hótel Staðarborg has neat, modern rooms, plus lake-fishing oppor-
tunities. Sleeping-bag accommodation is available (Ikr6500), as is dinner (three courses
from Ikr5200). It lies 6km west of Breiðdalsvík.
Silfurberg
GUESTHOUSE
( 475 1515;
www.silfurberg.com
;Þorgrímsstaðir;r incl breakfast from Ikr34,000; May-mid-Sep)
Silfurberg is a stunning new boutique guesthouse on a rural property 53km south of
Egilsstaðir (30km from Breiðdalsvík). Style, humour and craftsmanship have been used to
convert a barn into first-class accommodation, containing four rooms, one suite and de-
lightful, deluxe common areas. The outdoor sauna and dome-enclosed hot-pot are icing on
the cake.
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