check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. all accommodations have shared bathrooms. in orsmork nature reserve with views of the eyjafjallajokull volcano and glacier, this picturesque resort is less than a minute's walk from hiking trails including laugavegur and fimmvoruhals. airy cabins feature hostel-style dorms and sleeping lofts; no-frills private rooms offer bunk beds, and linens are available for a surcharge. rustic cottages add kitchenettes and extra beds. all buffet-style meals are served in the cozy restaurant. there's a library, and a sauna, as well as a natural pool, a campfire, and a play area. yoga lessons are available Vestmannaeyjar 1 hr 56
Einhyrningur (1 hr 56) Mountain, volcano, and nature Eyjafjallajökull (2 hr 37) 1,651-m.-high stratovolcano with an ice cap over its peak, famous for its massive 2010 eruption. Kvernufoss (1 hr 13) Thundering falls rushing over sheer, moss-covered cliffs & accessible via a rugged hiking trail. Stakkholtsgjá (11 min) Canyon and nature Thórsmörk (21 min) This majestic mountain range features hiking trails amid sweeping canyons, glaciers & wildlife. Skógasafn (1 hr 12) Complex of 3 sites exploring early Icelandic history, with folk relics & a model turf-house village. Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool (1 hr 24) Popular guided hikes are offered at this large glacier in a serene, scenic environment. Gluggafoss (also called Merkjárfoss) (1 hr 7) Valahnúkur (15 min) Rugged trails on a mountain with views over the forested Þórsmörk valley & glaciers. Skógafoss (1 hr 13) Striking 60m falls over a sheer, rocky cliff along the former coastline, with a viewing platform. Eyjafjallajökull volcano (2 hr 37) Towering, glacier-capped volcano offering sweeping views, plus nearby trails & campsites. |