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Dalir is a family-friendly place to visit, combining historical and cultural attractions with an enchanting world of wildlife and nature.
It is the ideal place to spend a few days away from the hustle and bustle of city life, to relax,slow down, be outdoors, discover, and learn.
When you enter Dalir in West Iceland you come into region of history and pristine nature, an area where you can just be. Be in silence, be in nature, be with the history that is all around, and experience Iceland like the locals do all year through.
You can visit the sites of Auður djúpúðga (Aud “the deep-minded”) famously involved in Eiríkssaga rauða (Saga of Erik the Red) and Laxdæla saga (Laxdaela saga) and see the landscape that effected this intelligent and gracious, wide traveled woman. Or visit the birthplace of Leif “the lucky” Eriksson, son of Erik the Red, where you can see and experience the ways of life and conditions that his family lived in at Eiríksstaðir in Haukadalur. Look out to Breiðafjörður bay with its abundance of islands, islets and skerries. Their number has been estimated to be close to 2500, which only includes those that are not submerged during spring tide and where some vegetations of terrestrial origin is found. You might see seals, puffins, or spot a White-tailed eagle by Breiðafjörður. Not to mention Icelandic sheep and horses, but May is lambing season and after that sheep’s are set free with their lambs for the summer, so you’ll want to drive slowly around the countryside while they might run around the road.
Take time to taste the region, and try some of the many cheeses that are made in Dalir

Interesting places

Eiriksstadir
Eiríksstaðir is one of most historic sites of Iceland. Step back to the Viking Era and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and scents of Eriks the Red's farm which is also the birthplace of Leif th…
Dagverdarnes
Takes its name "Breakfast Ness" from the fact that Auður the Deep-minded, one of the first settlers, stopped to rest there one morning while searching for a place to make her home. There is a little c…
Fellsstrond
The route via Klofningsvegur no. 590 runs through Hvammssveit, Fellsströnd, Klofningur, Skarðsströnd and Saurbær. Day-to-day it is called going around the coasts. The boundaries of Fellsströnd and Hva…
Gudrunarlaug Geothermal Pool
According to Laxdaela saga, Gudrun Osvifursdóttir used to dwell by a geothermal pool in Laugar in Saelingsdalur. The pool is mentioned in Sturlunga saga and it seems to have been used a great deal. T…
Hafratindur Mountain
Hafratindur is one of the highest mountain peaks in Dalir Region with an elevation of 642 meters. It is considered to be one of the best hiking trails in Dalir and has a panoramic view from the top.  …
The Leif Eiriksson Center
The Leif Eiriksson center is an exciting destination for all ages, where stories of the voyages of Erik the Red and his son Leif the Lucky (also called Leifur Eiríksson), discovering parts of Greenlan…
Hvammur in Dalir
Around the year 890, Audur the Deep minded (djúpúdga) from Dogurdara settled the land between the outer edge og Hvammsveit and Skaumuhlaupsa in Hordudalur. She built her farm at Hvammur and for a lon…
Klofningur
From the mountan Klofningur is a panoramic view over Breidafjordur Bay, Snaefellsnes Peninsula  and Bardaströnd. Viewing dial. It is possible to hike up the mountain from the farm Stakkaberg.
Krosshólaborg in Dalir
Auður djúpúðga ( Auður the Deep minded) was one of the settlers in Dalir. She was a Christian and had a cross raised at Krosshólaborg, where she went to pray. Her descentants considered Krosshólaborg …
Laugar in Sælingsdal in Dalir
Gudrun Osvifursdottir, heroine of Laxdaela Saga, was born (973AD) and brought up at Laugar. It is said that she used the hot water pool there a lot and also met there her followers Kjartan and Bolli. …
Ólafsdalu in Dalir
Ólafsdalur by Gilsfjörður, history of 1000 years Ólafsdalur is a small valley, surrounded by high mountains, where the first agricultural school in Iceland was established in 1880. The beautiful schoo…
Búðardalur
Budardalur is the main administrative and service centre in the Dalabyggd region. Few parts of Iceland are as rich in history as Dalabyggd, where records go back virtually unbroken to the Settlement i…
Skarðsströnd coast
The route via Klofningsvegur no. 590 runs through Hvammssveit, Fellsströnd, Klofningur, Skarðsströnd and Saurbær. Day-to-day it is called going around the coasts.  Until 1918 the boundaries of Skarðss…
Tungustapi
Tungustapi is a chest-shaped rock in Sælingsdalur in Hvammsfjörður. Tungustapi is named after the town of Tungu as  It has been called Saelingsdale Tongue for centuries. The stack is tall with cliffs …

Things to do

Dalahestar
Dalahestar horse rental is a small, family owned business. We offer personalized tours for individuals or smaller groups. Our main tours are alongside the beautiful river Laxá and down to the black sa…
Eiríksstadir - Living Museum
Come and join us in the 10th century. Let's sit by the fire and meet storytellers, telling renowned tales of the 10th century Iceland. You can try real Viking tools and get to know the craftsmanship, …
Erpsstaðir Travel service
Erpsstadir is a dairy farm in Northwest Iceland, run by farmer Thorgrimur Einar Gudbjartsson and his family. Erpsstaðir are best known for their ice cream but they also produce the Icelandic Skyr, car…
Hólar Petting Farm
At our lovely little farm Hólar you can expect to find a variety of animals, including horses, dogs, cat, rabbits, ducks, sheep, chickens, turkeys, goats, a pig and even a talking raven, who is world …
Saelingsdalslaug
Pool, hot tub, steam bath and wading pool in beautiful surroundings.
The Leif Eiriksson Center
The Leif Eiriksson center is an exciting destination for all ages, where stories of the voyages of Erik the Red and his son Leif the Lucky (also called Leifur Eiríksson), discovering parts of Greenlan…
Handverkshópurinn Bolli - Icelandic Craft
Local handicrafts. Products from wool, hand carved wood, bone crafts, ceramics and much more. During summer open daily from 11:00 to 17:00. Other times open on request.

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Ólafsdalur í Gilsfirði Erluhraun 4 220 Hafnarfjörður 6932915

Accommodation

The Castle Guesthouse
The Castle offers accommodation in Búdardalur town. The property is facing the black beaches of Hvammsfjordur fjord and is within walking distance (500m) from grocery store, coffee and flower shop, Le…
Vogur Country Lodge
Accommodation offered in 16 standard twin and double rooms, 8 junior suites and 4 superior king rooms. Furthermore a cozy restaurant, living room, hot tub and sauna. Various hiking trails, beautiful n…
Seljaland
In Seljaland we offer accommodation for groups of 20-25. The old house takes up to 8 people and the three little cottages can fit 2-4 people per cottage. A little restaurant that seats 25 people is lo…
Nýp at Skarðsströnd
Welcome to Guesthouse Nýp! B&B, twin or double, full bedding. Our guesthouse is off the beaten track with fantastic scenery across the Breiðafjörður bay and a view to the Vestfjords. Two guest rooms w…
Dalahyttur
Dalahyttur is a family run company and offers 9 double rooms.  There are three 15m2 tiny houses. Each house consists of sleeping area with double bed 160 cm, a kitchenette, dining area, a bathroom wit…
Saudafell Guesthouse
Sauðafell Guesthouse is a newly renovated old romantic farmhouse from the 19th century. There are 6 rooms with made-up beds on two floors to choose from with great view. Kitchen with all necessary equ…
Háafell Lodge
Háafell Lodge is a beautiful country lodge located in Dalir, West Iceland. It can accommodate a total of six persons and features two double bedrooms with private bathrooms and a sleeping sofa in the …
Kornmúli
Fully equipped kitchenHot tub Accommodates up to 6 guests Three double rooms with private bathrooms One room with wheelchair accessFree WiFiTelevision with entertainment system
Erpsstaðir Travel service
Erpsstadir is a dairy farm in Northwest Iceland, run by farmer Thorgrimur Einar Gudbjartsson and his family. Erpsstaðir are best known for their ice cream but they also produce the Icelandic Skyr, car…
Þurranes
In Þurranes we offer accommodation in four houses, 3 cozy cottages and the old Farm house.  The Cottages - we have three cozy 43 square meter cottages. Each has two double bedrooms and a small loft wi…
Dalahotel
Dalahotel is a family owned hotel located in a beautiful, quiet valley, only 1 km from highway 60. The place is famous for its antiquity, Guðrún Ósvífursdóttir lived there, who was one of the main cha…
Drangar Country Guesthouse
The new Drangar Country Guesthouse is on a repurposed farm, well-situated on the Snaefellsnes peninsula, bordering Dalir, a mere two-hour drive from Reykjavik. We are midway between the beautiful town…

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Dalakot Dalbraut 2 370 Búðardalur 4341644
Svarfhóll Svarhóli, Miðdölum 371 Búðardalur 8246789

Food & Drink

The Leif Eiriksson Center
The Leif Eiriksson center is an exciting destination for all ages, where stories of the voyages of Erik the Red and his son Leif the Lucky (also called Leifur Eiríksson), discovering parts of Greenlan…
Erpsstaðir Travel service
Erpsstadir is a dairy farm in Northwest Iceland, run by farmer Thorgrimur Einar Gudbjartsson and his family. Erpsstaðir are best known for their ice cream but they also produce the Icelandic Skyr, car…
Seljaland
In Seljaland we offer accommodation for groups of 20-25. The old house takes up to 8 people and the three little cottages can fit 2-4 people per cottage. A little restaurant that seats 25 people is lo…
Dalahyttur
Dalahyttur is a family run company and offers 9 double rooms.  There are three 15m2 tiny houses. Each house consists of sleeping area with double bed 160 cm, a kitchenette, dining area, a bathroom wit…
Vogur Country Lodge
Accommodation offered in 16 standard twin and double rooms, 8 junior suites and 4 superior king rooms. Furthermore a cozy restaurant, living room, hot tub and sauna. Various hiking trails, beautiful n…

Other (2)

Dalakot Dalbraut 2 370 Búðardalur 4341644
Blómalindin Café Vesturbraut 6 370 Búðardalur 894-6808

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