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Reykholt
Reykholt is one of Iceland's most notable historical sites. It houses a cultural centre and a church.
Reykhholt is most famous for being the home of Iceland's best-known author Snorri Sturluson during the years 1206-1241. An ancient geothermally-heated pool, Snorralaug, is named after him. It is one of the few things preserved whole from Iceland´s medieval period.
Snorrastofa is a cultural centre and institute for research in medieval studies. Snorrastofa offers historical exhibitions and guided tours and lectures. Music recitals are held in the church of Reykholt.
Visit Reykholts website www.snorrastofa.is
There is one hotel in Reykholt see more here.
Reykholt
GPS Points
N64° 39' 53.661" W21° 17' 32.068"
Postal code
320
Road number
518
Travel directory for Reykholt
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Guesthouses
2.15 km
Nes in Reykholtsdalur
Accommodation in two houses close to the 9-hole golf course, Reykholtsdalsvöllur. Made-up beds and shared facilities in 3 double and 3 single rooms, as well as 1 family room. There is a living room,
Restaurants
24.38 km
Húsafell Bistró
Húsafell Bistró is nestled between lava fields and glaciers, just a few km from the unique lava waterfall Hraunfossar. Open every day during the
season, serving various courses.
Open daily from 11:0
Camping
24.38 km
Húsafell Camping
The Husafell camp site is very popular in Iceland and has been so for many years. It is located in the middle of a summer cottage area and offers many features. Within a short walking distance you can
Sleeping bag accommodation
3.64 km
Steindórsstaðir
Accommodation in recently renovated separate house (3 x single rooms, 3 x dbl rooms and 1 x triple room). Hand basin in all rooms. Breakfast included.
Cooking facilties, living room with television an
Hotels
Guesthouses
22.45 km
Húsafell, Old Farmhouse
The Old Farmhouse has three storeys. On the ground floor there is a kitchen, dining room and a living room. On the second floor there are three double rooms with bathroom. On the third floor there are
Guesthouses
19.64 km
Iceland Guesthouse Hvítá
Iceland Guesthouse Hvítá is a quaint guesthouse nestled in the heart of Borgarfjörður.
Camping
Cottages
7.46 km
Kópareykir-Cottages
Kópareykir is a small sheep and horse farm near Reykholt. Our new, wooden cottage (suitable for 1-5 persons) has 2 bedrooms, a bathroom (shower/WC/washing machine), an open living room with a new kit
Guesthouses
17.69 km
Country Hotel Fossatún
Fossatún is located 90 km from Reykjavík by road nr 50. It is surrounded by beautiful nature and scenery in the Mid-Borgarfjörður area. Fossatún is an ideal destination for shorter and longer sta
Guesthouses
19.68 km
Guesthouse Milli Vina
Luxury in its simplicity in a beautiful comfortable house. The guesthouse is located in relaxing surroundings in the middle of Borgarfjordur about 90 km from Reykjavik in the west of Iceland, on a far
Hotels
24.61 km
Hotel Húsafell
Hótel Húsafell is a luxury hotel that offers comfortable and deluxe rooms with all amenities. The hotel is situated in a area which is full of history and beautiful nature wonders.
Hotels
0.85 km
Fosshotel Reykholt
Fosshotel Reykholt is a country hotel in the historical settings of Reykholt in Borgarfjörður.
Farm Holidays
Camping
20.20 km
Varmaland Camping Ground
The campsite is in the outskirts of the village Varmaland which is close to the geothermal area Stafholtstungur. At Varmaland there is a sports center that is open from late june to the middle of aug
Farm Holidays
7.47 km
Signýjarstaðir
1 x 2 pers. cottage (22 m2 - one bedroom + loft) and 1 x 4 pers. cottage (47 m2 - 2 bedrooms + loft). Both houses with hot tub.
Glacier trips on Langjökull nearby. Lava caves. Hraunfossar, Barnafoss,
Others
Jaðar
Guesthouses
- Bæjarsveit
- 311 Borgarnes
- 435-1535, 898-9254, 895-6254
Storikroppur
Guesthouses
- Stóri Kroppur
- 311 Borgarnes
- 435-1570
Swimming Pools
Golf Courses
2.15 km
Skrifla Golf Club
The idea for creating this golf course on the farm Nes in Reykholtsdal emerged in the watershed of farming between the years 2002 and 2005. The golf course lies in the eastern part of the earth land b
Guesthouses
17.69 km
Country Hotel Fossatún
Fossatún is located 90 km from Reykjavík by road nr 50. It is surrounded by beautiful nature and scenery in the Mid-Borgarfjörður area. Fossatún is an ideal destination for shorter and longer sta
Tour Operators
Hotels
24.61 km
Hotel Húsafell
Hótel Húsafell is a luxury hotel that offers comfortable and deluxe rooms with all amenities. The hotel is situated in a area which is full of history and beautiful nature wonders.
Mini-Zoo & Open farm
17.99 km
The Icelandic Goat Center Háafell
Háafell farm is a goat farm and the visitors receive a warm welcome from the goats.
Camping
Swimming Pools
24.42 km
Húsafell Swimming Pool
The thermal pool in Húsafell is one of the most popular places to relax in the area. It was originaly built in 1965 but has been renovated and grown since then. There are two pools, two hot tubs and
Swimming Pools
6.04 km
Kleppjárnsreykir Swimming pool
A pleasant swimming pool, in close proximity to one of the most powerful hot springs in Europe, Deildartunga Spring. An outside pool, hot tub and a gym.
Open Thursdays - Mondays from 13:00 to 18:00.
Hiking Tours - Hiking
24.38 km
Húsafell Walking Tours
Húsafell is a hiker´s dream. Fascinating walking routes are everywhere, with something new at every turn. Dense woods, lava formations, crystal-clear mountain springs, hot water, magnificent ravines
Golf Courses
24.42 km
Husafell Golf Club
9-hole golf course in Húsafell, one of the most frequented tourist attractions in Iceland, which is not surprising, as it is recognised as being one of Iceland's natural gems.
Exceptionally good weat
Tour Operators
11.39 km
Giljar - Horses & Handcrafts
Giljar is a farm in Borgarbyggð, West Iceland, and located 12 km from Reykholt towards Húsafell.
We offer easy riding tours in the beautiful surroundings of our farm. There are daily trips during th
Others
Ólafur Flosason
Travel Agency
- Breiðabólstaður
- 320 Reykholt í Borgarfirði
- 897-9323
Áshestar
Tour Operators
- Stóri-Ás
- 320 Reykholt í Borgarfirði
- 847-7051
Krauma
Geothermal baths
- Deildartunguhver
- 320 Reykholt í Borgarfirði
- 555-6066
