Guesthouse Skalafell - Skálafell

Farm stay 2000 ft from the Ring Road by Vatnajökull National Park

Amenities & Services

Guesthouse Skálafell offers free Wi-Fi in public areas and guest rooms, plus a tour desk, currency exchange, and luggage storage. The property has a furnished terrace, sun terrace, garden, and picnic area with outdoor furniture. Complimentary packed lunches are available for early departures, and daily housekeeping is provided.

Rooms

Guesthouse Skalafell provides charming cabins with wooden furnishings, essential amenities, and views of the surrounding mountains. Guests can choose between rooms with private bathrooms or shared facilities, and some rooms include a TV. The cabins offer flexibility for additional guests, making them suitable for families.

Location

Located just 2000 ft from the Ring Road, Guesthouse Skalafell is set on a farm near Vatnajökull National Park. Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is 25 miles away, and Skálafellsjökull Glacier is only 2 miles from the property. Heinabergslón Lake and less-crowded sites are within easy reach, and direct access to hiking trails starts from the farm.

Dining

The on-site restaurant at Guesthouse Skalafell Iceland serves homemade dinners using local produce and meat, accompanied by a bar. Breakfast buffet includes homemade jams, pancakes, waffles, lamb pâté, pickled herring, and other cold items. The breakfast spread is served in a communal setting, and packed lunches can be requested for early outings.

Family & Outdoor Activities

Guesthouse skálafell is family-friendly, with accommodations that allow extra guests and a farm setting where sheep roam freely. A resident dog named Saga is known to greet guests and accompany hikers on the marked trail behind the farm. Outdoor activities include hiking, jeep excursions, and horseback riding trips, with glacier excursions easily arranged.

• Location: 2000 ft from Ring Road, near Vatnajökull National Park
• Rooms: Charming cabins with mountain views, shared or private bathrooms
• Dining: On-site restaurant with homemade dinners and breakfast buffet
• Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, packed lunches, tour desk, currency exchange
• Activities: Hiking, glacier excursions, jeep tours, horseback riding