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Wilderness Center / Óbyggðasetur Íslands

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Fljótsdalur

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
10 mentions

The kind and very helpful staff

Staff Really Nice, place full of stories, good stay

Great location
6 mentions

Great location in the valley, amazing food great staff

Awesome location

Comfortable rooms
6 mentions

Very friendly host, amazing room, beaufitul surroundings, tasty dinner (addition…

The room was historic, I enjoyed it, but for 4 adults really small

Breakfast available
5 mentions

We loved eating dinner and breakfast in the kitchen with other guests

The breakfast was very good and the dinner was delightful

Clean rooms
3 mentions

A gem in a remote location, but surprisingly the hotel is well managed and maint…

The bed was suitable for the two of us, and clean bed linen and towels were prov…

Good value
2 mentions

It is a good value for our stay

The food (both dinner and breakfast) was really tasty and well-prepared, but… th…

Overview

Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Wilderness Center / Óbyggðasetur Íslands offers pet-friendly accommodation in Óbyggðasetur. Guests can enjoy local and home made meals on site. Some units include a seating area for your convenience. Certain rooms feature views of the mountain or river. Staff can arrange horse riding and guided tours. You can engage in various activities, such as horse riding and fishing. The nearest airport is Egilsstaðir Airport, 49 km from the property.

Traveller reviews

M

Manuel

couple

May 21, 2026

7

Familiar stay in historical farm

The kind and very helpful staff

M

Molyneux-Sandwith

couple

March 6, 2026

10

Great location in the valley, amazing food great staff. Really cozy and the little hot pool and sauna are amazing way to start the day!

M

Manon

couple

December 9, 2025

9

Staff Really Nice, place full of stories, Really nice guest house

Staff Really Nice, place full of stories, good stay

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YAEL

couple

September 14, 2025

10

It's a real experience staying here. Great dinner. Hospitality at its finest. Wifi also great

L

Linda

couple

September 13, 2025

10

Awesome location. We loved eating dinner and breakfast in the kitchen with other guests. Highly recommend.

A

Amanda P

couple

September 7, 2025

9

Remote but beautiful

We had a lovely chat in the morning with the chef and the horseback riding guide - two very lovely staff members that made us feel welcome. The breakfast was very good and the dinner was delightful. We arrived too late to order the meat, but the vegetarian option was spectacular. The scenery around the lodge is wild and beautiful, with sheep grazing the property.

M

Marcus

family_with_children

September 5, 2025

9

The remote location is stunning and the dinner was amazing. Best lamb we have eaten this journey.

J

Joanna

extended_group

September 1, 2025

9

Very friendly host, amazing room, beaufitul surroundings, tasty dinner (additional paid), sauna & hot tub included

G

Guy

family_with_children

August 30, 2025

8

A quirky experience

A one night experience to stay in a traditional Icelandic farm house. Evening meal of traditional lamb was the best meal of our holiday. Nice walk to see the hand cart across the river.

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Valdas

family_with_children

August 30, 2025

10

Best authentic experience in Iceland

Authenticity

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Luca

couple

August 28, 2025

9

Amazing breakfast with gluten free options. The staff was super forthcoming and helpful. We loved the ncluded spa

J

Ján

couple

August 17, 2025

10

It was perfect. Amazing place. Something what you can find just in Iceland .

C

Cheung

extended_group

August 14, 2025

9

Excellent cuisine and super relaxing warm bath

the kindness of the staff and the homemade cuisine, the lamb was exceptionally tasty and soft, and all the dishes preparee and served with care and attention. It has been a memorable dinner, the best we had during our holiday. We also appreciate the hot pool, the temperature of the pool was perfect and the facilities well arranged

M

Ma

couple

August 7, 2025

10

A gem in a remote location, but surprisingly the hotel is well managed and maintained, room is very clean. Dinner was unforgettable, well organized, delicious and homey food. Thumbs up! It is a good value for our stay. Keep on your good work!

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Martina

couple

August 4, 2025

10

Unique and memorable place :)

The accommodation is situated at the end of the valley, surrounded by beautiful nature. Unfortunately, because we arrived late, we weren't able to take advantage of the amenities offered. However, this did not diminish our overall experience. The bed was suitable for the two of us, and clean bed linen and towels were provided. Additionally, the shared sanitary facilities were kept clean.

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Uwe

couple

July 27, 2025

8

Special place with familiar attitude, good for 1 or 2 nights, very friendly staff.

Very good breakfast-buffet (extra costs), good place for hiking- or bike-tours in the surroundings. Hotpot and sauna with towels for free, interesting museum about farmers life in former times; good dinner in the evening (extra costs), interesting talks at the large family-table with other guests during the meals or in the hotpot.

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Mia1985

extended_group

July 27, 2025

8

We stay there just for one night. It's easy to find and it is not so expensive, when you do early reservation. The room was historic, I enjoyed it, but for 4 adults really small. We also had a dinner in their restaurant, I never have so delicious fish! I really recommend to eat there!

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RFTraveller

family_with_children

July 15, 2025

2

A stable stay with charm, but hotel-level pricing — a one-time experience

Big respect for the Polish staff, especially Kuba – amazing service. The food (both dinner and breakfast) was really tasty and well-prepared, but… the price is way over the top. We paid around €300 for one night including dinner and breakfast for five people – absolutely not justified. Great atmosphere, great people, good food – but the room quality and overall comfort don’t match the price tag. Nice experience, but not worth repeating.

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Bianca

couple

July 13, 2025

10

Peaceful, beautiful and authentic with fantastic people!

We felt so welcome from the moment we arrived! The farmhouse and other buildings are very tastefully decorated and give you a sense of the history of the farm (which has been in the same family for 600 years). The room was very small and basic which actually added to the experience, and the meals are shared around a family table in the kitchen. The food was delicious! The shared bathroom worked out well and everything was very clean. I definitely recommend this place. Shoutout to Simon for looking after us so well - all the staff were lovely.

S

Steven

family_with_children

July 8, 2025

7

Great location, pitty of the noisy guests.

OMG, what a location, stunning... old Icelandic style. Very friendly staff.

Facilities

Activities

Sauna, Spa and wellness centre, Bicycle rental (additional charge), Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding, Hot spring bath, Public Bath, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture, Spa facilities, Spa lounge/relaxation area

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

Food & Drink

Kid-friendly buffet, Wine/champagne, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar

Food & drink safety

Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

General

Indoor fireplace, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Lift, WiFi available in all areas, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Sun terrace, Garden, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace

Parking

Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking, Parking on site

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available

Safety & security

Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available

Services

Pet bowls, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Fax/photocopying, Tour desk, Express check-in/check-out, Packed lunches, Meeting/banquet facilities, Airport shuttle, Laundry

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom

This twin/double room features a hot tub, spa bath and sauna. The twin/double room offers soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The twin/double room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and provides parquet floors, heating and garden views.

Max 2 guests 19 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

This luxurious twin room features a hot tub, a spa bath and a sauna. This twin room has a desk, an outdoor dining area, garden views and a shared bathroom. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 8 1 bedroom0
Quadruple Room

This quadruple room's special features are the hot tub and the sauna. The quadruple room provides soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bath. The unit offers 3 beds.

Max 4 guests 19 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Superior Quadruple Room with Mountain View

This quadruple room's standout features are the hot tub, spa bath and sauna. The quadruple room features soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The quadruple room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and offers a sofa, parquet floors and garden views.

Max 4 guests 35 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 16:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 07:00 until 10:30
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that guests who check in after 22:00 will incur an hourly late fee of ISK 5000. Please also note that guests who check-out after 10:30 will incur a fee of ISK 1200 per bed.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 5:45 AM

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