- 1. Reykjavík AreaReykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
- 2. ReykjanesReykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
- 3. West IcelandOne of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
- 4. WestfjordsAn isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
- 5. StrandirIf you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
- 6. North IcelandHome of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
- 7. South IcelandIceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
- 8. Highlands and interiorThe uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
- 9. East IcelandThe eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.
The Nine Wonders of Iceland
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Hloduvellir Mounatin Hut ITA
Region: HighlandCoordinates: 64.3985167° N 20.5564500° W
The Hloduvellir hut is the property of the Iceland Touring Association and Laugadaela County. It was built in 1970 and is located in the lava field at the southern foot of Mt Hlodufell. It comprises a large entrance and a sleeping hall with a kitchenette (gas-stove). It accommodates 15 people in bunks. Water is collected from the roof of the huthe attractions in the neighbourhood are Mt. Hlodufell, Eldborgin in the Lamb Lava Field, Mt Kalfstindur, Mt Hognhofdi, Mt Skrida and Mt Skjaldbreid. The hiking trail across Rotarsandur to Gorge Bruararskord is popular and interesting.
The hut is accessible on foot or by jeeps or other robust 4wd vehicles from lake Laugarvatn or the Kaldidalur Route in the West.
Other 4wd access tracks start in valley Haukadalur forest near the Geysir area, and from the southernmost part of the Kjolur route.
Source: The ITA website.
fi@fi.is
Telephone: +354 568 2533
MOUNTAIN HUT Hloduvellir
Price Per person.
Ikr. 7500.-
Camping Hloduvellir
Price Per person.
Ikr. 2800.-
Contact Information
fi@fi.is
Telephone: +354 568 2533
Photo Credit and Source: The ITA website.
More about Iceland when Travel:
Highlands Routes
Highland Travel Guide
Bus Schedule in Iceland
