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About Iceland

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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.
  • Where to GO?
  • WHAT TO SEE?
    • All Attractions
    • Churches
    • Farms
    • Film locations
    • Fjords
    • Geysirs and Hot Springs
    • Glaciers
    • Historical Sites
    • Islands
    • Lakes
    • Mountains
    • Museums
    • Place of Interest
    • Plains
    • Rivers
    • Towns
    • Volcanos & Lava Fields
    • Waterfalls
  • What to do?
    • All Activities
    • Deep Sea Fishing
    • Golf
    • Hiking
    • Horseriding
    • Hunting
    • Icelandic Forests
    • Lakefishing
    • Murders
    • Restaurant
    • Saga Trail
    • Salmon
    • Swimming Pools
    • Tours
    • Travel Planning
    • Trout
    • Wintersport
  • WHERE TO STAY ?
    • All Accommodation
    • Camping
    • Cottages
    • Farm Holidays
    • Guesthouses
    • Hostels
    • Hotels
    • Mountain Huts

Travel Guide

We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of places of interest in Iceland, whether it be churches, glaciers, islands or waterfalls.

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Bus Schedules

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Recreation

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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.

The Nine Wonders of Iceland

We split Iceland into nine different regions to make your search for information easier. Simply click on the region you want to explore and read about towns, attractions, hiking, accommodation and more.

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See  Emstrur Botnar

Hut Landmannalaugar |<-Hiking Landmannalaugar-Thorsmork -> | Hut Hrafntinnusker 12 km >| Hut Alftavatn 12 km > | Hut Emstrur 15 km > | Thorsmork 15 km

Emstrur Botnar Mountain Huts ITA

Region: Highland
Coordinates: 63.7659915° N 19.3761653° W

About Botnar

The Iceland Touring Association huts Botnar on river South Emstrua accommodate 40 people. They are equipped with gas stoves, utensils and running cold water. One of the huts is reserved for hikers on the trail between Thorsmork and Landmannalaugar.

During summer, the warden of the huts lives in a separate house. Showers and WCs are in the fourth house and fee is charged for the use of the showers. The huts are about half-way on the trail Just south of the huts is a pedestrian bridge across the aforementioned river.

A short and rewarding walk takes you to the canyons of river Markarfljot and a mountain track allows 4wd-vehicles access to the huts.
GPS co-ordinates: 63°45.980 19°22.450.
Source: The ITA website.

Booking & prices

It is necessary to book accommodation in the huts in advance and to pay. Otherwise the place is not guaranteed.
The office of ITA in Mörkin 6, 108 Reykjavík gives more information and receives bookings.

Tel: +354-499-0647/823-5008
E-mail: fi@fi.i

Camping Emstrur
Price Per person.
Ikr. 2500.-

Emstrur Huts in Icelandic

More about Iceland when Travel:
Camping in Iceland
Hiking in Iceland
Swimming pools
Golf Courses
Angling in Iceland
Highlands Routes
Highland Travel Guide
Bus Schedule in Iceland

Mountain Huts in Icelandic

WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Emstrur Botnar Mountain Huts ITA

Einhyrningur Mountain
Eyjafjallajokull Glacier
Stakkholt Gorge
Markarfljot River
Lake Alftavatn
Basar Valley Thorsmork
Torfajokull glacier
Teigstungur
Sottarhellir Cave Thorsmork
Merkurtungur Thorsmork
Katla
Emstrur
Godaland Fljotshlid County to Thorsmork
Husadalur Thorsmork
Hrafntinnusker
Hamraskogar Thorsmork
Thorsmork
Sydra Fjallabak 4x4 Trail
Tindfjallajokull Glacier
Godahraun: Magni and Modi
Langidalur Valley - Thorsmork
Gigjokull Glacier
Map of Landmannalaugar/Fjallabak North & South
Almenningar - Laugavegur Hiking Trail
Tindfjoll
Thorsmork Native Birchwoods
Practical information before enter Highlands
Tindfjallasel. Hungurfit
Thorsmork to see and do
Maelifell Mt.

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Emstrur Botnar Mountain Huts ITA

Hiking in Thorsmork
Lake Alftavatn
Alftavatn - Emstrur - Thorsmork Hike
Map of Landmannalaugar/Fjallabak North & South
Alftavatn Restaurant - Volcano Huts
Thorsmork Native Birchwoods
GALTALAEKUR
Practical information before enter Highlands
Thorsmork to see and do

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Emstrur Botnar Mountain Huts ITA

Mountain Huts, Camping in Thorsmork
Dalakofinn Utivist Mountain Hut
ITA Hrafntinnusker Mountain Hut
Alftavatn Huts ITA
Volcano Huts - Husadalur Thorsmork
Skagafjordsskali Mountain Hut Thorsmork ITA
Basar Mountain Huts in Thorsmork Utivist
Fimmvorduhals Mountain Hut - Utivist
Baldvinsskali Mountain Hut -ITA
Strutur Mountain Hut Maelifellssandur
Hvanngil Hut ITA
Sydra Fjallabak 4x4 Trail
Iceland Touring Association ITA -
Thorsmork Mountain Huts
Tindfjallasel. Hungurfit
Luxury accommodations in Highland
Camping Thorsmork
Camping Alftavatn
Camping Emstrur
Camping at Hrafntinnusker

Links in Emstrur Botnar Mountain Huts ITA