Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands

2.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Egilsstaðir country house

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Romantic Quadruple Room, Mountain View, Mountainside | Garden view
Superior Quadruple Room, Mountain View, Mountainside
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Indoor spa tub
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

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Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Egilsstaðir, Fljótsdal 701, Hallormsstadur, Egilsstaðir, 0701
  • Place, Hengifoss
  • Place, Skriduklauster
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Snaefellsstofa Visitor Center
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Egilsstadir (EGS)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

Traditional Twin Room, Valley View, Mountainside

  • 7 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Romantic Quadruple Room, Mountain View, Mountainside

  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Shared Dormitory, 1 Queen Bed

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(2 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Shared Dormitory, Mountain View

  • 70 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room, River View, Slope side

  • 7 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Quadruple Room, Mountain View, Mountainside

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Egilsstaðir

In historical district.At this Egilsstaðir country house, you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Skriduklauster and 12 miles (20 km) of Snaefellsstofa Visitor Center. Hengifoss and Lagarfljot are also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Skriduklauster - 17 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Snaefellsstofa Visitor Center - 19 min drive - 15.6 km
  • East Iceland Heritage Museum - 56 min drive - 63.6 km
  • Lagarfljót - 57 min drive - 63.9 km
  • Fardaga Waterfall - 57 min drive - 64.6 km

Getting around

  • Egilsstadir (EGS) - 52 min drive

About this property

Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Egilsstaðir country house
Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands offers its guests an outdoor pool and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Egilsstaðir country house.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2015
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands offers 13 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ISK 2,200 for adults and ISK 1,100 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ISK 6600.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for ISK 1500.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ISK 2200 for adults and ISK 1100 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ISK 19000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ISK 1500.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: ISK 6600.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club.

We should mention

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands Country House Egilsstadir
Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands Country House
Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands Egilsstadir
Wilrness Center Óbyggðasetur
Wilderness Center / Óbyggðasetur Íslands
Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands Egilsstaðir
Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands Country House