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Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Wilderness Center / Óbyggðasetur Íslands offers pet-friendly accommodations 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, 30 mi from the property.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
8.9
High score for Óbyggðasetur
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Guests who stayed here loved
Tarah
United States
“This was one of my favorite stays in Iceland! All the staff were incredibly warm, welcoming and kind. The food was incredible, they even call you ahead of time to ask what you'd like and when you would like to eat. The meals are family style and...”
Kirby
United States
“The whole experience was stellar, from the location to the staff to the sauna to the incredible homecooked meals that were offered during dinner and breakfast! Thanks team!”
Science
Thailand
“Nature surrounding and the history of this place back for 6 generations own with old traditional house decorations inside. Warm and homy feelings. Comfortable beds and clean room.”
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Allie
United States
“Coziest farmhouse experience. Home-cooked meal and great interaction with the staff. Probably best authentic Icelandic food that we had our whole trip. Staff also notified us that we could see the Northern Lights outside. Extremely accommodating....”
Paegle
Latvia
“Liked everything about this place! The authentic vibe, staff’s kindness, dinner, sauna, museum, amazing views, northern lights, beautiful drive to the location. I wish I could stay there longer than one night.”
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Patron
Italy
“The big common room in the Museum was a facinating Jump in the past
The food was very food, both at dinner and at lunch
Staff very nice and. Laudry service”
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Gohead8
United States
“Quite the adventure... you are in the hinterlands of Iceland with nothing but amazing nature around. Incredible lamb dinner, so much and so good. Breakfast plentiful. Room clean and comfortable. Would have liked to stay longer.”
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Yuval
Israel
“Everything!!
Don’t miss this one on your next trip to Iceland.
Such a unique and beautiful place.”
Kyra
United States
“The property was cute. Etti, probably spelling that wrong I am sorry, was so friendly and helpful and it was such a pleasure getting to talk with him. The food was amazing as well for dinner.”
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Christopher
United States
“Rural beauty, serene and off the beaten path. Like going under the rope at a museum and sleeping in the bed. Something spiritual about the place just made you want to slow down and be for awhile. Family dinners were a pleasant change to the...”
Area info
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly
House rules
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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Please 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.
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