View all photos for Traditional Shared Dormitory, 1 Queen Bed
Traditional Shared Dormitory, 1 Queen Bed
70 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Traditional Twin Room, Valley View, Mountainside
Traditional Twin Room, Valley View, Mountainside
7 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Traditional Shared Dormitory, Mountain View
Traditional Shared Dormitory, Mountain View
70 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
View all photos for Traditional Double Room Single Use, River View, Slope side
Traditional Double Room Single Use, River View, Slope side
7 sq m
River view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
About the area
Egilsstaðir
With a stay at Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands in Egilsstaðir, you'll be 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Skriduklauster and 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Snaefellsstofa Visitor Center. .This country house is 13.7 mi (22 km) from Hengifoss and 26.1 mi (42 km) from Lagarfljot.
Snaefellsstofa Visitor Center - 20 min drive - 16.8 km
Hengifoss - 24 min drive - 22.1 km
Lagarfljot - 39 min drive - 42.1 km
Fardaga Waterfall - 52 min drive - 57.2 km
Getting around
Egilsstadir (EGS) - 52 min drive
About this property
Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands
Country house with free parking, in the vicinity of Skriduklauster
Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands offers 6 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the country house include an outdoor pool and a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this country house include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Stop by the country house's restaurant for lunch or dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Languages
English, German, Icelandic, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Airport shuttle on request
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–10 AM: ISK 2200 for adults and ISK 1100 for children
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Things to do
Bike rentals
Cross-country skiing
Fishing
Hiking/biking trails
Horse riding/hire
Mountain biking
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Spa services
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Guest services
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
3 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom
Heated floor (bathroom)
Towels
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
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 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ISK 6600.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ISK 1500.0 per day
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ISK 2200 for adults and ISK 1100 for children
Airport shuttle fee: ISK 16000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Crib (infant bed) fee: ISK 1500.0 per day
Rollaway bed fee: ISK 6600.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
I booked The Wilderness Center as a surprise for my husbands birthday because we had seen it on an episode of Ben Fogle & we loved the idea of riding an Icelandic horse & soaking in the hot springs on site. However, on arrival we were informed our riding had been cancelled as the horses weren’t able to be shoed in time which was very disappointing. Despite this, the staff went out of their way to make our stay special by organising a horse ride with another company & when we found the hot springs weren’t working (upon our return) they made us coffee and provided us with bread and homemade cookies for supper. It meant we had a wonderful day & our stay was very comfortable! It really makes all the difference when staff are so accommodating and helpful.
The Wilderness Center is a great place to get off the beaten path, eat a home cooked meal and learn about the history. There's a variety of stay options. The bathrooms were clean. The food was great. Couldn't ask for anything more.
We loved our stay at the wilderness center! It was beyond what we expected. The sauna and got tub was the absolute best way to end your day on the farm. The air was fresh, the staff extremely accommodating and there are lots of fun and explorative activities to do.
The rooms were beautiful, built how the Icelandic people used to live. A great experience.
Jessie
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
11 Sept 2018
Sleeping in a museum.
Fantastic experience. Sleeping in a museum is not your everyday experience. We chose a coded bed in the common room for the fun of it and didn’t regret it. Common bathrooms were clean and decorated with taste. The dinner was excellent and Dany a great host.
The Wilderness Center is a small guest house near the Hallormsstaðaskógur forest. The old farmhouse was lovingly updated but the original character was retained.
The location is beautiful and there is hiking and horseback riding on the property. It is owned and run by a kind hospitable young couple with roots in the town.
Breakfast and dinner are available and the food is delicious and fresh.
We enjoyed every minute. If you are looking for a unique Icelandic experience, don’t miss the Wilderness Center.
This was one of our favorite experiences in Iceland. We wished we had stayed longer! Absolutely stunning house and property, very kind hosts and beautiful food. We loved the authenticity of the farmhouse and the remoteness in the valley. We will definitely stay again!
An awesome remote location. Peaceful and beautiful
It was an awesome experience, wish we could stay longer. Saw the northern lights on both nights of our stay. The interactive museum on site is a must to visit. The kids loved it. Our host was warm and welcoming and our dinner and breakfast there was delicious! Will definite visit again and take advantage of the other activities available there.