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Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands

2.5 star property
Country house with free parking, in the vicinity of Skriduklauster

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$195
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

Room options

View all photos for Romantic Quadruple Room, Mountain View, Mountainside

Romantic Quadruple Room, Mountain View, Mountainside

Romantic Quadruple Room, Mountain View, Mountainside

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Day bed
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Shared Dormitory, 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Shared Dormitory, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Heated bathroom floor
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

Traditional Twin Room, Valley View, Mountainside

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Heated bathroom floor
Daily housekeeping
  • 7 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Traditional Shared Dormitory, Mountain View

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Shared Dormitory, Mountain View

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Heated bathroom floor
Daily housekeeping
  • 70 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room, Mountain View, Mountainside

Superior Quadruple Room, Mountain View, Mountainside | Terrace/patio

Superior Quadruple Room, Mountain View, Mountainside

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, River View, Slope side

Superior Double or Twin Room, River View, Slope side

Superior Double or Twin Room, River View, Slope side

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Daily housekeeping
  • 7 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Egilsstaðir

At Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands, you'll be 14.6 km (9.1 mi) from Skriduklauster and 16.7 km (10.4 mi) from Snaefellsstofa Visitor Center. Highlights at this country house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the country house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the sauna along with access to horse riding/hire and bike hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and spa services. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights in the region of this Egilsstaðir country house include Hengifoss and Lagarfljot.
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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

Country house with free parking, in the vicinity of Skriduklauster
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
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2015
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are 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 curtains. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Designated smoking areas

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for ISK 1500.0 per day.

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: from approximately ISK 2200 for adults and from 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 aged 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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands?

Yep, Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands?

As of 12 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands on 11 Oct 2025 start from AU$195.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer spa services.

Does Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands have a pool?

Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands has an outdoor pool.

Does Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands?

No, only service animals are allowed.