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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
Superior Quadruple Room, Mountain View, Mountainside
Outdoor spa tub
The Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands blends natural beauty with comfort. Relax in the sauna and outdoor pool after exploring, then gather on the garden terrace with mountain views. Enjoy daily meals at the on-site restaurant and recharge at the cozy coffee shop.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$222
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
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About the area

Map
Egilsstaðir, Fljótsdal 701, Hallormsstadur, Egilsstaðir, 0701

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 near Skriduklauster
A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands. Adventurous travellers may like the mountain biking and horse riding at this country house. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks at this country house include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, meeting rooms and multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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 any lifts

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

Does Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands on 1 Oct 2025 start from NZ$222.29, 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 Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ISK 19000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Wilderness Center Óbyggðasetur Íslands located?

Situated in the historical district, this country house is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Skriduklauster and 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Snaefellsstofa Visitor Center. Hengifoss is 13.7 mi (22 km) away.

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