Kjarnholt
Travel Guide
Visit Kjarnholt

Torfhús Retreat
Absolutely the best place I’ve ever stayed. The staff went above and beyond on everything — check in, dinner (amazing), breakfast (huge variety all fresh), suggestions and tips for our travel, information about Iceland history, northern lights wake up call, to name a few. The cottage was cozy, clean ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Hotel Geysir
Cool room, loved how close it was to the geothermal areas. Breakfast was far better than any other place I stayed. They had everything at the buffet. Room was clean, warm, and the bed was soft like a cloud.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Minniborgir Cottages & Restaurant
Really cosy and comfortable, we had everything that we needed and had a very easy check in.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Torfhús Retreat
Absolutely the best place I’ve ever stayed. The staff went above and beyond on everything — check in, dinner (amazing), breakfast (huge variety all fresh), suggestions and tips for our travel, information about Iceland history, northern lights wake up call, to name a few. The cottage was cozy, clean ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Minniborgir Cottages & Restaurant
Really cosy and comfortable, we had everything that we needed and had a very easy check in.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Uthlid Cottages
Check in is easy. The hosts /staff are very friendly. The restaurant meals were nice. They also have limited food and milk for purchase. Our rental and hot tub were very clean.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit

Thingvellir National Park
See rifts where the earth’s continents are moving apart, visit a lava-strewn lake and learn about the political beginnings of Iceland.

Geysir Hot Springs
Traverse this dramatic field of more than a dozen geysers and simmering mud pits resembling the end of the world.
Laugarvatn Fontana
You can take time to visit Laugarvatn Fontana during your travels to Laugarvatn. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Strokkur
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Strokkur during your travels in Bláskógabyggd. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Skalholt Historical Site
Learn about the local history of Bláskógabyggd when you spend time at Skalholt Historical Site. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Skalholt Cathedral
After visiting Skalholt Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bláskógabyggd. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Golden Circle Afternoon Small Group Tour From Reykjavik

Small Group Golden Circle Tour & Icelandic Horse Show

Geological Golden-Circle Tour / Small group adventure

Guided Golden Circle Tour & Langjökull Snowmobiling Experience


