Tours & Activities Reykholt
SPIRITUAL, CULTURAL, HISTORIC & ADVENTUROUS
Reykholt was home of Snorri Sturluson, Iceland’s greatest Saga writer, poet and historian. Today, Reykholt is still one of Iceland’s main spiritual, historical and cultural sites. Here you will find two beautiful churches, Snorri’s natural hot pool, Snorralaug, Heimskringla and Snorrastofa, an exhibit of Snorri’s writings and a research centre for medieval studies. In the park is a statue of Snorri by the Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland. Archaeological excavations are carried out on site by the National Museum of Iceland. Just a few minutes drive from Reykholt are the waterfalls Hraunfossar and Barnafoss, Europe's most powerful hot spring, Deildatunguhver, and several lava tubes and caves. Snow mobile tours are available on the glacier Langjökull. Reykholt is located in the area called Borgarfjörður in West Iceland. Several guided tours, activities and services are available for a minimum of 4 participants if booked in advance.
Reykholt was home of Snorri Sturluson, Iceland’s greatest Saga writer, poet and historian. Today, Reykholt is still one of Iceland’s main spiritual, historical and cultural sites. Here you will find two beautiful churches, Snorri’s natural hot pool, Snorralaug, Heimskringla and Snorrastofa, an exhibit of Snorri’s writings and a research centre for medieval studies. In the park is a statue of Snorri by the Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland. Archaeological excavations are carried out on site by the National Museum of Iceland. Just a few minutes drive from Reykholt are the waterfalls Hraunfossar and Barnafoss, Europe's most powerful hot spring, Deildatunguhver, and several lava tubes and caves. Snow mobile tours are available on the glacier Langjökull. Reykholt is located in the area called Borgarfjörður in West Iceland. Several guided tours, activities and services are available for a minimum of 4 participants if booked in advance.
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* Day tour horseback riding 60-120 minutes * Night tour horseback riding 60 minutes |
Hraunfossar & Barnafoss waterfalls, only 15 minutes from Reykholt. Day or night tour operated |
Medievel studies museum next door to Fosshotel Reykholt |
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Reykholt is home of Snorri Sturluson, Iceland's greates Saga writer, poet and historian. Many books at the hotel and public library next door to the hotel. |
5 hours superjeep tour to Langjökull glacier and lava cave exploring with optional snowmobile tour. Available as day or night program. |
Deildartunguver, Europe's most powerful hot spring, just 5 minutes from Reykholt |
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Aurora borealis research station, a unique evening program. |
Spiritual music concerts, possible as private event |
Steam bread baking and egg boiling at the hotel's hot spring. |
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Mountain biking and Nordic walking tours |
3 hours tour to Bifröst volcano and nature reserve with waterfalls, lava fields, hot springs, lake and forest |
Other sites in the area:
- Farming university of Hvanneyri and museum of agricultural equipment.
- Icelandic settlement and Saga museum in Borgarnes.
- Birthplace of Leif the Lucky, the first European to set foot in America.
- Snæfellsnes peninsula that is called Iceland in a nutshell.