Accommodation

These house is just below the famous glacier Snæfellsjokull in the Westfjords of Iceland. Snæfellsjökull and its surrounding is now a national park. There is a spectacular view and surroundings on our terrain that goes all the way down to the coast line. Hellnar is a nice village, just 2 hours drive from Reykjavik.

Skjaldartrod house is divided in to two separate apartments. They can be used separately or together. In that way you will be able to stay two families together yet have separate kitchens which are well equipped (oven, microwave, toaster, kettle and more), bedrooms, toilet and sitting rooms (with TV and Radio & CD player). You are able to lock the door and have privacy. Each apartment can accomodate 6 people. There are 2 bedrooms (one master bedroom with double bed and a room with 4 single beds). There are some extra mattresses to lay down. There is one big terrace with furniture and gas barbecue.

Activities in Hellnar:
• Only 5 min. walk to Café “Fjöruhúsið”, Restaurant at Hotel Hellnar and cultural centre.
• Next to the cottages is the famous "Maríulind" where it is known to give a healing effect to those who drink the  water.
• There is a walking path through the lava on the land to go over to Arnarstapi (3 km walking) and do bird watching. 

  There is a wide selection of activities around Hellnar:
• Horse riding and swimming pool is possible at Lysuholl (20 min driving)
• There are golf courses at Ytri-Garðar Staðarsveit and Olafsvik.
• Possibility to go with a snowcar or on snowscooter on the glacier (from Arnarstapi)
• At Arnarstapi, you can go horseriding or go to the gaz station.
• Snæfellsjökull National Park include many famous sites including the magnificent Snæfellsjökull (Snæfell Glacier), Djúpalón beach, Saxhóll volcano crater, Lóndrangar the two massive lava formations, Sönghelir (the singing cave) and Rauðferldargjá, the hidden waterfall. The main purpose for  establishing the park was to protect the unique landscape of the area, the rare plant and animal life and also the important historical relics around the mountain.