588 - Hólmur in Mýrum

588 - Hólmur in Mýrum
  • Farmers guesthouse
Total number of beds: 16
  • Cat I
  • Sleeping bag
  • Credit cards accepted (Visa/Euro/Mastercard)
  • Internet access
  • Non-smoking area either in all or part of the facilities of the farm
  • A working farm, where traditional farming is pursued at commercial level
  • Bird watching
  • Marked walking trails or guided tours
  • Farm animals shown to guests
  • Meals are available if booked in advance.
  • Cooking facilities
Accommodation in an old charming house with 6 double rooms. Cooking facilities and a dining room. Also 2 double rooms at the farmhouse. Breakfast is available and dinner if booked in advance.
 
Farm animal zoo at the farm. Good view to the glacier Vatnajökull. Great hiking possibilities in the neighbourhood e.g. to and in front of Fláajökull glacier.

Near the farm is an active bird life. Good location for sightseeing tours for the South-East (Vatnajökull, Jökulsárlón and Lónsöræfi).

Also short evening trips from Holmur to the coast organised by the farmer. During the trip people get to know the world of the beach and its atmosphere.

Open:  All year, except Christmas and New Year.

Farm animals:  Sheep, goats, horses, rabbits, cat, dog, hens, ducks and guinea pig.

Next village/Swimming pool/Golf/Shopping/Glacier museum:  Höfn 33 km
 
 
How to find?        By road no. 1
Located by road no. 1 between Höfn and Skaftafell.
 
Distance from Hólmur:
 
Höfn: 33 km.
Jökulsárlón: 48 km.
Skaftafell: 105 km.
Kirkjubæjarklaustur: 170 km.
Hosts Guðrún Guðmundsdóttir, Magnús Guðjónsson