Kjarnholt Travel Guide
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Torfhús Retreat
Our stay at Torfhus Retreat was great. The location is perfect for exploring the Golden Circle – we could easily visit major sites without exhausting drives. The hospitality was warm and genuine, making us feel completely at home. One of our favorite surprises was the charming Icelandic horses at ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Hotel Geysir
Great service from the front desk to the restaurant. The breakfast buffet was a hit.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Blue Hotel Fagrilundur - On The Golden Circle
honestly felt a bit bamboozled by the booking. The photos online clearly showed a sauna overlooking a hot spring, which was a big reason I chose this hotel. When I arrived, that feature simply did not exist at the property. It felt like false advertising, and that was pretty disappointing. The only ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Torfhús Retreat
Our stay at Torfhus Retreat was great. The location is perfect for exploring the Golden Circle – we could easily visit major sites without exhausting drives. The hospitality was warm and genuine, making us feel completely at home. One of our favorite surprises was the charming Icelandic horses at ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Uthlid Cottages
We arrived very late, they left instructions on the reception window and a message here. Very nice to walk into a warm cabin and the hot tub. Plenty of kitchen equipment. Fast wifi, clean bathroom etc. Check out as easy as the check in. Will be back in the summer for sure and stay here
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

South Central Apartments
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.
Brúarfoss
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Brúarfoss during your travels in Bláskógabyggd.
