What to do in Husafell, Iceland

Where is Husafell in Iceland?

Husafell is a large farm and church site in the Borgarfjörður district of West Iceland. It boasts incredible natural beauty and is a popular resting spot for travellers who are keen to explore further out from the capital of Reykjavik. Some of the most popular sights in Husafell include Barnafoss waterfall, the Langjökull icecaves and Hraunfossar waterfall, a fascinating series of waterfalls seemingly originating in a field without a river or lake. There’s also a nice swimming pool and sauna in the village and a 9 hole golf course.

Hotels in Husafell, Iceland

The main hotel in all of Husafell is aptly named Hotel Husafell. The 4-star accommodation combines the comfort of a modern hotel with the unique wonders of Icelandic nature. There are 48 rooms in four different categories: Standard, Deluxe, Superior Deluxe and Suite each with modern furnishings, heated floors, organic Icelandic toiletries and original work by local artist Páll Guðmundsson. For a luxurious stay in Hotel Husafell, the Suite is a must boasting a private patio, separate bedroom, living room and dressing room, as well as a bathroom with a bathtub, walk-in rain shower and double basins.

Hotel Husafell also has an in-house restaurant with seasonal menus using local ingredients to be enjoyed with international cuisine. Good food, drinks, service and beautiful surroundings create an unforgettable evening. After your meal, we highly recommend stepping out into the night and seeing if you can spot any northern lights. With an average of three sightings per week during winter, Husafell is one of Iceland’s best spots for watching the Northern Lights. The high, snowy domes of nearby Langjökull glacier ensure cold, crisp, cloudless skies which are the perfect weather conditions for the Aurora Borealis.

Tours in Husafell, Iceland

The Into the Glacier tour is a fantastic opportunity to go inside a real Icelandic glacier. You can take the tour from Reykjavik or from Husafell, both will take you to see the untouched beauty and raw nature of Langjokull, Iceland’s second largest glacier. You will journey up the white slopes and go deep inside the man-made ice tunnels leading to the blue heart of the glacier. After, you will ride in modified glacier vehicles specially made to explore the glacier environment and enjoy the view as we drive on top of the ice cap. The experienced guides will lead the way and make sure that everyone is both enjoying themselves and learning the basics of glacier knowledge. There’s also the Víðgelmir Lava Cave Tour where you can explore Iceland´s largest lava tube cave before or after your Into the Glacier adventure. The cave Víðgelmir is located only 15 minutes away from Husafell.