HOSTEL FLJOTSDALUR
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Fljotsdalur
Fljotshlíð,
Hvolsvöllur
861
Iceland
Tel. 354-4878498 / 4878497
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Visitors travelling in Iceland will enjoy staying at Fljótsdalur Hostel for it is a traditional Icelandic house with turf walls. From the house, the view of the glaciers Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull is splendid. Compared to modern standards the Hostel is rather small and primitive. The Hostel is 27 km away from the bus stop and guests are advised to bring food as the nearest store is also 27 km away ( at Hvolsvöllur ). At the Hostel there is a good collection of English publications on Iceland. The surrounding area is ideal for hikers,Tindafjallajökull glacier, Þórólfsfell mountain, Einhyrningsflatir plain, and Markarfljót canyon are all nearby. We can recommend the following independent walks from the Hostel. Fljótsdalur - Tindafjallajökull - Fljótsdalur. Approx. 9 hour walk. Fljótsdalur - Þórólfsfell - Fljótsdalur. 3 hour walk. Fljótsdalur - Einhyrningsflatir - Fljótsdalur. 8 hour walk, passing one unbridged river, named Gilsá. Fljótsdalur - Markarfljótsgljúfur - Fljótsdalur. 2 day walk. For further information please contact Fljótsdalur Hostel. Next hostels: Árnes, 50 km - Skógar, 75 km.
Enjoy spending time in a hostel in a traditional Icelandic house with turf walls.
Attractions
 | Hiking area | | Mountainous/hilly area |
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Facilities
 | Sheets for hire |  | Self-catering kitchen |  | Individual traveller welcome |  | Luggage Store |  | Non smoking room/area |
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Prices from
| Bed price from: | 1400.00 ISK |
Hostel bed capacity
| Beds per room: |
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Total
beds |
| Number of rooms: |
2 |
1 |
15 |
Opening times
| Opening times (over the year): | March19th-November 2nd |
Directions
| Parking: | At or near hostel |
| Location: | The asiest way to reach the Hostel is to take road no 261 at Hvolsvöllur. By this road you can drive to the Hostel. Note - It is only possible to cross the Markarfljót river over the bridges. |
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