Hostel Vagnsstaðir
Vagnsstaðir
Suðursveit
A-Skaftafellssýsla
781 Höfn
Iceland
Tel.
354 4781048
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Vagnsstaðir is in the Suðursveit area, about 50 km west of Höfn and 28 km east of Jökulsárlón. The house is in an attractive area surrounded by a beautiful ring of mountains. Attractive hiking paths invite one into the surrounding area, using a hiking map, you get at the Hostel. The shore, only 1500 m away, displays extensive birdlife as well as seals on the beach frequently, and occasionally whales in the sea. From the Hostel there are jeep/snowmobile tours to Vatnajökull (Europa's biggest glacier). You can choose among tours from 3-4 hours. It is also possible to combine a jeep/snowmobile tour and hiking. Please note that next grocery store is 50 km away. There is a gas station 1,5 km away from Vagnsstaðir but it does not have other provisions. Next Hostels: Höfn, 50 km - Hvoll, 110 km.
Great location to experience a super jeep excursion.
Great location to experience a super jeep excursion.
Hostel bed capacity
| Beds per room: |  |
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 3 | 2 | 2 | 26 |
Opening times
| Opening times (over the year): | 1 May - 15 october |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | There are daily bus connections both from Höfn and from Reykjavík. |
| Parking: | At or near hostel |
| Location: | The Hostel is located only 300 meters from the main road. |
Attractions
 | Museums/art galleries nearby | | River/harbour/lake nearby |
| Hiking area | | Restaurants nearby |
| Beach at or near hostel | | Mountainous/hilly area |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Sheets for hire |
 | TV room |  | Self-catering kitchen |
 | Groups welcome |  | Common room(s) |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Rates include local tax |
 | Cycle store at Hostel |
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