Húsafell, Iceland
Between Langjökull glacier and ancient lava, Hotel Húsafell feeds you foraged Borgarfjörður menus, wakes you for the Northern Lights, and soaks you in geothermal Canyon Baths.
Hotel Húsafell sits nestled between Langjökull glacier and an ancient lava field in the Borgarfjörður Valley. Birch woodland frames the low-slung modern architecture. Volcanic stone and Icelandic timber line the interiors of all 48 rooms, from Standard to Suite. Winter nights bring Northern Lights overhead, guests average three sightings per week. The silence here is vast, broken only by wind crossing the highlands of West Iceland.The Bergthórsson family built Hotel Húsafell on land where Norse settlers established homesteads in the 9th century. Nearby Reykholt was home to Snorri Sturluson, the medieval Icelandic scholar. That deep connection to place shapes everything, the kitchen forages wild local ingredients, and each room category frames the raw landscape beyond the glass.
Hotel Húsafell runs a free auto-aurora wake-up service during Northern Lights season, mid-August through mid-April. Guests average three Aurora sightings per week in winter, with Hraunfossar waterfall glowing beneath the display. Sturdy Icelandic horses carry riders across the Borgarfjörður Valley surrounding the hotel. Modified glacier vehicles transport guests into Langjökull glacier's ice tunnels, where blue corridors stretch deep beneath the ice cap. Guided tours enter Víðgelmir, the largest lava cave on Earth, hidden within the Hallmundarhraun lava field. The Húsafell Canyon Baths tour departs from the Húsafell Activity Centre, passing Langifoss waterfall before reaching geothermal pools in the Highland wilderness. Summer brings midnight-sun golf on the hotel's course. ATV quad bike tours cross the surrounding lava terrain year-round.
Explore additional experiences in the surrounding area.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 6.1 km directSeason: year-roundInto the Glacier offers tours into the world’s largest man-made ice cave on Langjökull Glacier. The tours are described as day tours and the site notes pick-up from Húsafell is available.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 50 m directSeason: All yearHotel Húsafell is listed as a departure point for the Into the Glacier classic tour. The tour goes into Langjökull glacier using man-made ice tunnels and modified glacier vehicles, with guided access to the glacier environment.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 50 m directSeason: 2025 dates upon requestThis private tour includes easy guided hiking with a knowledgeable guide while staying at Hotel Húsafell. The itinerary is designed for small groups and combines daily hikes with hotel accommodation in Húsafell.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 50 m directSeason: summer for trail accessHúsafell is described as a popular hiking area with sheltered birch forest and multiple trails. A newer trails map is published by the Húsafell site, and Mt. Tengill is mentioned as a more challenging hike.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 30 km directSeason: Mar–May, Jun–Aug, Sep–Oct, Dec–FebVíðgelmir is described as the largest cave in Iceland and is only accessible through a tour. One source places it about 11 km north of Húsafell on Route 518.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 50 m directHotel Húsafell offers a free guided walking tour of the resort that introduces local artistry, heritage, folklore, and sustainable energy practices. Tours depart daily and are open to all guests and visitors.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 50 m directSeason: Jun–Sep; weekends Oct–MayThese geothermal baths are a named attraction in Húsafell and are listed among the area's top things to do. They are described as a place to unwind in geothermal pools.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 50 m directSeason: year-roundLindin is a geothermal bath in Húsafell and appears in local attraction listings. It is separate from the Canyon Baths and is listed as a distinct place to visit in the area.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 50 m directHotel Húsafell offers activities in Húsafell as extras on this guided minibus tour from Reykjavík. The Húsafell stop includes three hours in the area, with two hours for activities and one hour for lunch.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 50 m directLindin includes two larger pools, two hot tubs, and an ice-cold bath for sauna users, with variable temperatures. Hotel Húsafell also states that swimsuits and towels can be rented for the pools.
Head chef Ingólfur Piffl builds each menu around foraged wild ingredients and organic Icelandic produce from the Borgarfjörður area. His cooking fuses Nordic tradition with Japanese influences, reshaping familiar ingredients into something unexpected. The dining hall opens onto sweeping views across Húsafell, grounding every meal in the surrounding highland landscape. Foraging drives the kitchen's identity, moss, herbs, and berries gathered from nearby lava fields and birch woodland appear across courses. Húsafell Bistro offers a lighter daytime menu of soups, fresh bread, and waffles. A private dining room is available for groups seeking a more intimate setting.
Steam rises from the Canyon Baths at Húsafell, where geothermal water fills pools carved from locally sourced flagstone. The canyon walls glow amber at dusk. Heat seeps into tired muscles as mist curls against lava rock and cold air. At Lindin, cascading pools spill down the hillside in a terraced design. Two hot tubs sit alongside an ice-cold plunge bath. The shock of cold water sharpens every nerve before warmth pulls you back. Saunas and steam baths complete the cycle. On clear winter nights, Northern Lights ripple above the valley while you float in geothermally heated water. Lindin's poolside bar serves drinks between soaks.
Hotel Húsafell exists because Iceland's western highlands offer energy in abundance. Three on-site hydroelectric power plants and geothermal wells make the hotel fully self-sufficient. This is not an offset strategy, the land itself powers every light, every heated floor, every kitchen stove. Húsafell was built to run on what the Borgarfjörður valley naturally provides.As a member of National Geographic Lodges of the World, Húsafell meets strict sustainability standards. The geothermal swimming pool draws heat directly from the earth. An on-site greenhouse grows produce for the restaurant, reducing transport and supporting a menu rooted in Icelandic ingredients. The hotel runs on 100% renewable energy with zero reliance on fossil fuels.
husafell-hotel offers 8 accommodation types.
Standard Double or Twin Room
A comfortable entry-level room with a clean, modern feel and ensuite bathroom. Hotel information indicates all rooms at Hótel Húsafell have modern furnishings, heated floors, organic Icelandic toiletries, and original local artwork, while the standard category adds the essentials for…
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
This larger room adds a more comfortable layout and upgraded bathroom features, including a shower, bathtub, and double basins. It is designed for guests who want more space than the standard category, while still keeping the hotel’s contemporary Nordic style.…
Superior Deluxe Room
This category offers the comforts of a deluxe room with extra living flexibility, including a private patio and a sleeper sofa. It is the best choice for guests who want more room to spread out, plus an outdoor area that…
Suite
The suite is the most spacious hotel room option, with a separate bedroom, living room, dressing room, and a private patio. Its bathroom includes both a bathtub and a walk-in rain shower, giving it a more residential and upscale feel…
Three-Bedroom House
This detached house is a larger accommodation option for groups or families who want more separation and a home-like setting. It includes three bedrooms and a layout spread across multiple sleeping areas, making it well suited to shared stays where…
Two-Bedroom House
This house option provides a more independent stay with two separate bedrooms and a compact layout for families or small groups. It is a practical choice for guests who prefer extra privacy and a self-contained accommodation style rather than a…
Cottage
The cottage is a separate holiday-home style accommodation with two double bedrooms and a private terrace featuring a hot tub. It is the most clearly self-contained option among the listed accommodations and is oriented toward guests who want a more…
Hotel Húsafell sits where modern comfort meets raw Icelandic nature. Book one of 48 rooms and step into the highlands of Borgarbyggð.
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