Hvolsvollur

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We went to ceck on our horses today, it was a beautiful morning and all the horses was fine 🐴❄️😊 #roadtrip #horse #iceland #sunrise
We went to ceck on our horses today, it was a beautiful morning and all the horses was fine 🐴❄️😊 #roadtrip #horse #iceland #sunrise
The northern lights.
These Huldufolk (Iceland's hidden people) must have decided to come out of hiding the day we toured Akurey.  

Some polls suggest that upwards of fifty percent of Icelanders believe in Huldufolk, otherwise known as elves and/or trolls. Four Icelandic holidays are devoted to celebrating Huldufolk.  Their presence is plentiful in Icelandic sagas, particularly given the rugged and rocky nature of this beautiful island.   

Check out my run-in with Iceland's elves at my blog via this link:  
 http://www.aplacecalledroam.com/home/an-icelandic-saga-elves-trolls-trouble
2014 HIGHLIGHTS ••• I will never forget seeing the northern lights in my #1 dream destination earlier this year.  Dreams do come true. #Iceland #auroraborealis  #northernlights #worldworthwAndering #wanderlust #night #sky #amazing #instamood #awestruck #dreamcometrue #tripiniceland #travel @tinyiceland @icelandair @icelandairhotels @icelandicglacial ••• I daydream about going back on an almost daily basis.
Hotel Loa

Hotel Loa

3 out of 5
Austurvegur Rangárþing eystra
The price is ¥27,103 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
¥27,103
¥31,112 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rangárþing eystra. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Lava Centre and Saga Centre are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (132 reviews)
Brand new hotel. Comfortable and clean room. We loved the design. Location very convenient for visiting the south coast of Iceland. Amazing views of the northern lights from the hotel (area is dark enough to see them really well). Breakfast was fairly simple in options but the quality of the available ...

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Hotel Loa
Brú Guesthouse

Brú Guesthouse

3 out of 5
861 Hvolsvöllur Rangárþing eystra
Stay at this cottage in Rangárþing eystra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies or patios. Popular attractions DC-3 Airplane Wreck and Seljalandsfoss ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (461 reviews)
숙소가 너무 좋았습니다. 3ㅏ뜻한 물도 잘나오고 난방도 너무 잘돼어 좋았습니다.

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

Brú Guesthouse
Midgard Base Camp

Midgard Base Camp

2.5 out of 5
Dufþaksbraut 14 Rangárþing eystra
The price is ¥23,414 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
¥23,414
¥27,006 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rangárþing eystra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (228 reviews)
What a great staff! So helpful and welcoming. The kitchen was well equipped with an area to sit. The lobby was very cool. We had dinner at the restaurant and it was really good, but also very expensive.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Midgard Base Camp
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Brú Guesthouse

Brú Guesthouse

3 out of 5
861 Hvolsvöllur Rangárþing eystra
Stay at this cottage in Rangárþing eystra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies or patios. Popular attractions DC-3 Airplane Wreck and Seljalandsfoss ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (461 reviews)
숙소가 너무 좋았습니다. 3ㅏ뜻한 물도 잘나오고 난방도 너무 잘돼어 좋았습니다.

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

Brú Guesthouse
Sleeping with the Horses

Sleeping with the Horses

3 out of 5
Landeyvegur 861 Rangárþing eystra Southern Region
Stay at this apartment in Rangárþing eystra. Enjoy free WiFi, horse riding on site, and an in-room coffeemaker.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
So peaceful and wonderful to spend time with the horses close up. Staff was friendly.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Sleeping with the Horses
Glamping in Hvolsvöllur 5

Glamping in Hvolsvöllur 5

Hvolsvöllur Rangárþing eystra
Stay at this campground in Rangárþing eystra. Popular attractions Lava Centre and Saga Centre are located nearby.
Glamping in Hvolsvöllur 5
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Hvolsvollur

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 58%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Didn't spend much time in the town but shopping for groceries, getting gas was easy.

4/5 - Good

Mugenv6

Nice really small town stop before heading out to the falls and black sands

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