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The farm has a great view and is surrounded by glaciers and lava fields. There are many actvities and natural sights in and around Fljótstunga farm:
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Besides going to the lava caves you can rent a rod from us, fish at the river of the farm, pass by strange rock formations, contribute to the stone collection and cook your trout in your cottages (NOTE: please ask us about the fishing before planning your trip since the fishing is seasonal). You can hike at the lava circle hike, pass by one of the oldest sheep gathering still functioning and see the migration of the whooper swans. You can get to know the Icelandic horses that live with us and if Bjarni Johansen is around you can ask him to go on a short ride. You can go berry or mushroom picking in August and learn how to make your own jam or you can see the northern lights in September.
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Beside the farm is the famous Surtshellir cave, the Hraunfossar waterfalls that come from under ground, the Arnarvatnsheiði lake phenomena, Húsafell where you can go swimming and to the hot pools or golf courses and the Langjökull glacier. This glacier is the 2nd largest in Iceland and where there are fun activities to be found; dog sledding, snowmobile tours and a bus that takes you all the way to the top of the glacier.
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On the way to the farm you can see Deildartunguhver, Europe's most productive hot spring, Reykholt, the historic home of 13th century writer Snorri Sturluson or you can also come by the Golden circle.
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As we only offer breakfast in Fljótstunga, we highly recommend bringing some food with you (which you can cook in your cottage), especially if you plan on staying in Fljótstunga for more than 2 nights (there are not many shops around).
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Arriving at the farm:
You can come by Borgarnes or by the north and pass by the creater which is very easy to hike, then pass by the most productive hot spring in Europe and then by Reykholt, the historic home of 13th century writer Snorri Sturluson, where there is an interesting museum and a historic path in the village.
Check in at the farm, get introduced to your cabin and meet the icelandic horses.
Have dinner in the restaurant in Húsafell which is only 10 min. away from Fljótstunga.
After dinner Húsafell offers options of either playing golf in the evening sun or taking a bath in their outdoors swimming pool and its hot tubs.
Before returning to your cabin in Fljótstunga you can visit the beautiful Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls.
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Day 2
Have breakfast in Fljótstunga at 9:00 am.
Join a guided cave tour to VÃðgelmir at 10:00 am to 11:30 am.
Visit Langjökull glacier. At 1:00 pm you can catch the Ice Explorer bus which takes you to the top of the glacier, take a dog sledding tour or walk around the glacier.
Returning to Fljótstunga hike the Lava Circle which takes you to the over a 100 years old sheep gathering, over the lava field, down the salmon river, and if you're quiet and lucky you see the whooper swans resting while on their migration journey.
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Day 3
Have breakfast in Fljótstunga.
Hike to the mountain Strútur which gives you an amazing view of the glaciers, the lava field and the uncountable lakes phenomena in Arnarvatnsheiði.
Rent from us fishing rods and drive up to Hólmavatn lake where you can fish Icelandic trout.
Bring back your fish and grill it in your cottage.
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Day 4
Have breakfast in Fljótstunga.
Visit Surtshellir lava cave and the surrounding caves.
Hike to the hills of Fljótstunga, while exploring the exotic location, pick berries and mushrooms and make your jam at the farm. (August/September only)
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hiking in Fljótstunga
Fljótstunga is set in beautiful unspoiled landscapes where hikers of all abilities can discover their own secluded spot to enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and Langjökull glacier, the second largest glacier in Iceland.
Routes through the berry fields pass unique stone formations before discovering a secluded waterfall with a small fishing pond and some beautiful lakes where it is often possible to see pairs of swans swimming together.
Hiking paths from Fljótstunga also explore the fascinating Hallmundarhraun lava field, which is quilted with Icelandic moss. A 10K route from the farm goes all the way to Hraunfossar, where the lava field ends with a unique series of waterfalls.
Please download the Fljótstunga hiking map here:
Hiking Maps
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