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Scan Magazine | Top Experiences in Iceland | Glacier World
Unwind under the glacier Experience the power of the glacier and the heat of the geothermal waters at Glacier World in southeast Iceland. At the foot of Hoffellsjökull, an outlet glacier flowing from Vatnajökull, family-run Hoffell Guesthouse is ready to welcome travellers exploring the beautiful surrounding area and offer them food, accommodation and natural hot springs. By Stephanie Lovell | Photos: Glacier World
“You really see how ice and fire live side by side here at Glacier World. Nothing beats soaking in one of our five geothermal hot tubs and admiring the glacier,” says manager Hólmfrídur Bryndís Thrúdmarsdóttir. “The landscape is unbelievably beautiful and you see all kinds of wildlife too. There are reindeer grazing all year round on the field nearby.” Whatever your budget, you are sure to find a room to suit your needs at Hoffell Guesthouse, whether in the newly refurbished house, the remodelled barn and sheepcote or the renovated cowshed. Guests have the added luxury of free access to the hot tubs – the perfect place to unwind after an action-packed all-terrain vehicle tour or a long hike along one of the many trails. If you are passing through during summer, you can always stop to refuel at the Glacier World
restaurant. “This summer, we’ve been offering a three-course buffet with a changing menu, meaning guests get to try something new every night,” says Thrúdmarsdóttir. This winter, Glacier World are planning an exhibition showcasing the natural history of the land and the daily lives of its inhabitants. “The farmstead has been in the same family for generations, and we’ve always felt the influence of the glacier’s power,” says Thrúdmar Thrúdmarsson, Glacier World owner and CEO. “Over the last 50 years, the glacier has been rapidly diminishing and experiencing dramatic changes. With the help of glacier experts, we’re preparing an exhibition that will trace these developments in a lively and interactive way.”
For more information, please visit: www.glacierworld.is