2_3_ScanMagazine_Issue_81_Oct-Nov_2015_Scan Magazine 1 15/10/2015 21:37 Page 120
Scan Magazine | Hotel of the Month | Iceland
Hotel of the Month, Iceland
All your accommodation needs under one charming roof Offering various kinds of accommodation to suit all budgets, Hotel Framtíd will have all your needs covered during your stay in Djúpivogur. It is well worth heading off the beaten track to explore this delightful fishing village, nestled at the gateway to Iceland’s east fjords, and its spectacular surrounding area.
Indeed, fish and seafood make regular appearances on the menu, in the form of mussels cooked in white wine or grilled langoustine in garlic butter, alongside heartier options such as roast lamb fillet.
By Stephanie Lovell | Photos: Siggi Már
Accommodating visitors in a charming house built by a Danish merchant at the start of the 20th century, Hotel Framtíd has long established itself as part of the beautiful landscape of Djúpivogur. The harbour-side setting could not be more ideal for a hotel and campsite, with guests enjoying mountain views from their bedroom windows and ocean sunsets as they tuck into dinner. “It’s quite rare in Iceland to find so many types of accommodation under one roof, but here at Hotel Framtíd, we have it all covered,” says hotel manager Thórir Stefánsson. “We’re like a one-stop shop for all your accommodation needs.” The century-old main building boasts a new
120 | Issue 81 | October 2015
wing with 18 en-suite double rooms, a large breakfast and meeting room, and eight cosy bedrooms on the upper floor. There is also a campsite, a separate building for sleeping bag accommodation, three self-catering apartments perfect for families and small groups, and four brand new cottages that sleep two to three people each. Serving delicious dishes made from fresh local produce, the hotel restaurant is a sure favourite among tour guides who never fail to bring their hungry daytrippers there to refuel. “We joke that the fish in the harbour are so close that they simply jump out of the water and land directly on our plates,” laughs Stefánsson.
Walking trails lead directly from the hotel down to the sea and along the stunning coastline, which features black-sand beaches and rocky outcrops. Breathtaking views can be found atop Búlastindur mountain, which towers 1,069 metres over the hotel. Boat trips run daily from the harbour to Papey island, which is home to Iceland’s oldest and smallest church along with thousands of puffins and other seabirds. Whether you are looking to expand your knowledge of Icelandic history, absorb yourself in nature or simply get away from it all, Djúpivogur is the place for you.
For more information, please visit: www.hotelframtid.com