her succulent dishes of Icelandic lamb or fresh fish. H o t e l S k ó g a r i s i d e a l l y s it u a t e d for visitors w ishing to hike over t he Fimmvörðuháls route and onwards to L a nd m a n n a l a u g a r a nd T hor s mör k . Outings in the area include the magnificent
Hotel Skógar
Where good things come in small packages
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ny journey around Iceland’s south coast inevitably brings you to the peaceful village of Skógar and its famous waterfall. The tiny village is really just a collection of houses, a camping site, a folk and transportation museum, and a great small hotel, Hotel Skógar. On the upper f loor, you will find four spacious and beautifully appointed deluxe rooms, while eight double rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms are found on the ground-floor. A welcoming wood-burning fireplace in the dining room sets the tone for romantic dinners and the hotel’s topclass chef will not fail to impress with
Dyrhólaey cliffs, teeming with birds in summer and a visit to the Skógar Folk Museum with its original turf houses and turn of the century buildings.10 km to the west of Skógar brings you to Thorvaldseyri Farm’s new visitor centre, which chronicles the eruption of Eyafjallajökull in 2010.
Images by © Tim Vollmer
After a day of exploring the area, be sure to make use of Hotel Skógar’s relaxing hot tub and sauna or enjoy a glass of wine out on the deck, creating an altogether wonderful stay at Hotel Skógar - a must while travelling in Iceland this summer. Hótel Skógar Skógum • 861 Hvolsvelli
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