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Scan Magazine | Special Theme | Best of Iceland
Sæluhús, located in Akureyri, offers studio apartments as well as houses that come fully equipped with a wonderful view over Eyjafjörður fjord.
Family-friendly stays in the north of Iceland The north of Iceland has a lot of adventures to offer. The region is famous for its mountains, natural beauty and Northern Lights, and is a great source of outdoor sports.
kitchen, on the furnished veranda or making use of the barbeque – or they can enjoy one of the lovely restaurants in town,” says Hannesson.
By Ingunn Huld Saevarsdottir | Photos: Sæluhús
Sometimes called the capital of north Iceland, Akureyri offers a population of almost 18,000 friendly people along with peaceful wonders, cultural riches and beautiful crafts. It’s a great stopover on the Icelandic ring road, and one can also fly straight from Reykjavík airport and be in Akureyri in less than an hour. “With great skiing resorts, swimming pools, golf courses, botanical gardens, the famous Christmas house and the closeness to various towns and the islands Grímsey and Hrísey, Akureyri sure is a place that travellers in Iceland should not miss,” says Jón Þór Hannesson, Manager at Sæluhús. Sæluhús, located in Akureyri, offers studio apartments as well as houses that come fully equipped with a wonderful view over
Eyjafjörður fjord, where the Northern Lights are a keen visitor in the winter and the sun stays up late in the summers. Spacious and stylish with modern furnishing, the houses and some of the apartments come with a hot tub – mainly as it’s a big part of the Icelandic culture to soak in warm geothermal pools and tubs on the coldest of evenings. Since opening in 2008 Sæluhús has captured the hearts of Icelanders as well as people travelling from abroad. “Being a family-friendly hotel option and lacking in nothing, guests have come back and many regretted not having planned a longer stay. It’s a place where couples, friends and families can spend quality time exploring Akureyri and the surrounding towns. They can make homemade food in the evening, whether in a fully equipped
And what better way of recharging on your holiday than going on walks in the beautiful nature, playing in the nearby forest Kjarnaskógur, and ending the day relaxing in the hot tub outside? Over the summer Sæluhús offers breakfast for its guests in the beautiful botanical gardens in central Akureyri. The buses in Akureyri are free and Sæluhús also offers bikes for their guests. With facilities like washing machines, dishwashers, lovely toiletries, flat screens and great parking, Sæluhús manages to meet all their guests’ needs.
For more information, please visit: www.saeluhus.is
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