Húsafell is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Iceland. This is understandable since it is a unique natural gem in a magnificent landscape. The mild weather, the forest, hot springs and the facilities and services, which have been offered there to tourists in the recent years attract many visitors every year.
Information
Campfire
On saturdays during summer high season at 9 p.m.
Icelandic folk songs in beautiful surroundings.
Internet
Hot spot located in/around the service-area shop-restaurant-information.
Fishing permits/Trout
You can fish for trout near to Húsafell. A fishing permit is required though. For further information please call 894 0325 for the information about the trout fishing in Hólmavatn and 862 7957 for the trout fishing at Arnarvatnsheiði.
Fishing permits/Salmon
You can also fish for salmon near to Húsafell in a river called Norðlingafljót
A fishing permit is needed. For further information please call 771 6353
We encourage everyone to read the rules of conduct of Húsafell before going there.
The playground and sports facilities
A playground for children and sports facilities for the whole family.
Hiking routes
Many good hiking routes are in Húsafell and the surrounding area. We encourage our visitors to use them. There are short routes and long routes, easy ones and more difficult ones but we are sure each and everyone will find a route which suits their needs. .
Pls. see the hiking map.
Ferðaþjónustan Húsafelli ehf, kt 660390-1039, Tel. +354 435-1553, husafell@husafell.is
Þjónustumiðstöðin Húsafelli ehf, kt 430203-3550, Tel. +354 435-1550, info@husafell.is
Explore the history of Húsafell
We have put up ten signs in Húsafell with information about the history of the area. Walking between takes about one hour and it is an ideal way for the whole family to get acquainted with the history of the place.
Pls. see the hiking map.
