Kjarnholt
Travel Guide
Visit Kjarnholt

Torfhús Retreat
Absolutely the best place I’ve ever stayed. The staff went above and beyond on everything — check in, dinner (amazing), breakfast (huge variety all fresh), suggestions and tips for our travel, information about Iceland history, northern lights wake up call, to name a few. The cottage was cozy, clean ...
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026

Hotel Geysir
Wonderful place to stay for the Golden Circle! Beautiful hotel.
Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Minniborgir Cottages & Restaurant
Nice to have the hot tub and heated floors when we came in from a very long day. Hot tub could be warmer, but nice at the end of the day.
Reviewed on May 9, 2026

Torfhús Retreat
Absolutely the best place I’ve ever stayed. The staff went above and beyond on everything — check in, dinner (amazing), breakfast (huge variety all fresh), suggestions and tips for our travel, information about Iceland history, northern lights wake up call, to name a few. The cottage was cozy, clean ...
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026

Minniborgir Cottages & Restaurant
Nice to have the hot tub and heated floors when we came in from a very long day. Hot tub could be warmer, but nice at the end of the day.
Reviewed on May 9, 2026

Uthlid Cottages
Check in is easy. The hosts /staff are very friendly. The restaurant meals were nice. They also have limited food and milk for purchase. Our rental and hot tub were very clean.
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
Popular places to visit

Thingvellir National Park
See rifts where the earth’s continents are moving apart, visit a lava-strewn lake and learn about the political beginnings of Iceland.

Geysir Hot Springs
Traverse this dramatic field of more than a dozen geysers and simmering mud pits resembling the end of the world.
Laugarvatn Fontana
You can take time to visit Laugarvatn Fontana during your travels to Laugarvatn. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Strokkur
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Strokkur during your travels in Bláskógabyggd. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Skalholt Cathedral
After visiting Skalholt Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bláskógabyggd. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Skalholt Historical Site
Learn about the local history of Bláskógabyggd when you take a trip to Skalholt Historical Site. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Grand Golden Circle with Volcanic Crater Full Day Tour

Day Trip to the Golden Circle

Geological Golden-Circle Tour / Small group adventure



