Accommodations for all travelers. Adventures for all seasons. Discover a mystical wilderness in the heart of Iceland's Highlands.

For all travelers

Accommodations

Our remote hospitality outpost is your cozy staging ground for discovering Kerlingarfjöll.

Two seasons

When are you visiting?

Kerlingarfjöll changes with the seasons. We offer different types of accommodations and activities depending on when you visit.

Kerlingarfjöll in summer

June 15 - September 30

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Kerlingarfjöll in winter

October 1 - June 14

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For all seasons

Adventures

Kerlingarfjöll is the ultimate year-round paradise for adventure-seekers. From hiking and mountain biking to backcountry skiing and snowmobiling, there are thrills for everyone.

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Bistro comfort food

Highland Base restaurant

Hearty cooking. Alpine-style seating. Amazing views. Our restaurant will keep you cozy and fueled up for wherever your journey takes you.

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Guided buggy tours

Buckle up for an epic buggy tour as you cruise through the wild beauty of Kerlingarfjöll mountains. 

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Prepare for adventure

Map of Kerlingarfjöll

Highland Base Lodges

Private residences designed for supreme comfort. The ultimate in Highland Base accommodations.

Highland Base Restaurant

80-seat restaurant with bistro comfort food, buffet dining, and a lounge.

Highland Baths

Hotel - Aldan

Standard twin and family rooms offer coziness and warmth in a rustic atmosphere.

Highland Base Hotel

Deluxe rooms and luxury suites provide elevated comfort for lavish explorers.

Highland Base Hut

Sleeping bag accommodations for groups of up to 15 with kitchen and toilets. Summer only.

Highland Base Huts

A-frame huts with sleeping bag accommodations. Summer only.

Highland Base Campsite

A spacious riverside campground. Summer only.

Campsite Service House

Shared facilities—kitchen, toilets , and showers—for campsite and huts. Summer only.

Accessibility

Getting here

In the summer, Highland Base is accessible by car or private transfer. During the winter, we can only be reached via 4x4 super jeep driven by a professional.

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