Description
Summary
Description
The Original North Country House is a glamping specialist with tents and a 4-bedroom country house in Vad Thingeyjarsveit in North Iceland. Camp on the banks of the beautiful Skjálfandafljót river!
Location and Nearby
If you are traveling in the North of Iceland on a hunt for beautiful waterfalls, Original North Country house is a perfect place to stay. Aldeyjarfoss, Goðafoss and Europe’s second most powerful waterfall – Dettifoss - are all nearby.
Only 27km from the Original North Country House is a town known as the capital of whale watching in Iceland – Húsavík. It's a great spot to relax, explore and try amazing Icelandic food. In the same town you'll find geothermal sea baths called Geo Sea, where you can soak in hot water just on the edge of a fjord.
Lake Mývatn, just 50km away, is another unforgettable stop in your trip. There you can admire volcanic craters and breathtaking lava formations. Original North is located in the Þingeyjarsveit area of North Iceland, on the Diamond Circle and the Arctic Coast Way. Goðafoss is about 22 km away by road, Húsavík about 28 km, and Akureyri about 54 km. The last 5 km to the house is a gravel road off Route 85, just before the one-way bridge over Skjálfandafljót, and the river offers salmon and trout fishing. Sky blue warm waters, in an almost tourist-free paradise!
Facilities and Amenities
Original North offers one of the most unique ways to experience Iceland: Glamping. Travellers can comfortably sit outside, listen to the birds and watch a sunset, right beside the river in complete tranquility. All tents are equipped with furniture, heating, carpets and heated blankets. And all the facilities you need are just a few metres away. Glamping guests have breakfast served in a renovated barn, drinks, wine, beer and light refreshments are sold on site, and there is a shared BBQ area. High speed WiFi is available throughout the area.
If you are travelling with a larger group, there's a newly renovated farmhouse with three floors, 4 bedrooms, 2 toilets and one shower. It also has a fully-equipped kitchen, dining and living room with access to a washing machine, BBQ and outside deck. The country house sleeps 7-8 guests and has a private hot tub and a fireplace. The family also runs guided e-bike tours from Forest Lagoon in Akureyri.
Why choose the Original North Country House?
The Original North Country House, with glamping options by the Skjálfandafljót river and a newly renovated country house, offers an authentic Iceland experience with magnificent scenery. Book today to get the best possible rates!
