Description
Summary
Description
Experience comfortable accommodations during your vacation in South Iceland by staying at Welcome Guesthouse Edinborg. The facility features six pleasingly decorated guest rooms with essential amenities and majestic views of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano.
Location & Nearby
Welcome Guesthouse Edinborg is located in Lambafell in Eyvindarholar, a farm near the locality Leilur. It’s also around five miles (eight kilometers) from Skogar, a small village that’s become a popular tourist stop. It’s also home to a regional museum featuring an eight-oar fishing ship and a relic depicting Iceland’s maritime history.
The guesthouse is also 14 miles (23 kilometers) from the beautiful Seljalandsfoss waterfall. This incredible natural wonder boasts a drop of 200 feet (60 meters). It’s also one of the few waterfalls in the world that guests can fully encircle.
Another captivating waterfall within the area is Skogafoss, around 5.7 miles (9.2 kilometers) from the guesthouse. The waterfall has a drop of 197 feet (60 meters) and an impressive width of 82 feet (25 meters).
There’s also the Kvernufoss waterfall, around 5.8 miles (9.3 kilometers) from Welcome Guesthouse Edinborg. The Kvernufoss waterfall features a 98-foot (30-meter) cascade coming from cliffs made of lava rocks. It’s considered one of Iceland’s hidden gems because people overlook it over the more popular Skogafoss waterfall.
As you step out of Welcome Guesthouse Edinborg, you’ll see the notorious Eyjafjallajokull glacier volcano. In 2010, the volcano erupted and caused substantial disruption to European air travel.
Despite its notoriety, the Eyjafjallajokull glacier volcano remains a sight to behold. Eyjafjallajokull stands 5427 feet (1651 meters) tall and is one of the region’s most imposing features.
The guesthouse is also near the Rutshellir cave or the Cave of Rutur. This attraction is one of Iceland’s largest man-made caves, with a tunnel that measures around 65 feet (20 meters) long and 16 feet (five meters) deep.
If you want to visit one of South Iceland’s mystical places, check out Drangshlid, about 3.7 miles (six kilometers) from Welcome Guesthouse Edinborg. The area is home to a peculiar tuff rock formation called Drangurinn, believed to be home to elves.
Meanwhile, the Skogar Museum welcomes anyone who wishes to learn more about Icelandic history, culture, and folklore. Located about 5.6 miles (9 kilometers) from Welcome Guesthouse Edinborg, the museum houses over 16,000 artifacts telling stories about Icelandic life throughout the centuries.
You can also explore the vicinity by hiking around the area. If you wish to relax in a place nearby, the Seljavellir geothermal pool is about one mile (1.6 kilometers) from the guesthouse. The pool is considered a hidden gem as it’s located in a secluded valley and surrounded by majestic mountains.
If you get hungry, you can visit nearby restaurants and cafes. Gamla Fjosid offers European and Scandinavian cuisine, while Mia’s Country Van specializes in local fish and chips.
Facilities & Amenities
Welcome Guesthouse Edinborg features six bedrooms that can be classified into two room types. The first type can accommodate two persons, while the second can accommodate up to three.
The two-person bedroom has twin beds, while the three-person bedroom features a single and double bed. Both room types have private bathrooms, while a shared bathroom is within the facility.
There’s also a shared kitchen, a shared lounge/TV area, and free private parking on site. Guests of all ages are allowed, including children of all ages.
Why Choose Welcome Guesthouse Edinborg?
Welcome Guesthouse Edinborg is an excellent option for couples, small families, and individual travelers looking for comfortable accommodations while exploring South Iceland. Its proximity to some of the region’s beautiful attractions makes it a sensible choice.
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