Geitaskarð

Geitaskard Bed and Breakfast

Geitaskard is a bed and breakfast located near Blönduós in Northwest Iceland. The accommodation offers double and family rooms, a shared lounge, a garden, a terrace and outdoors facilities. Free Wi-Fi is included.

Location and Nearby

Geitaskarð is one of Iceland’s stately farms in the early 20th century and it is located just off the Ring Road in Langidalur valley, only a 15-minute-drive away from Blönduós, the region’s service center. There you will find the interesting Textile Museum, the Sea Ice Exhibition Centre and the Eyvindarstofa restaurant, named after one of Iceland’s best-known outlaws.

This region offers a variety of hiking routes and interesting attractions in the surrounding area. The glacial river Blanda flows past the farm, after journeying from the glacier and through the highlands. You can access the highland road Kjalvegur, the most popular summer highland road, directly from Blöndudalur.

Just above the farm, you can follow a trail to Skarðsskarð (the Pass pass) to the Laxárdalur valley, a well grown and beautiful area during summer.

Facilities and Amenities

Geitaskarð offers three double/twin rooms and one family room with a shared bathroom at the farm’s main house, a stone building from 1910 and one of the oldest rural stone houses in Iceland. The dining and sitting rooms are decorated after the style of stately homes during the mid last century.

Among the included services there is a daily housekeeping, a shared lounge/TV area, a tour desk and a library. Free WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). The bed and breakfast also offers outdoors facilities such as BBQ, terrace and a garden.

Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast, and there are dinner options and restaurants in the nar town of Blönduós.

Why Choose Geitaskarð?

Geitaskarð offers you the unique experience of staying in one of Iceland’s stately farms in an historic building. This accommodation is ideal for those who are looking to hike and be in direct contact with the incredible Icelandic nature while staying in a traditional rural house.

Book your stay in this historic farm in Northwest Iceland at the best rate and explore the incredible Icelandic nature with absolute freedom!