JÖKULSÁRHLÍÐ · EAST ICELAND
A quiet place
in the wild East
Rest among woodland and mountains,
just beyond the Ring Road.
Country guesthouse
8 KM FROM ROUTE 1
Free parking
WELCOME TO SVARTISKÓGUR
Come for the road.
Stay for the stillness.
Svartiskógur is a small, peaceful guesthouse in the countryside between Egilsstaðir and Vopnafjörður. Surrounded by woodland and open landscapes, it’s a calm base for exploring East Iceland.
Rooms, cottages & apartment
Simple comfort, surrounded by nature.
Hotel Rooms
Private bathroom · Breakfast available
Simple, clean rooms in the main guesthouse building.
Annex Rooms
Private bathroom · Kettle and cups
Separate rooms outside the main house, closer to the woodland.
Cottages
Private bathroom · Kitchenette · Fridge · Microwave
Standalone cottages with a small kitchenette and more space.
Small Roof Apartment
Private bathroom · Kitchen area · Living space
An upper-level apartment with a living area and kitchen corner.
nothing you don't.
EXPLORE EAST ICELAND
Your base for East Iceland
Seyðisfjörður
Approx. 58–60 km
A colourful fjord town known for art, culture and the ferry harbour.
Borgarfjörður Eystri
Approx. 73 km
Dramatic mountains, a small coastal village, a puffin area and access to the Dyrfjöll and Stórurð trails.
Lagarfljót & Hengifoss
Approx. 49 km to the Hengifoss area
Iceland’s longest lake and one of East Iceland’s best-known waterfall hikes.
Quiet, clean and surrounded by beautiful nature.
Guest review
Guests most often mention the peaceful setting, friendly staff, comfortable beds, cleanliness, dark blackout curtains and the convenience of having breakfast and dinner on site.