Skalakot Lodge

South Iceland, Iceland

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Stay at Skalakot Lodge

Located between two of Icelands main attractions along the southern coast, Seljalandsfoss and Skogarfoss waterfalls, lies Skalakot Lodge. Built as an extension upon the Skalakot family farm, a family who have lived here farm for over 7 generations, Skalakot offers a truly unique sense of cosy living with the locals. There are 14 simple yet elegant rooms decorated in an Art Deco style with plenty of creature comfort, but the activities and scenery are the real draw. Get to know the farm’s pure breed Icelandic horses on a choice of guided day rides, or head off into the landscape along a choice of

hiking trails. Alternatively, head to the nearby Eyjafjallajokull glacier and volcano for an exhilarating snowmobile adventure, where you can take in the views from the top of the caldera. Back at the hotel’s restaurant, seasonal specialities such as fresh salmon and arctic char are accompanied by homegrown vegetables, local treats for an all-round immersive Icelandic day. Round off the day soaking in an outdoor hot tub whilst the stars twinkle above.

Why we love it

Nestled between two of the highlights of Southern Iceland – Seljalandsfoss and Skogarfoss
The hotel has been built as an extension to the Skálkot family farm where your hosts live, giving you a real sense of staying with locals
Visit in the summer when you can embark on a five-day ride through some of the area’s most stunning landscapes

Facilities

Wifi

Hot Tub

Restaurant

Bar

Experiences

Horse Riding

Explore the terrain by horseback with one of the lodge's purebred Icelandic horses, with rides available through farmland, lowlands and mountains.

Fishing

Try your hand at catching arctic char, brown trout and seatrout, on a private fishing tour of the lodge's Rimhúsaáll River.

Snowmobiling

Race around the Eyjafjallajökull glacier and volcano at high speeds on the back of a snowmobile, for amazing views over southern Iceland.

Quad Biking

Jump on an ATV and zoom across Sólheimasandur's black sand, as well as rivers and hills, with a chance to explore the famous aeroplane wreck.

Glacier Walk

Visit the ever changing melting Sólheimajökull glacier for a glacier walk to see fascinating formations like holes and crevasses.

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Nicola

The most remarkable place we have ever stayed. Impeccably designed with insane attention to detail, every toy you could ever imagine, exceptional food, incredible service, and all of this in one of the most remote settings on earth. Deplar is a masterpiece