Volcano Huts Thorsmork
Húsadalur Valley In The Thorsmork Nature Reserve Húsadal Thórsmörk, Hvolsvollur 861 Iceland
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Volcano Trails runs the accommodation Volcano Huts, located in Húsadalur Valley in the Þórsmörk Nature Reserve in Iceland, right next to the Eyjafjallajökull Volcano & Glacier. The unique nature of the Þórsmörk area makes this an ideal place for hiking and nature exploring. We offer accommodation, local food, tours and activities in Iceland for groups and individuals. Accommodation is available in glamping tents, sheepherders cottages, private bedrooms, cabin dormitories, and camping grounds. The Þórsmörk is connected to the Landmannalaugar Nature Reserve via the Laugavegur hiking trail and Skógar via the Fimmvorduhals trail. The LavaGrill Restaurant & bar offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. IMPORTANT! How to get here - Please note that you will have to take a special mountain bus to get here as you will have to cross big rivers on the way. Getting here is part of the adventure!
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Free parking
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Húsadalur Valley In The Thorsmork Nature Reserve Húsadal Thórsmörk, Hvolsvollur 861 Iceland
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We stayed for one night in a Glamping tent with breakfast and dinner at the restaurant. I was a little nervous about the whole experience based on old reviews but we didn't want to hike heavy and needed food provided for the fimms. hike. I needn't have worried at all! What a marvelous experience.
The tent was well equipped and very comfortable with a large bed, comfortable mattress and nice cozy linens. We used the provided heater and it was more than adequate to heat the space and keep it at a very comfortable temperature.
The bathrooms were just a few steps away and we had access to the same as were used by the restaurant. There were 5 showers which had curtains and hooks and lots of hot water (in contrast to previous reviews).
The restaurant provided a good hiking meal (buffet style) for breakfast and dinner. Yes, it's expensive but comparable to any European hiking hut.
This is the only destination that we did not drive to in our rental car (yes we did the river crossing to Landmannlauger) and we were very glad that we didn't when we saw the size and depth of the river crossings.
I would recommend this to other hikers who are not hiking heavy and are looking for a comfortable experience in a spectacular location.
The tent was well equipped and very comfortable with a large bed, comfortable mattress and nice cozy linens. We used the provided heater and it was more than adequate to heat the space and keep it at a very comfortable temperature.
The bathrooms were just a few steps away and we had access to the same as were used by the restaurant. There were 5 showers which had curtains and hooks and lots of hot water (in contrast to previous reviews).
The restaurant provided a good hiking meal (buffet style) for breakfast and dinner. Yes, it's expensive but comparable to any European hiking hut.
This is the only destination that we did not drive to in our rental car (yes we did the river crossing to Landmannlauger) and we were very glad that we didn't when we saw the size and depth of the river crossings.
I would recommend this to other hikers who are not hiking heavy and are looking for a comfortable experience in a spectacular location.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Room Tip: Excellent Glamping option!
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We arrived to Thorsmork with morning bus, did 15km hike on the first and 5km on the second day after which we left with the afternoon bus. The kitchen was handy, but we missed salt and some basic spices as well as dish soap. We cooked our own dinner there the first day, the second day we ate lunch at the restaurant in the hut. Delicious lamb soup! We stayed in private room 21 with the wiew on the mountains, bed was really comfortable, there was electric heater (which we didn't need due to really beautiful weather) and very clean shared toilets. Close to the hut there is a small sauna and a natural pool, which is shallow and not so hot as some others, but still very cosy after a long hike on a sunny day. We liked the experience here!
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We backpacked the Laugavegur Trail and this was our terminus. We had stayed in the huts along the way which is more comfortable than tent camping as kitchens and cookware are available as well as sleeping mats. This particular venue provides three types of sleeping: your own tent (free), "glamping" tents or small dorm-style rooms with shared indoor toilets. A well stocked shop/restaurant with good food and some picnic items forms the base of the operation. There is a small sauna and a natural hot tub available. There are outdoor showers also. If you don't hike to the location you can get here by bus. There are amazing trails all around to hike or run. Overall, a beautiful slice of Iceland!
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Room Tip: Hut hotel room is small: bunk, chair and a table. Hard for 3 to move around and place our...
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The private room was basic but fine, though the bloc really needed more WCs. Showers were in a separate block, again under-provided for the numbers using them. The block was detached from the main restaurant and kitchen. The kitchen, in it's own building was used by a large number of self caterers was totally inadequate - hardly any equipment and what was there was old, grubby and faulty. A total rip off at the end of a memorable hiking and sightseeing holiday in amazing Iceland..
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Date of stay: July 2019
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Response from Bjarni F, CEO / Partner at Volcano Huts Thorsmork
Responded Jan 6, 2020
Dear Marshall C, thank you for visiting and for sharing your views. As we note on our website we do not offer the traditional camp kitchen as our cantine and restaurant is just next door. However, we do offer campers a place to sit inside where they can make their own meals and we recommend everyone to bring their own utensils, pots, pans, plates etc. We have a couple of heating plates which can be used to heat water but that is really it. The alternative is to dine at our restaurant next door where we serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks at the bar. I wish you had taken the time to write a bit about your experience of Þórsmörk Nature Reserve, which I hope you enjoyed. We feel very fortunate to be located here right at the doorstep of some of the most beautiful trails in the world. I am very happy to see you liked your stay in amazing Iceland. Best regards Bjarni Freyr
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The glamping tent exceeded my expectations and lived up to the online photos. The mattress was comfortable. Clean sheets and towels were provided. There is an electric space heater with a fan, and extra outlets (EU-style) for charging your devices. Near the entrance a small sitting area offers two comfortable chairs and a table. In August, the inner screen door would offer a nice view and breeze but in July it was too cool and rainy to take advantage of it.
Dinner at the restaurant was from a buffet with salad, soup, meat, fish, sides, and a vegetarian entree option as well. We did not go away hungry. Both cash and credit cards are accepted. There is a tip jar for the mostly young and eager staff, with no option to tip if you pay by card. We observed an international crowd of diners including both Icelanders and foreigners.
Don't get me started on the sitting pool and sauna. At reception they tried to lower our expectations ("it's not hot, more warm") but they still didn't do it justice. The pool is an 8-inch deep luke-warm puddle (probably 70 F on the day we visited, which was admittedly much warmer than the air temperature). The sauna was out of order.
Dinner at the restaurant was from a buffet with salad, soup, meat, fish, sides, and a vegetarian entree option as well. We did not go away hungry. Both cash and credit cards are accepted. There is a tip jar for the mostly young and eager staff, with no option to tip if you pay by card. We observed an international crowd of diners including both Icelanders and foreigners.
Don't get me started on the sitting pool and sauna. At reception they tried to lower our expectations ("it's not hot, more warm") but they still didn't do it justice. The pool is an 8-inch deep luke-warm puddle (probably 70 F on the day we visited, which was admittedly much warmer than the air temperature). The sauna was out of order.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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We stopped in one of the glamping tents for 2 nights. We were concerned that it might be cold, but there was a little electric heater which kept the tent lovely and warm all the time.
The staff were really friendly, when we arrived the dining area was really full but they found us a table from nowhere.
The food was OK, nothing special, but this is basically a camp site. The dinner was better than the breakfast which was very limited.
The showers were always really warm.
The walks and views around were excellent.
The staff were really friendly, when we arrived the dining area was really full but they found us a table from nowhere.
The food was OK, nothing special, but this is basically a camp site. The dinner was better than the breakfast which was very limited.
The showers were always really warm.
The walks and views around were excellent.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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This was absolutely perfect for hiking one of the most beautiful hikes in the world, the fimmvörðuháls trail! Managing logistics was difficult but Pauline, who works at the huts, was extremely helpful and not only helped to make arrangements, but made sure everything went smoothly. We stayed in the private rooms and they were great for what we needed. We peaked in the glamping tents and they looked very nice! We went across the river multiple times and it was crazy fun. Everything about this trip was crazy fun and beautiful!
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Date of stay: August 2022
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We stayed at the glamping tent. It has a huge bed, chairs, night tables, duvets and fresh towels.
Its an amazing experience with a comfort of a hotel room.
The tent has even a small heater but it takes a while for the tent to heat up.
The tent was comfortable and very clean.
The showers and toilets are located near the main building and they were very clean.
Breakfast was good but a bit expensive. Burger for lunch was OK, nothing great.
The staff was very friendly.
While glamping is one thing, the hiking paths near the Volcano Huts is a different thing, many different paths with amazing views!
Its an amazing experience with a comfort of a hotel room.
The tent has even a small heater but it takes a while for the tent to heat up.
The tent was comfortable and very clean.
The showers and toilets are located near the main building and they were very clean.
Breakfast was good but a bit expensive. Burger for lunch was OK, nothing great.
The staff was very friendly.
While glamping is one thing, the hiking paths near the Volcano Huts is a different thing, many different paths with amazing views!
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Date of stay: June 2021
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We stayed in a glamping tent and it was amazing. Huge bed with duvets and towels. Also night tables were present and two chairs. Very clean and comfortable tent. There is a small heater that you can turn on but it takes a while for the tent to heat up.
Breakfast was good but a bit to expensive.
Burger for lunch was ok but nothing special. Toilets and showers are near the main building and they were clean.
Volcano Huts is located near many hiking paths and that is the main attraction.
Breakfast was good but a bit to expensive.
Burger for lunch was ok but nothing special. Toilets and showers are near the main building and they were clean.
Volcano Huts is located near many hiking paths and that is the main attraction.
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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One of the highlights of our 2 weeks in Iceland was our brief stay at the Volcano Huts. We opted to drive our 4x4 to the main river and hike the rest of the way in. The crossing bridge may be further up the canyon than you think, so be prepared for this. And you need to hike over the mountain ridge to get to Volcano huts.
Once there, we found the Rustic tent camping to be AMAZING and fun!! The food quality was quite good and we enjoyed our meals. Take the hike straight up from the huts to the mountain above, all the way up. This was the most amazing vista we had the entire 2 weeks of our trip. If we come back to Iceland again, we will be staying several nights at the Volcano Huts. VERY highly recommended
Once there, we found the Rustic tent camping to be AMAZING and fun!! The food quality was quite good and we enjoyed our meals. Take the hike straight up from the huts to the mountain above, all the way up. This was the most amazing vista we had the entire 2 weeks of our trip. If we come back to Iceland again, we will be staying several nights at the Volcano Huts. VERY highly recommended
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Room Tip: Be adventurous... try the Glamping option.
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No - this place is very basic. It's pretty much just a camping area with a few huts and a dining room. There are maybe 3 staff doing the cooking and cleaning..
We also found the sleeping area warm because the heater is in the bedroom area. Just shut the door to the kitchen area because that gets COLD. A liner I would think would be ok and if you do get cold add some of the layers you wear during the day hiking. You could also rent linens and not bring your liner.
Sorry for my late reply! We took the 4x4 bus so I did not experience it with a car. And we passed the rivers when they were low. never the less we heard locals saying the last river is not safe to take by car. Especially when you are not experienced. You can purchase your bustickets online. There is a link on the volcano huts website. Don't let this scare you off, it's worth the trip!
"The bus to get there is terrible and way too expensive. Nevertheless, driving in a 4x4 is only possible during low rainy seasons."Read full review
"Hut hotel room is small: bunk, chair and a table. Hard for 3 to move around and place our backpacks. Bathrooms had a toilet and sink."Read full review
"call ahead to make sure river is crossable, stay in contact with the staff, arrive during the day. If in doubt take the 4x4 shuttle bus."Read full review
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Frequently Asked Questions about Volcano Huts Thorsmork
Which popular attractions are close to Volcano Huts Thorsmork?
Nearby attractions include Thórsmörk (thor's Woods) (1.9 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Volcano Huts Thorsmork?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Volcano Huts Thorsmork?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Volcano Huts Thorsmork?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Volcano Huts Thorsmork?
Yes, guests have access to a sauna during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Volcano Huts Thorsmork?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Danish, and Icelandic.
Does Volcano Huts Thorsmork have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.