Last Updated on February 13, 2024 by Travelationship
Want to get to know a local or live like a local in Iceland? Consider a farmhouse stay while in Iceland. Not only does it help to support an Icelandic family, but it also provides a beautiful opportunity to learn and experience real Iceland.
Each farm stay centers around different experiences, from horses, sheep, hiking, rafting, and skiing to simple relaxation, all with breathtaking views. The prices, amenities, and accommodations vary by location. Be sure to research before choosing the perfect farm stay for your holiday. We used “Icelandic Farm Holiday,” which has since become “Hey Iceland” to select our ideal horse farm stay. The site functions are similar to other booking sites, with information on each location. It even offers tours, activities, package deals, and travel guides for the entire area. We also used recommendations from Auður’s blog, “I heart Reykjavík”, to point us in the right direction for many things to see and do in Iceland.
Our Farmhouse Experience
We stayed at Flugumýri in the Skagafjordur region of Northern Iceland. The farm was named after the fastest horse in Iceland during the Norse settlement, Fluga. The accommodations were very nice, and the views from every direction were jaw-dropping. The horses are friendly and hang out directly on the other side of your window until it is time for them to go to the pasture.
Our host was incredibly accommodating and gave us a history of her family’s five-generation working farm. A delicious breakfast was prepared and provided by her in the morning. She was a wealth of knowledge about the area and turned us on to two Icelandic companies, Villimey and Vöðvaolía, which make fantastic lotions and oils out of Icelandic herbs.
Iceland Farmhouse Stays:
Recommendable: Without a Doubt! One of the highlights of our trip to Iceland.
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