Skælingar hut

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Practical Information

GPS Coordinates: N63°58.849 / W18°31.319
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Accommodation: Space for 16 people in the hut and camping area nearby
Facilities: WC, no running water (a brook is nearby), and a gas stove


About the Hut

The Skælingar Hut is an old mountain hut originally used by farmers when gathering their sheep from the highlands. Members of Útivist rebuilt it some years ago, preserving the traditional Icelandic building style. The hut’s stone walls reflect the country’s cultural heritage and offer guests a unique experience surrounded by remarkable lava formations.

There is no warden permanently stationed at the hut, but the wardens at Strútur and Hólaskjól also oversee it. Accommodation and camping fees can be paid at Útivist’s office in Reykjavík or by placing the fee into the payment box inside the hut.


Access

When driving to Skælingar, continue past Hólaskjól on road F208. The unbridged river Nyrðri-Ófæra must be crossed east of the Eldgjá volcanic fissure. Continue up to the eastern bank of Eldgjá and follow the road toward Gjátindur Mountain. After a short while, you will reach a crossroads where the road to Skælingar descends a hill toward the Skaftá River.
Follow this road until you reach the hut.


Nearby Attractions

Gjátindur Mountain
Eldgjá Volcanic Fissure
Uxatindar Mountain
Grettir Mountain


Terms of Cancellation

If cancellation is received 30 days before your booking or earlier, all is refundable except deposit fee 2.000 ISK per person per night. Cancellation 29–8 days before arrival: 50% refund of the total amount. None is refundable if cancellation is received within a week of arrival.


Booking Information

Book accommodation at www.utivist.is
Útivist Office — Katrínartún 4, Reykjavík
Tel: +354 562 1000




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