Mr Iceland · Hvolsvöllur, Iceland
Sleep in a cabin among the horses on a historic Njals Saga farm
A farm stay with Mr Iceland at Efri-Ulfsstadir in South Iceland, the historic setting of Njals Saga, where more than 60 Icelandic horses graze. You stay in cosy studio cabins set right in the horse pastures, with rides out across the farm and old Viking trails, a shared farm dinner and an evening of Icelandic saga storytelling in the story barn. Rides are gentle and matched to your level, from first-timers to confident riders, with an optional advanced ride out along the black-sand coast.
Rides are relaxed and matched to you, with time spent meeting and grooming your horse and a short arena lesson before heading out, so complete beginners and families are welcome. The separate black-sand beach ride is a faster, open ride for confident, experienced riders only.
A herd of more than 60 Icelandic horses, gentle and sure-footed and famous for the smooth tolt gait, carefully matched to each rider.
You settle into a cabin among the horses, then ride out across the farm and its old trails after time spent meeting your horse. Evenings bring a shared Icelandic dinner off the stables and, at 8pm, a candlelit saga storytelling night in the story barn. Confident riders can add a ride along the black-sand coast.
Cosy studio cabins with a small kitchen, set in the horse pastures with views to volcanoes and glaciers.
Traditional Icelandic farm dinners are part of the experience, with local produce; the cabins have a kitchen for breakfasts.
Best months: Year-round
The farm runs year-round; summer brings midnight-sun daylight and winter can bring the northern lights.
Nearest airport: Keflavik (KEF), then drive to the farm near Hvolsvollur
Transfers: Less than two hours drive from Reykjavik; a hire car is easiest
Drive from Reykjavik along the south coast to the farm near Hvolsvollur.
