Skálakot Lodge

Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon is a brand new hotel in Hnappavellir, a popular climbing area. The location is perfect for nature lovers, as it is right between Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, two of Iceland’s most spectacular natural attractions; a hiker’s paradise. Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon offers 104 rooms with all necessary amenities as well as a restaurant and bar.

Spend a night among the dramatic land of Thorsmork and the notorious Eyjafjallagjokull as you camp deep in the remote canyon.

While the night is passed with story-telling and barbecue dining, daytime brims with natural adventures. Cross rivers and rough terrain on epic superjeep tours, visit Gigjokull glacier, hike through the rugged area and get up close to the trouble-maker volcano that changed so much of the surrounding scenery.

All gear is provided and camping is on a full-board basis.

Based in the country’s southern-most village, Hótel Vík í Mýrdal is a slice of contemporary elegance wrapped in natural wonders.

Accommodation comes in the form of swanky rooms which face cliffs, sea or the striking Reynisdrangar Pillars. These natural views are echoed in the rooms’ decor with light and natural interiors and are decked out with all the expected trimmings.

Head out to explore the magnificent but peaceful Vik village and its surrounding Myrdalur Valley on superjeep and snowmobiling tours. Look out for the resident puffins and unearth sights such as glaciers and black sand beaches, before returning to the hotel for first-rate dining at the Restaurant Berg and a cosy drink by the lobby bar’s fireplace.

Found in the perfect spot of Southern Iceland for outdoor lovers, the log-cabin Ranga Hotel is a cocoon of warmth, ideal for relaxing after Northern Lights viewing and glacier touring.

This cosy hideaway boasts uninterrupted panoramas from all parts of the property. Guestrooms look out to the East Ranga River or Mount Helka which are best enjoyed with a soak in your private jacuzzi – drink in hand. If you fancy something a little quirkier, opt for one of the lavish suites. Themed on the seven continents, they are filled with weird and wonderful touches such as Aztec wall-hangings, a didgeridoo, bearskin and bison head.

Facing the salmon-filled river, the reputable restaurant features a farmer’s market concept. Local produce and freshly-caught seafood is prepared here to create delicious Nordic dishes with a Mediterranean twist.

Venturing outside to the barely polluted rural skies, the luxury amenities continue. Three outdoor hot tubs heated with geothermal water provide an unforgettable place to watch the aurora borealis dance across the sky, while the astronomical observatory with its roll-off roof and telescopes offers superb stargazing.