Icelandair Hotel Klaustur
Near Vatnajokull, the largest glacier in Europe
A warm welcome in Southeast Iceland
Icelandair Hotel Klaustur is located mid-way between Myrdalsjokull glacier and the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajokull (260 km from Reykjavík city centre).
Halfway between two picturesque glaciers, Icelandair Hotel Klaustur is situated in the southeast, the warmest region of Iceland. Despite its tranquil setting, there’s a lot to see and do in this beautiful mountainous area, with guided summer tours in the vicinity of Vatnajokull glacier and Vatnajokull National Park
This perfect three-star accommodation offers a range of rooms and facilities for the comfort of every traveller and a restaurant to feast not only your taste buds but also your eyes with its spectacular view.
The village of Kirkjubaejarklaustur is home to Hotel Klaustur and boasts a number of natural and historical sites. You can also enjoy a swim in our neighbouring pool or a round of golf 5 km away.
Husband and wife, Karl Rafnsson and Svanhildur Davidsdottir, or Kalli and Svana as they are often called, are the managers of Hotel Klaustur. They both have decades of experience in the hotel business and took over management at Klaustur in 2005. Karl has been a hotel manager in various places all over Iceland since 1975 and combined this vocation with primary-school teaching until 1991 when he turned his attention to hotel management full time. Svanhildur has acted as a tour guide all over the world since 1991 and still leads the occasional tour alongside her management at Klaustur.
Kalli and Svana love travelling and have visited many interesting places. Kalli is a huge sports fan and used to train in track and field as well as handball. Svana enjoys hiking, reading and painting with acrylic colours. The couple agree that Dverghamrar, “Dwarf Crags” is their favourite location in Southeast Iceland, as it is an especially beautiful place. This unusual collection of vertical rock columns is a unique spot to go on a picnic and enjoy the spectacular view.
One of the main emphasis at Icelandair Hotel Klaustur restaurant is the use of local ingredients such as the Klaustur arctic char and sea trout from Skafta. The hotel chef hunts game in the autumn and uses vegetables grown locally. The lobster and mackerel are from the nearby community of Hornafjordur and the ice cream is produced at local farm Brunnhol based on the hotel’s recipe.
Kalli and Svana welcome you to Icelandair Hotel Klaustur.
- 3-star hotel
- 57 rooms
- Good parking area in front of hotel
- First-class restaurant
- Wireless Internet (small fee)
- Cozy bar
- Swimming pool next door
- 9-hole golf course at Efri Vik
- Official European beauty spot, one hour from Skaftafell National Park and Vatnajokull glacier
- Reykjavík 250 km
- Jokulsarlón 120 km
- Hofn í Hornarfirdi 200 km
- Thingvellir 245 km
- Vík í Myrdal 70 km
- Skaftafell 65 km
Activities
WINTER ADVENTURE IN KLAUSTUR
This peaceful location is only a 3 hours drive from Reykjavik. Enjoy the stillness of the countryside and the beauty of the northern lights. You can visit Jokulsarlon or go on a jeep tour down to the beach.
If you are travelling through the area in November and December you have to try the Wild Game Buffet and the Christmas Buffet at the hotel. The volcano eruptions left a mark on the surrounding area which are interesting to take a look at. Further information about recreation in this area can be found on www.south.is
Icelandair Hotel Klaustur is all about quality and comfort. There is a cozy bar at the hotel and a great restaurant which focuses on local ingredients such as Klaustur – char.
Events
LEGEND AND FOLKLORE AT KLAUSTUR
The angles of the cloister and the angel of Systrastapi are striking.
The area has a shining ray of energy, the lifeline of the earth and the power of nature. Its well to come here and soak up the natural power of the area and feel how much your own ability and strenght are enhanced.
We recommend the A Travellers Guide to Icelandic Folk Tales by Jon R. Hjalmarsson when travelling around Iceland.
