Hrauneyjar Highland Center

Hálendismiðstöðin, The Highland Centre, Hrauneyjar is situated at the doorway to Iceland´s most impressive and active volcanic area.

This centre is the perfect vantage point to explore the stunning landscape of the highlands, including Landmannalaugar, Thjorsadalur, Mount Hekla, Sprengisandur, Veidivotn and Fjallabak.

The centre is known as the last outpost before venturing into the highlands. Open all year round The Highland Centre Hrauneyjar includes 26 rooms with double beds and a restaurant offering hearty meals, hot tubs, a bar, a shop and a petrol station.

The abundance of fishing opportunities include trout and char fishing all located amid a stunningly breathtaking environment relatively untouched by guests from outside Iceland.

The centre offers a comfortable base from which to explore and experience many highlights such as viewing the Northern lights, horseback riding tours and super jeep tours.

The Highland Centre Hrauneyjar can also provide daily weather and road reports for travellers venturing into the Highlands and many times acts as a centre for the excursions heading there. Take advantage of the opportunities to go snowcatting and cross-country skiing.

Rooms: 73
Rate: 6300 - 12800 ISK

Situated at the entrance to the Highlands of Iceland at 64°11´50.56 N and 19°17´07.42 W The Highland Centre, Hrauneyjar offers a pivotal point to explore the beautiful and mystical interior of the Highlands. Only 150 km from Reykjavik, all year round access to the region is by excellent paved roads.

The guest house has a well known restaurant offering hearty meals. Other amenities in the area include a petrol station, a bar, an information centre, a fishing centre, a hot tub, service facilities, a TV room, and a shop selling an assortment of goods and food articles.

We can also provide daily weather and road reports for travellers venturing into the Highlands and many times act as a centre for excursions heading there.

The Highland Centre offers both made up beds and sleeping bag accommodation including 26 rooms with double beds, 30 rooms with twin beds and 17 additional rooms with twin beds.

This building is also equipped with public cooking facilities. No such cooking facilities are offered elsewhere on the Hrauneyjar property.

The guest house has a well known restaurant that serves hearty meals and can cater for up to up to 180 guests.

This area provides an opportunity to explore the abundance of adventure and offers a comfortable base for guests to visit Iceland’s most impressive and active volcanic area.

Trout and char fishing in this pristine area are world class and relatively uncharted by guests from outside Iceland. Hiking through this region is an attractive option.

The hotel is easily reached by paved road all year round. The vastness and lack of human impact on the surrounding area makes it truly one of the last places in Europe where freedom, natural beauty and solitude are combined in a breathtakingly powerful experience.

The hiking trails and mountain activities on offer a spectacular and will provide a memorable experience.

Directions from Reykjavik:
Take Highway Road one, which is the main ring road around Iceland, east through the mountains towards Selfoss. Pass through Selfoss and drive east towards Hella. 10 km east of Selfoss turn left onto road no. 30.

Continue 15 km following the signs for Sprengisandur and then turn right onto road no. 32. This road will take you 60 km to an intersection where you find road no. 26 (F26), follow road F26 and after 10 km you find the Highland Centre & Guesthouse Hrauneyjar on your right hand side and Hotel Highland 1.4 km further on your left.

Directions from Keflavik:
Take the main road towards Reykjavik and look for signs for road one on your right hand side. Upon reaching the junction (roundabout) take Highway Road one (main ring road around Iceland) east through the mountains towards Selfoss.
Pass through Selfoss and drive east towards Hella. 10 km east of Selfoss turn left onto road no. 30. Continue 15 km following the signs for Sprengisandur and then turn right onto road no. 32.
This road will take you 60 km to an intersection where you will find road no. 26 (F26), follow road F26 and after 10 km you find the Highland Centre & Guesthouse Hrauneyjar on your right hand side and Hotel Highland 1.4 km further on your left.

Distances & driving time:
Keflavik Airport: 190 km north east 190 minutes.
Reykjavik: 150 km north east 120 minutes.

Buses and taxis are available.