A remote mountain range deep in Iceland’s central highlands, Kerlingarfjöll is a paradise of steaming geothermal valleys, glacial rivers, perennial snow fields, and panoramic vistas. For centuries, this primal wilderness has been the source of myths and folktales. It is home to Highland Base, a sanctuary for intrepid explorers looking for all levels of comfort during their stay. From the simple A framed huts to the lavish suites of the hotel, this mountain resort offers a warm welcome to all its guests of all ages. The lodge is open all year round, and it is in the winter months when the journey to the hotel becomes a hallmark of the adventure itself, with an exhilerating jeep ride to the remote outpost. Then all that surrounds you is the snow-covered wilderness creating a dreamscape for downhill and cross country skiing, and snowmobiling. The dark nights are perfect for star gazing and witnessing the drama of the Aurora Borealis. In summer the mountains transform into trails for hikers and bikers – a true adventure paradise.
Encompassing a 20-room hostel, a 28-room hotel, 6 private lodges, 7 huts, and a campsite, Highland Base’s accommodations are calibrated for both simplicity and luxury. Highland Base’s 80-seat restaurant combines hearty cooking and culinary excellence. It offers bistro comfort food during the day and buffet dining by night in the summer months, while in wintertime, dinners are á la carte. The lounge, located above the restaurant, is a place of cozy warmth and communal togetherness with captivating views of Kerlingarfjöll. Three interconnected hot pots form Highland Base Baths. Sourced from the geothermal bounty of the Hveradalir hot springs, these pools of natural warmth bring forth deep relaxation under the arctic sky.
A remote mountain range deep in Iceland’s central highlands, Kerlingarfjöll is a paradise of steaming geothermal valleys, glacial rivers, perennial snow fields, and panoramic vistas. For centuries, this primal wilderness has been the source of myths and folktales. It is home to Highland Base, a sanctuary for intrepid explorers looking for all levels of comfort during their stay. From the simple A framed huts to the lavish suites of the hotel, this mountain resort offers a warm welcome to all its guests of all ages. The lodge is open all year round, and it is in the winter months when the journey to the hotel becomes a hallmark of the adventure itself, with an exhilerating jeep ride to the remote outpost. Then all that surrounds you is the snow-covered wilderness creating a dreamscape for downhill and cross country skiing, and snowmobiling. The dark nights are perfect for star gazing and witnessing the drama of the Aurora Borealis. In summer the mountains transform into trails for hikers and bikers – a true adventure paradise.
Encompassing a 20-room hostel, a 28-room hotel, 6 private lodges, 7 huts, and a campsite, Highland Base’s accommodations are calibrated for both simplicity and luxury. Highland Base’s 80-seat restaurant combines hearty cooking and culinary excellence. It offers bistro comfort food during the day and buffet dining by night in the summer months, while in wintertime, dinners are á la carte. The lounge, located above the restaurant, is a place of cozy warmth and communal togetherness with captivating views of Kerlingarfjöll. Three interconnected hot pots form Highland Base Baths. Sourced from the geothermal bounty of the Hveradalir hot springs, these pools of natural warmth bring forth deep relaxation under the arctic sky.
A remote mountain range deep in Iceland’s central highlands, Kerlingarfjöll is a paradise of steaming geothermal valleys, glacial rivers, perennial snow fields, and panoramic vistas. For centuries, this primal wilderness has been the source of myths and folktales. It is home to Highland Base, a sanctuary for intrepid explorers looking for all levels of comfort during their stay. From the simple A framed huts to the lavish suites of the hotel, this mountain resort offers a warm welcome to all its guests of all ages. The lodge is open all year round, and it is in the winter months when the journey to the hotel becomes a hallmark of the adventure itself, with an exhilerating jeep ride to the remote outpost. Then all that surrounds you is the snow-covered wilderness creating a dreamscape for downhill and cross country skiing, and snowmobiling. The dark nights are perfect for star gazing and witnessing the drama of the Aurora Borealis. In summer the mountains transform into trails for hikers and bikers – a true adventure paradise.
Encompassing a 20-room hostel, a 28-room hotel, 6 private lodges, 7 huts, and a campsite, Highland Base’s accommodations are calibrated for both simplicity and luxury. Highland Base’s 80-seat restaurant combines hearty cooking and culinary excellence. It offers bistro comfort food during the day and buffet dining by night in the summer months, while in wintertime, dinners are á la carte. The lounge, located above the restaurant, is a place of cozy warmth and communal togetherness with captivating views of Kerlingarfjöll. Three interconnected hot pots form Highland Base Baths. Sourced from the geothermal bounty of the Hveradalir hot springs, these pools of natural warmth bring forth deep relaxation under the arctic sky.
