Ásbrandsstaðir is near the sea on the north side of Hofsárdalur, about 7 km from the village of Vopnafjordur. From the Ring Road, take road nr. 85 to Vopnafjordur; in Vesturárdalur take road nr. 920 over the hill into Hofsárdalur. If you come over Hellisheiði on road nr. 917, turn left on road nr. 920.
We welcome you to come and stay at our summerhouses, which are either for 2-6 guests or 2 guests, and the campsite facilities follow.
Two cottages are in Ásbrandstaðir. One summer cottage has accommodation for up to six guests with a good kitchen area and washroom. A washing machine and drying lines are in the nearby service house, both inside and outside. There is a beautiful view from the sundeck. The other summer cottage is for two guests and has a washroom.
The campground at Ásbrandsstaðir offers all necessary conveniences, such as electricity, a cooking area, laundry, toilets, a shower, and play equipment for children. The local golf course is not far and guests may rent golf clubs from us. Very fresh water down from 70 meters is in the taps for drinking.
The last area postal delivery man in Iceland was Runólfur Guðmundsson, who lived at Ásbrandsstaðir. His father, Guðmundur Kristjánsson, was also “land-postman”. In memory of them, we plan to set up a small exhibit here at Ásbrandsstaðir. Certainly, the work of the area postmen was often extremely difficult as they struggled to deliver the mail in spite of opposition from nature and weather. Travel was either by horseback or on foot over mountains and wilderness areas.
- - Summerhouse/guesthouse
- - Campground area
- - Peaceful
- - Beautiful surroundings
- - Historical farm
- - Variety of walking trails
- - Walking path with diverse birdlife
