Lake Þingvellir cottages
Comfortable cottages located by Lake Thingvellir. Ideal location for those wanting to explore the national park and its surroundings.
Lake Þingvellir Cottages
About us
We offer four comfortable cottages at Heiðarás by Lake Thingvellir (Þingvallavatn). They are just a stone’s throw from the Thingvellir National Park – an unmissable place in both winter and summer. Spectacular views of the lake and the surrounding mountains, and one of the best places in the vicinity of Reykjavík to enjoy the magnificent Northern Lights on clear winter nights.
Great Location
Excellent location by Lake Þingvallavatn, many of the major natural attractions are located within a short driving distance.
Fully-equipped
Our cottages are fully-equipped with everything you need to make your stay comfortable.
Family-ruN
We pride ourselves on being a family-run business. This allows us to provide a personal service and to be more flexible.
One bedroom cottage
Our one bedroom cottage is around 35 square meters in size and features one large bedroom, a living area, a small kitchen with amenities and a bathroom with shower. The cottage has a private entrance, beautiful views of Lake Þingvallavatn, free Wifi and free parking. Bed linens and towels are included.
Fully-equipped
Free parking outside cottage
Free Wifi
Bed linens and towels are included
Two bedroom cottage
Our two bedroom cottages are around 40 square meters in size and feature two bedrooms a living area, a small kitchen with amenities and a bathroom with shower. These cottages can comfortably accommodate 3-4 persons.
The cottages have a private entrance, beautiful views of Lake Þingvallavatn, free Wifi and free parking. Bed linens and towels are included.
Fully-equipped
Free parking outside cottage
Free Wifi
Bed linens and towels are included
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Location & Surroundings
Heiðarás is an ideal place to spend a few days exploring the area, by car or on foot. And after an enjoyable day out, you can come home to your cosy, welcoming cottage to relax and plan the next day’s adventures!
We are right on the Golden Circle, the classic route that takes in many outstanding places of natural beauty in southwest Iceland: the Thingvellir National Park, the Gullfoss waterfall and the hot springs at Geysir. The capital city, Reykjavík, is in easy reach, as are the Blue Lagoon, Hvalfjörður, Borgarfjörður, Laugarvatn, Reykholt, Flúðir and the south coast.
See the Thingvellir National Park website for information on walking routes in the Park. When visiting the Park it is a good idea to start at the Visitor Centre to learn about the nature and history of this iconic place and see maps of the area. Fishing licences for rod fishing in the lake are sold in the Service Center.
See the Visit South Iceland website for a wealth of information about travel and attractions in the south. The website also includes some practical tips about driving in Iceland – which is rather different from what many of our guests are used to.
Þingvellir National Park
Our neighbour
Thingvellir is a historic site dear to the heart of every Icelander, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Alþingi, Iceland‘s parliament, was founded here in 930 AD and continued to assemble here until 1798. Þingvellir is the site of many major events in Icelandic history, for instance, the adoption of the Christian religion around 1000 AD, and the foundation of the modern Republic of Iceland on 17 June 1944. Þingvellir has been a National Park since 1930.
As remarkable for its nature and geology as for its history, Þingvellir lies at the junction of the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates and boasts a magnificent volcanic landscape.
Þingvellir is a wonderland for nature-lovers and all who enjoy the outdoor life, at all times of year – whether during the long bright summer evenings, in gorgeous autumn colours, or in starry winter nights under the Northern Lights.
Lake Thingvellir are family-run
About your hosts
Your hosts, Bogga and Kolbeinn, are local people. They are never far away, as they live right next door. The family have lived at Heiðarás since 2008, and Kolbeinn grew up on the neighbouring farm, Heiðarbær. Bogga is a preschool teacher, who now works fulltime in the couple’s tourism business. Kolbeinn is a master machinist who has a contracting business. The youngsters in the family, Kristrún and Tryggvi, help out with our guests. The younger two, Guðmundur and Hildur, can’t wait to get involved too! We speak English and Danish, as well as Icelandic, of course. Don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or need advice. Welcome!
Useful Information
Distances, services and activities
Þingvellir - 6 km
- National Park
- Interesting place
- Information desk
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Camping
- Grocery Store
Laugavatn - 34 km
- Restaurant
- Grocery Store
- Hotel
- Camping
- Gas station
- Swimming pool
- Geothermal bath
Geysir - 65 km
- Hot springs
- Restaurant
- Hotel
- Camping
- Hiking
- Gas station
Gullfoss - 72 km
- Waterfall
- Restaurant
- Hotel
- Hiking
Friðheimar - 59 km
- Restaurant
- Horse show
- Horticulture
- Exhibition
Reykholt - 59 km
- Grocery store
- Restaurant
- Camping
- Gas station
- Swimming pool
Blue Lagoon - 86 km
- Geothermal bath
- Restaurant
- Hotel
Flúðir - 70 km
- Grocery store
- Restaurant
- Hotel
- Camping
- Gas station
- Swimming pool
- Horse rental
Selfoss - 48 km
- Gas station
- Restaurant
- Hotel
- Camping
- Grocery store
- Swimming pool
- Golf course
Secret Lagoon - 71 km
- Geothermal bath
Reykjavík - 45 km
- Gas station
- Restaurant
- Hotel
- Domestic airport
- Grocery store
- Swimming pool
- Car Rental
Húsafell - 72 km
- Restaurant
- Hotel
- Camping
- Gas station
- Swimming pool
- Hiking
- Glacier tours
Give us a call
+354 892 7110 / +354 864 7664
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cottages@lakethingvellir.is
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Heiðarás, Thingvallasveit
801 Selfoss
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Heiðarás, Thingvallasveit
801 Selfoss
Lake Thingvellir cottage
