Glaðheimar Cottages

Open all year round. Accommodation in 20 well equipped cottages for altogether 110 people. Hotpots and sauna in most of the cottages. Close to all services.

Gladheimar – Picturesque cottages on the river bank Blönduós is a small, peaceful village midway between Reykjavik and Akureyri  by the mouth of the river Blanda.

Gladheimar offers a variety of picturesque cottages that are all located within a few hundred meters of the River Blanda, with many set directly on the river bank itself.   They are available in various different sizes,  well equipped and fitted with high quality furnishing.  All of our cottages have a small kitchen, refrigerator, TV and comfortable high quality furnishings. Most of them also have a natural geothermal hot tub. Gladheimar is also popular among campers and we also offer a well-equipped camping area.

●     Enjoy the privacy

●     Enjoy the silence

●     Enjoy the service in the small village

●     Enjoy the unspoiled nature

From the cottages it is only a few minute’s walk to various local services and amenities, such as restaurants, the new geothermal swimming pool, a liquor store and a small supermarket. 

There are many interesting places to visit in the Blönduós vicinity and our staff at the Glaðheimar service center are more than happy to help you to arrange sightseeing tours.  We offer free private parking on site with no reservation needed.

Located immediately opposite the cottages within the middle of the river Blanda is a small, very beautiful island called Hrútsey.  The island is a protected wildlife sanctuary but visitors are allowed access via the footbridge. The old town of Blönduós also provides an interesting walk, and you can walk along the mouth of the river to the beach - you might even see a seal head pop up! The golf course is within 3 miles and if you like to go fishing, hiking or horse riding then please contact us directly, as many options are available.

Glaðheimar - open all year!

Take a scenic drive and then enjoy the silence by relaxing in a geothermal hot tub.  Lean back in the hot water on a bright summer night or a dark winter evening - you might even see the spectacular northern lights.