Kvíar Lodge
Off the Grid and Exciting Adventures
Welcome to Kvíar lodge
Kviar is located in the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, where you can experience the wild landscapes, whilst having the comfort of staying in a cozy lodge. It allows you to escape the stress of everyday life and experience the still, pure beauty and isolation of Hornstrandir.
Kvíar was a farm in Kvíadalur Valley, a beautiful setting at the edge of the water with panoramic views over the big Jökulfirðir Bay. With history of habitation since the 14th century, you can clearly see signs of turf houses and stone walls around the farm.
The last inhabitants left in 1948 and the house was left open to the elements. In 2012, we came up with the idea of using the house for our adventures, turning it into a true adventure base for guests to enjoy. After a lot of hard labour, the house has been brought back to life, and offers adventure seekers and free spirits a perfect platform for all things outdoors.
Many volunteers, friends and professional craftsmen have helped with this massive task. All wood, sand and cement, insulation, furniture etc. had to be brought in by boat since there is no road connection. Many tons of building material over the course of four years.
Our lodge is available to stay in on our guided tours, such as Midnight Sun and Arctic foxes, Paddle in the Wild, and our Winter Arctic Fox Photography. It is also available for private group bookings of six or more people. Send us an email to enquire about booking.
Services and Amenities in Kvíar
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Wood Burning Sauna. So nice after a good day out
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15 made up beds with down duvets
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6 Rooms
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Delicious food
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Kayaks (per request)
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Heating system
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Great location for Northern Lights
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Toilet and shower facilities
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Solar and wind power
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220V for charging
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Hide for watching wildlife
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Living room for good times
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Drying and storage room
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Arctic foxes
Location
Kvíar sits on a peninsula in Iceland's Westfjords, on the land that separates Lónafjörður to the east from Veiðileysufjörður to the west, two of the innermost fjords of the Jökulfirðir, the glacier-carved bay system that opens onto Ísafjarðardjúp
