Built 1990 in a old traditional icelandic style with turf on the roof, the house fits perfectly into the natural surrounding, offering the ideal conditions for a peaceful stay, with our farm animals close by.

Whatever your interest: overnight stay, a riding vacation, a sightseeing excursion or longer stay in conjunction with the activities on the farm, you are welcome.

Accommodation with or without full board for 18 people in a private house with self-catering located a short distance from the house of the family.

The guesthouse is open all year

The farm and the horses
Austvadsholt is located in a vast open area 100 km east of Reykjavik, close to the river Rangá and in the vicinity of the volcano Hekla. It is a family farm where the horses are the centre of activity, brought up and trained with the requirements of our guests in mind.
The Icelandic horse has “tölt” and “pace” in addition to the gaits common to all breeds of horses. Perfectly adapted for riding in the rugged highlands and volcanic areas as well as the grassy meadows. This enables one to cover long distances comfortably and swiftly.