HELGAVATN LODGE
WELCOME TO HELGAVATN LODGE
A private winter retreat in Borgafjörður
Set in Borgarfjörður, just 90 minutes from Reykjavík, Helgavatn Lodge is open from October to May and reserved exclusively for one group at a time. Overlooking a wide river valley, it offers a secluded setting in the quiet Icelandic countryside.
With 14 en-suite rooms, a private chef and a dedicated team, the lodge combines complete privacy with ease of a fully hosted stay. Seasonal meals are prepared on site, while attentive service leaves you free to settle in and enjoy the valley at your own pace.
ARRIVAL
ARRIVAL
You arrive and the lodge is already yours
The Lodge
The lodge is arranged around a central living area, with bedrooms extending along two wings. The sitting room, dining room and kitchen form the heart of the lodge, opening onto a veranda overlooking the valley.
There is room for everyone to gather around the table or by the fire, as well as smaller spaces to sit, read or spend time apart.
One Group At A Time
The lodge is always reserved exclusively for one group at a time. There are no other guests and no shared spaces.
The lodge accommodates up to 25 guests, with capacity for up to 30 by prior arrangement.
Everything is in place when you arrive, with a private chef, dedicated service and daily housekeeping throughout your stay.
THE VALLEY
The Valley
Helgavatn is located in Þverárhlíð in Borgarfjörður, West Iceland, approximately 116 km from Reykjavík. The drive takes around 90 minutes.
The lodge stands on a low bluff overlooking the river Þverá, with uninterrupted views across the valley and surrounding countryside. The area is well suited to walking and exploring.
Each season brings a different character to the valley: autumn colours, snow and long winter nights, followed by the returning light and early signs of spring.
THE LODGE
AT THE LODGE
A private residence, shared in its own rhythm.
Meals and Moments
Meals are part of the rhythm of the day, and often some of the best moments of it.
Food is prepared on site, with an emphasis on Icelandic ingredients and the best of each season. Menus are planned around the group and the occasion.
Breakfasts can be long, lunch informal, and evenings spent over dinner, wine and conversation by the fire.
Rooms
The lodge has fourteen en-suite guest bedrooms, arranged along two wings extending from the central living spaces.
Seven are generous double rooms, three are comfortable single rooms, and four are smaller double rooms.
Additional rooms within the lodge are available for larger groups, bringing the total capacity to 30 when required.
Warmth & Water
The barrel sauna and hot tub sit just outside the lodge, overlooking the river and the wide valley beyond.
In winter, snow gathers around the deck. On clear nights, the northern lights are often visible directly from the lodge.
PLAN YOUR STAY
Contact
Tell us how you would like to spend your time, and we will take care of the arrangements.
Drivers, private guides, activities and additional services can all be arranged in advance.