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Hostelling International -
West Iceland
HI
Iceland is a non-profit membership organization
established in 1939. The organization is a member of
Hostelling International, a worldwide network of over
4000 hostels in 80 countries with app. 35 million
overnights a year worldwide. Membership
means that the Icelandic hostels fulfill the international
standard for HI hostels.
Since
its inception the organization's main goal has been to
promote and encourage travel with people of all ages,
increasing their knowledge and appreciation of nature
and culture.
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Grundarfjörður
Grundarfjörður Hostel occupies a
charming old house in a small and
picturesque fishing village on the Snæfellsnes
peninsula. The hostel is a stone's throw
from the swimming pool and a few minutes'
walk will take you straight into the
magnificent mountains surrounding the town.
The town itself is the most centrally
located town on the Snæfellsnes peninsula,
offers a multitude of services, and is
within easy reach of all major attractions
and other local towns. The peaceful
atmosphere in Grundarfjörður will give you
the freedom to relax or you can choose to go
kayaking, mountain climbing, scree running,
fishing, golfing, horse-riding and much
more. Bird watching, snowmobiling and whale
watching trips are available in nearby towns.
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Hamar
The
Hostel at Hamar is a friendly old farmhouse
which has been renovated into a Hostel and a
golf lodge. The Hostel is located 4 km from
the town Borgarnes (2,500 inhabitants) where
you find all necessary services. The Hostel
is ideally situated for travelers who are
visiting Borgarfjörður or traveling
to/from the northern and western parts of
Iceland. The nearness to the main road makes
the Hostel ideal for cyclists. Surrounding
the Hostel you will find a 9 hole golf
course. In Borgarnes you will find the
various activities a small town has to
offer. The area around the hostel is ideal
for hiking.
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Stykkishólmur
is the largest town on the Snæfellsnes
peninsula. Fishing is the main occupation,
but it is also an important trading centre.
Stykkishólmur is surrounded by a very
picturesque landscape and islands. The
Hostel is in one of the oldest houses in the
town and has been completely renovated. On
the Hostels own boat you can visit an ornithologist's
paradise, something never to be forgotten.
You will see Cormorants diving, Puffins
burrowing and Kittiwakes nesting on their
basalt cliff haven. You will explore the
island of Purkey, once a thriving sheep
farming community but sadly, a thing of the
past. Fishing? No problem. You can drop your
line over the side and presto! fish ready
for barbequing back on the Hostel's
patio.
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