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-Ytra Lón at Langanes
At World’s End
Ytra Lón offers you some of Iceland‘s
best bird watching locations.
activities in the area are bird-watching
and egg collecting, horseback
riding, hiking tours and angling, to
name a few. The staff at the hostel is
extremely friendly and can arrange
transportation or guided hikes out to
the peninsula.
The stay at the hostel is also an
experience in itself, as the proprietors
also run a sheep farm on location.
You can observe the day-to-day life of
Icelandic sheep herders and if you’re
lucky you can witness and partake
in the “sauðburður” season, which
is when the sheep start giving birth.
Sauðburður usually starts in May.
Ytra Lón offers a wide variety of
accommodation – including sleeping
bag, made-up beds and has recently
opened a new wing with fully
equipped apartments, which are ideal
for families and groups.
For many Iceland‘s biggest appeal
is it‘s remoteness and tranquility
and Iceland doesn‘t get more
remote and tranquil than
Langanes peninsula. On Langanes
you‘ll find Ytra Lón, a friendly farm
hostel run by a Dutch-Icelandic
family, from where you can explore
Langanes‘ abundance of beautiful
and splendid landscapes.
Situated on the north-eastern corner
of Iceland, the peninsula is virtually
void of inhabitants, except for a large
bird population. It is therefore the
ideal place for nature lovers who want
to experience nature far away from
the bustle of city life - in fact no other
hotel in Iceland is situated further
from Reykjavík than Ytra Lón.
Birdwatchers and nature lovers are
in luck, as just 25 km from Ytra Lón
you’ll find the best conditions in
Europe to view the Northern Gannet
and other species as well, even the
rare Brünnich’s Guillemot.
Visiting the furthest peak of Langanes,
named Fontur, is a unique experience
in itself and if not for the diligent work
of cartographers throughout the
centuries you’d be forgiven thinking
that it’s the world’s end. Except for a
single lighthouse and your travelling
companions you’ll be totally free from
all signs of civilization. Among other
Ytra Lón have also set up a new
venture named Art Hostel – Ytra
Lón where artits and art students
from all over the world will convene
and work together using Langanes
as an inspiration. Ytra Lón will of
course provide accommodation and a
working space for the artists.
For further information and booking
contact +354 468 1242, +354 846
6448 or ytralon@visitlanganes.com
Website: www.visitlanganes.com
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