Silfurberg

Top choice in East Iceland


Silfurberg is a stunning boutique guesthouse on a secluded rural property about 50km south of Egilsstaðir (30km from Breiðdalsvík). Style, humour and artisanship have been used to convert a barn into first-class accommodation containing four rooms, one suite and delightful, deluxe common areas. The outdoor sauna and dome-enclosed hot-pot are the icing on the cake. Meals by arrangement.


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