The diverse landscapes of the Golden Circle, the Highlands and the South Shore are within easy reach of Torfhús Retreat. There is a huge variety of day trips available ranging from mountain hiking and helicopter sightseeing to visiting geysirs, glaciers and thundering waterfalls.

Accommodates 2 guests in 1 bedroom. Bathroom Room with large bottle vanity products. Comfortable living area and private veranda. Shared geothermically heated and private veranda.

Torfhús Retreat is blend of authentic Icelandic style and relaxed eco-luxury. Inspired by the architecture of the Icelandic Viking farm at nearby Stöng, our traditional Torfhús residences and Torfbaer suites are crafted from local stone, reclaimed wood and turf.

Located in Selfoss, 8.5 miles from Geysir, Torfhús Retreat has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Torfhús Retreat is a snapshot – or, more accurately, a runic stone-carving – of Icelandic life back in the day. Its moss-roofed hideaways were inspired by traditional Icelandic architecture, and its Langhús by the Viking farm settlement at nearby Stöng,;guests can bathe in geothermally heated basalt-stone pools; handsome native horses are bred on-site; and much of the decor is crafted ...

torf-hús n. a peat-shed. Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark : ᛏᚢᚱᚠ-ᚼᚢᛋ Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

2023年11月21日 · Torfhús Retreat strives to harmonize traditional Icelandic culture with relaxed eco-luxury. The accommodations showcase a series of rustic, wood-lined torfhús structures, each providing unparalleled views of Iceland’s snowy mountains and the nearby Langjökull glacier.

By John O’Ceallaigh. Iceland is full of surprises: the first thing I saw when I arrived at Torfhús Retreat was a chef giving a wall a haircut.