Kópasker is a small village in the north-east part of Iceland. It´s economy is built around services for the surrounding sheepfarms. The Hostel is located in the centre of the town with all necessary services close by. Appr. 33 km from Kópasker is Ásbyrgi which is part of the National Park Jökulsárgljúfur. In the National Park are many interesting places like Hljóðaklettur and Forvöð. Dettifoss is the most powerful waterfall in Europe, but there are also smaller waterfalls in Jökulsá, like Hafragilsfoss and Vígabergsfoss. Many species of birds are found in Melrakkaslétta. Rauðinúpur (which is 30 km from Kópasker hostel) is an ideal place for bird watchers. Best time of the year to observe the birds are in May and September/October. At Snartastaðir there is a very good folk museum. Next Hostels: Akureyri, 191 km - Ytra Lón, 135 km
Quiet place with a lot of activities if desired.
Prices from
Bed price from: 2100.00 ISK
Single Room: 3700.00 ISK
Double/Twin Room: 5800.00 ISK
3 Bed Private Room: 7150.00 ISK
4 Bed Private Room: 9250.00 ISK
Opening times
Opening times (daily/weekly): The reception is open 8-22
Opening times (over the year): 1 May - 15 October
Directions
Bus: A bus goes from Akureyri to Kópasker and Þórshöfn five days a week (Monday to Friday).
Parking: At or near hostel
Location: Located in the north eastern part of Iceland
References
Leave a reference
There are no references yet.