Hotel Edda Skogar

The hotel building was designed by Icelands famous architect Gudjon Samuelsson who designed many of Icelands most recognized buildings such as Hallgrimskirkja church and The National Theater - The hotel is located in two buildings - The building was originaly built as Skogar Lower Secondary School and then used as a hotel during the summer time - Now the school has closed and the building is only used as a hotel - The reception - restaurant and part of the rooms are located in the main building - One lounge and more rooms are in the second building which is located in a just 2 minutes walking distance - Every room is equipped with a wash basin and shared bathroom facilities is located on each floor - There is a stunning south coast scenery rising from the remains of an ancient settlement stretching back more than 1000 years that provides the backdrop for the Hotel Edda Skogar - This is the neighborhood of giant glaciers and black sand beaches that contrast with the green beauty of the Skogar forest - Skogar is home to one of Icelands best and most popular heritage museums - Nearby natural attractions include the magnificent Skogafoss waterfall - Eyjafjallajokull glacier and Dyrholaey sea arch