“The middle-of-nowhere-vibe spurs from the lack of electricity and the resourceful self-sustainability”
“No words could have done justice to what we had in store on Traustholtshólmi these two days in July”
“Who would have thought you could experience absolute isolation so close to Reykjavík.”
What you get
An all inclusive island adventure by the Arctic Circle
Life takes a different shape when you arrive at Traustholtshólmi. It is a complete, all-included, experience where you’ll stay in one of our comfortable Mongolian yurts, and connected to nature, with wool insulated walls and heated by a oven.
You’ll be taken care of from the moment you arrive until the minute you leave, participating in wild salmon catching, harvesting from the centuries old garden and participating in a feast at night, enjoying the bounty of the day. Take your time to explore the island or enjoy lying in the tall grasses listening to the wind.
The Island experience
One night in a yurt for 2 people. Salmon catching, guided tour around the island, evening feast and breakfast included.
Accomodation
3 Yurts that sleep 2
adults and 1 – 2 children each
Amenities
Fire pit
Toilets + Shower. Shared.
Wifi
You won’t be charged yet
Book the whole island
Full exclusive package with everything included. Contact for prices and reservation.
The best part of our stay in Iceland
Clemens
We stayed two nights in one of the yurts and really loved the experience. Traustholtsholmi is such a beautiful island, where you can simply slow down and relax.
We stayed two nights in one of the yurts and really loved the experience. Traustholtsholmi is such a beautiful island, where you can simply slow down and relax.
Tripadvisor
Was it all a dream?
Shannon S
Our stay on the island was my absolute favorite part of visiting Iceland. It was so unbelievably beautiful and peaceful. From the second we met Hakom, we knew we were in good hands
Tripadvisor
Unique Experience, Feeling at one with nature, stunning location... not to mention the greatest sleep you'll ever have!
lovetotravel
It hard to write a review on such a beautiful unique place as its incomparable to anything we had ever done before.
Tripadvisor
The Island
A hidden gem in the raw nature of South Iceland
“ There are three historic gardens on my island. Those are historic gardens. They have been there for hundreds of years and are made with old Icelandic methods. ”
You won’t find many handmade gardens like that anymore in Iceland after the introduction of the tractor when farmers started plowing big fields for their crops. But because Traustholtsholmi is an island, there has never been a tractor out there. You could say that they were never touched by the industrial revolution.
You won’t find many handmade gardens like that anymore in Iceland after the introduction of the tractor when farmers started plowing big fields for their crops. But because Traustholtsholmi is an island, there has never been a tractor out there. You could say that they were never touched by the industrial revolution.
“Everywhere you look,
Hakon’s resourcefulness and
tender care for the
environment is evident.”
Hakon’s resourcefulness and
tender care for the
environment is evident.”
Wild salmon fishing
Participate in catching and enjoying wild salmon the farmers way.
Visitors to Traustholtshólmi are invited to participate in the catching of wild salmon from the river with nets the way local farmers catch their salmon. The day ends in a feast where visitors enjoy the bounty of the day with herbs and vegetables from the island garden.
“The middle-of-nowhere-vibe spurs from the lack of electricity and the resourceful self-sustainability”
“Everywhere you look, Hakon’s resourcefulness and tender care for
the environment is evident.”
the environment is evident.”
Traustholtshólmi is an island within and island. Experience ecotourism on a sustainable and restricted island in the wide and historic Þjórsá river. Get close to Iceland’s nature and participate in island life.
Stories
The joys of slow living in the midnight sun.
Read about the joys of slow living in the midnight sun.
There are three gardens on my island
Catching salmon the traditional way
How to get here
Absolutely secluded but close to everywhere
The Þjórsá river bank is only a 90 minute drive from Keflavik Airport which is connected to major international airports in Europe and N-America. When you get there the owner and single inhabitant, Hakon, welcomes you with his sheep-dog Skuggi (Shadow), and brings you over on a 3-4 minute boat trip.
How to get here
from Reykjavík
from Reykjavík
Get close to Iceland’s unspoilded nature
and come visit Traustholtshólmi
The aim of Traustholtshólmi is to immerse you in local culture and enable you to experience the island’s unspoiled nature on a personal level.
The owner and inhabitant of Traustholtsholmi, Hakon, and his sheepdog Skuggi will welcome you to the island. Hakon spent his summers on the island while growing up and is now following his dream to build a sustainable and ecofriendly space using off the grid solutions.
Feel free to contact me for futher assitance, question or inquiries.
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