Kriunes Hotel in Reykjavik

zuletzt aktualisiert am 05.01.2010

&quot,Kríunes Hotel&quot, is situated in an unspoilt natural environment by a beautiful lake. Only 15 km from Reykjavík center.

ACCOMMADATION
Kriunes is exceptionally comfortable and peaceful place providing good quality for its guests.

The facility is fairly new, the rooms spacious, well fitted and each room with bathroom. There are also bigger rooms (suites) with shower and bathtub.

The general area is spacious. Sitting room is large with fireplace and a beautiful view over lake Elliðavatn, mountains Akrafjall, Esja and Bláfjöll among other things. The bar and other facilities are very comfortable. From the terrace is a beautiful view over the lake and the mountains.

Good meals
The dining area, where breakfast is served as well with other meals, is friendly (cosy). Kríunes offers all meals, the wild and tasty trout from the Ellidavatn is a very popular choice.

Bridalsuit/or a nice treat for an occasion
Suites (bridal suites) are a favorable choice for those who desire a nice treat.
We pride ourselves in doing our best to meet our customer’s requirements.

ACTIVITIES
At Kriunes all sorts of trips can be organized for groups and firms. Boats, horses, cycling, jogging etc.

Boats
Boats for rowing, foot petal boats and canoes are provided. Good choice for families and individuals to make the most of the adventure on the lake.

Fishing
Fishing permits are sold at Kríunes. Mainly two types of wild trouts are in the lake Ellidavatn. Fishing rods can be least. Boats are also a fine option to use for fishing.

Horses
In the area is the biggest combination of horse farms in the whole world. Around 15.000 horses are kept within a space of 25 kilometers making the atmosphere very special. Many beautiful horse-riding roads are within the area in a very beautiful natural surrounding. Few horse rentals are available in the area.
Organised horse-riding can take from 1 to 6 hours.

Walking - running - cycling
There are all types of marked routs for jogging, horses, cycling etc. In the general vicinity as well as in the folk park Heidmork which is at the east side of Ellidavatn. It is also possible to walk, run or cycle to the center of Reykjavik.

Swimming pools
Many swimming pools are in Reykjavik Arbaearlaug and Breidholtslaug closest to Kriunes, about 5 kilometers away.

Museums
All types of museums are in Reykjavik, Arbaearsafn closest to Kriunes, where a part of the Icelandic saga is pisplayed. Shops are close by where all necessities can be obtained. The biggest mall in the country, Smaralind is only a few minutes drive away.

Guides
Most times a guide can be available for fishing, hiking and sightseeing.

SHUTTLE SERVICE
Kriunes offers shuttle service for guests to Reykjavik center, to and from swimming pools, museums, restaurants etc for a reasonable price. We can pick our guests up
At the bus-terminal or other arrival places in Reykjavik free of charge. We also offer sightseeing trips with around Reykjavik and trips to the country such as Gullfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir etc. At a reasonable price. Also shuttle to and from Leif Eiriksson International Airport.

We can provide adventure trips and mountain trips for guests, such as trips into the glaciers, snow- and dog sledges, trips to caves, rafting, whale-watching and bird watching.

Wegbeschreibung

Kríunes is within the general area of the capital about 15 kilometers from the down town center of Reykjavik and a short distance from different services such as stores, swimming pool, museum and only few minutes drive to the mall Smaralind. Kríunes is by the lake Ellidavatn with its exceptional environmental beauty, trees and birdlife etc. As well as fishing of wild trout in the lake. The folk park Heidmork is within walking distance and there are many beautiful running and jogging paths in the area.

Kríunes combines the privilege of the city and the peacefulness of the countryside.
Kríunes is therefore a good choice for those who want to stay in the city and at the same time enjoy the peacefulness of the outdoor and exceptional beauty of the nature.

The road from Keflavík airport (Leif Eiriksson airport) to Kríunes is easy as can be observed on the small map (about 47 kilometers)

Driving instructions from Keflavik airport to Kriunes.

Trip mileage meter at zero. Travel towards Reykjavik on road 41. Pass very large aluminum factory on the left at 34.4 km. (21 miles). Turn right at second set of traffic lights at 40.3 km. Sport center with curved roof is seen on the left immediately after turn. Carry on until 46 km., turn right before going under the road-bridge and turn right at the traffic lights on top of the road-bridge. A pyramid-shape church can now be seen on the left. Carry on, pass Shell garage on the left at 47.8 km. Pass two sets of traffic lights. The road now goes through more rural area. Turn right before crossing a road bridge with distinctive metal railing. The road (Vatnsendavegur) takes you to a roundabout where you turn the last away road to the right toward the lake, a road called Breidahvarf, take the next right turn at road Funahvarf and follow to the end where you take a left turn. You will now see a sign showing access to Kriunes guesthouse. Meter reads aprox. 52 km. (32 miles) on arrival. In case of difficulties call us