HOTELS AuroraHut - Floating Hotel in the Fjallsarlon Glacier Lagoon

AuroraHut - Floating Hotel in the Fjallsarlon Glacier Lagoon

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Fjallsárlón Iceland West Europe
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Iceland's tourism innovations never cease to amaze. What could possibly be better than watching the colorful Aurora Borealis from a comfy, traditionally designed room in a log house? An environmentally friendly houseboat that can be "installed" anywhere without harming nature! So, you can get up close to places where you would normally only spend a few minutes.

In this case, the Aurora Hut gently floats on the ice-cold waters of the Fjallsarlon Glacier Lagoon. The "igloo boats" are built in Ylivieska, Finland, before being transported to Iceland, where the managing company, Fjallsárlón ehf., takes delivery and places them in the most stunning spots.

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AuroraHut Overnight Adventure on the Fjallsarlon Lagoon

Building each floating hut costs about 50,000 Euros, and there are only three of them for now, so don't expect a cheap stay.

Fjallsarlon Glacier Lagoon Floating Hotel

Photo by Teitur Thorkelsson

The houseboats are said to withstand -50 degrees Celsius (that's -58 Fahrenheit for you, Americans), so you are not likely to get stuck inside it even on the harshest days.

AuroraHut Houseboat in Iceland

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A night's stay on the Aurora Hut includes a trip around the lagoon and a light breakfast/dinner.

AuroraHut Houseboat

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From inside the hut and from its terrace, you can get a perfect view of Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe.

AuroraHut Entrance at Night

Aurora Huts are genuine hideaways. The floating homes are hidden in the lagoon, and it takes a 10-minute boat ride to get to them. So your privacy is guaranteed!

AuroraHut Interior

Photo by Norbphoto

The interior features a double bed designed for couples who need to be at least 20 to be allowed to stay for the night.

Overnight Adventure Aurora Hut - Glacier Lagoon Fjallsarlon

The Aurora Huts are environmentally friendly but nevertheless loaded with extras such as a wireless internet connection, kitchen, a nice sound system, and crazy-good views of the glacier.

AuroraHut Terrace

Photo by Teitur Thorkelsson

There is even a hole in the ground designed for people who love fishing. Those of you who don't, can get a bottle of champagne with a view like this!

Fjallsarlon Glacier Lagoon Boat Transport

Boat transport from and to the AuroraHut

For all of you who are too scared to be trapped in a floating hotel overnight (you cannot go out during your stay) and are looking for something less adventurous, here is a complete list of unique hotels in Iceland.

Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe
Fjallsarlon Glacier Lagoon

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Fjallsárlón Iceland, 785 Öræfi, Iceland


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