Afangi is a mountain hut located on the F35 road. Nearby is a viewpoint of the artificial Blöndulón Lake (57 km2) serving the nearby Blöndstöd power plant. The power plant itself is located in a safe room at a depth of more than 200 meters.
For motorized tourists, the nearby Hveravellir, which lies not far to the south, or the Kerlingarfjoll, which lies a little farther away and in the Asgardur mountains, are certainly more interesting.
For hikers and cyclists, on the other hand, Afangi is a good stop on the way to or from Hveravellir or Kerlingarfjoll.
Afangi – tips and practical information
- The price of accommodation in Afangi is 7900 ISK ($56.50) per person. Breakfast costs 1900 ISK ($13.50).
- The price of breakfast is also 1900 ISK ($13.50).
- The facility has 32 beds (four people in each of the 8 rooms).
- There is also a fully equipped kitchen at Afangi, as well as a dining room, a bar with hot meals (worth ordering in advance), drinks and snacks.
- While staying at Áfangi, you’ll be able to use the hot tub – a great way to relax after a long hike.
- Reservations should be made by phone: +354 452 4202 or email: afangi@afangi.is
How to get to Afanga
To get to Afangi, you need to take Route 35 (sometimes: F35; Kjalvegur). This road will lead you to your destination. The hostel is located slightly west of the road, near the viewpoint and where the road passes right next to the lake.
In the summer, buses arrive here. The SBA-Nordurleid line offers regular service via Hveravellir (on the Kjölur route), with daily departures from Reykjavik and Akureyri.
