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Regnbogi yfir Skálanesi

The sympathetically renovated Icelandic farmhouse of Skalanes is set within its own nature reserve at the mouth of Seydisfjordur in the East fjords region of Iceland. Dramatic snow capped mountains, cascading waterfalls, vast sea cliffs, vibrant meadows and secluded sandy beaches are all bounded by the sea, making Skálanes the perfect place for relaxation, learning, contemplation and a different pace of life.

With environmental and economic considerations in mind, we are working towards greater self-sufficiency and are in the early stages of developing a smallholding. It currently consists of a vegetable and herb garden, chickens, ducks, pigs and cows, while not forgetting our very friendly dog Bjartur – Lord of Skalanes! Beyond our own produce and nature’s bounty, we source our ingredients as locally as possible and mainly work with raw ingredients to produce wholesome meals for guests. We bake bread and cakes, brew beer, smoke fish and meat, pick berries and wild herbs and gather honey from our hives in the nature reserve.

We are confident that a stay at Skalanes will leave you with not only a greater understanding of the area but also with many happy memories of the place. As a guest at Skálanes you will have access to a wealth of knowledge not only from our staff but also from the various groups who use the centre each summer as a base for study, research and information exchange. The diversity of on-going projects running at Skálanes gives us access to current thinking on subjects such as ecology, natural history, geology, archeology, conservation, traditional skills, self sufficiency, sustainability and many others, all of which we can pass on to you in as little or as much detail as you wish.

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