Viking Cafe

Top choice in Southeast Iceland


In a wild setting under moodily Gothic Vestrahorn mountain, you’ll find this cool little outpost, where soup, coffee, waffles and cake are served.

Beside the cafe is a small block of rooms – simple, with fabulous surrounds. Doubles/triples with private bathrooms are 25,000/31,400kr, including breakfast.


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