TORFHÚS EXPERIENCE

“Think Nobu-meets-Noma, via the rich Icelandic fishing grounds of the North Atlantic” – Hotel Seeker

At Torfhús Retreat we are passionate about giving our guests the best all-encompassing Icelandic experience possible. From our architecture and cuisine to our activities and corporate events, we have woven our proud heritage around the best of unpretentious modern luxury.

TORFHÚS CUISINE

As befits cuisine inspired by Icelandic tradition and based on local ingredients, breakfast and dinner are served in our classic Viking Langhus. Stone, reclaimed wood, historical pictures of ancient torfhuses and artefacts such as leathered salmon skins and the repurposed horse drawn cart that now bears breakfast, create an ambience that is authentically Icelandic. Light and airy during the day with glorious views over grazing Icelandic horses to mountains and the glacier beyond, at night the atmosphere changes to a cosy, candlelit mood; the perfect backdrop to the celebrated cuisine of Torfhus Retreat.

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BASALT STONE HOT POOL

Iceland has a long and rich tradition of bathing in warm geothermal pools – one of the country‘s many natural blessings. The many uses of abundant geothermal water no doubt encouraged early settlers to choose this rugged environment and Icelandic people have made full use of them throughout the centuries. Bathing in natural stone hot pools is frequently recorded in Icelandic folklore and at Torfhús Retreat, we are proud to continue the tradition for our guests.

NORTHERN LIGHTS & STARGAZING

Torfhús Retreat is an incredible location for observing the Northern Lights due to its isolated location and zero light pollution. From September to late March this mesmerising display of natural pyrotechnics streaks the sky with dancing streams of green, yellow and red light. Watching the Northern Lights or simply stargazing on a cold winter night from the warmth of your own geothermally-heated basalt stone pool weaves a magic that will leave no guest unchanged.

MEETINGS & EVENTS

Torfhús Retreat has the facilities to operate as a small and exclusive venue for product launches, private off-radar meetings and small conferences.

We are equipped with state-of-the art technical equipment for presentations and can host up to seventy guests for over night stays with seated meeting layouts for up to 70 guests or 100 standing.

All events are tailor-made and offer dining options to suits specific needs and wishes.

Our seating arrangements are as follows:

Classic Cinema style - up to 70 guests.
Hollow square style - 30 guests.
U-shape setting - 24 guests.
Boardroom style - 18 guests.
Classroom style - 24 guests.