{"id":590,"date":"2026-06-18T07:27:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T07:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vikingcottages.is\/?page_id=590"},"modified":"2026-08-27T06:29:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T06:29:01","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vikingcottages.is\/?page_id=590","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"590\" class=\"elementor elementor-590\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89bc802 e-flex e-con-boxed elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"89bc802\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b095ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4b095ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">VIKING COTTAGES AND APARTMENTS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d3cc33 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"2d3cc33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a4e344 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a4e344\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"48px\">Welcome to Viking Cottages, a homely and cosy accommodation in North Iceland, located just a short drive across Eyjafjordur from Akureyri. Our mission is to offer travellers a home while exploring Iceland. Our houses are surrounded by stunning nature and beautiful views, making Viking Cottages the perfect place to relax between adventures in North Iceland.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e2eb9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-gallery\" data-id=\"1e2eb9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Viking%20Cottages%20and%20Apartments&#038;t=m&#038;z=12&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Viking Cottages and Apartments\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Viking Cottages and Apartments\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42ce425 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"42ce425\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0ed044 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c0ed044\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\nLOCATION<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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Surrounded by nature yet within easy reach of the city, the location offers a peaceful retreat with beautiful views across the fjord towards Akureyri. Akureyri Airport is approximately a 7-minute drive away, while the city&#8217;s shops, caf\u00e9s, restaurants and attractions are also easily accessible. Away from the city lights, Viking Cottages offers excellent conditions for experiencing the Northern Lights during Aurora season, as well as the Midnight Sun and long summer evenings during the warmer months.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c0db1c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5c0db1c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-272b293 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"272b293\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e1f24e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e1f24e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SURROUNDINGS AND <br> ACTIVITIES<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2abe45e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"2abe45e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6974ece elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6974ece\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The location of Viking Cottages provides easy access to both Akureyri and the many attractions and activities of North Iceland. The surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventures, including hiking, horse riding, kayaking, swimming, diving and golf. You can hike Mt. S\u00falur, enjoy horse riding under the Midnight Sun, or simply explore the beautiful landscapes surrounding Eyjafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur.<\/p><p>During winter, the region offers skiing, cross-country skiing, dog sledding, snowshoeing and ice fishing, along with many other seasonal activities. With so much to experience throughout the year, Viking Cottages is a convenient base for exploring the region.<\/p><p>North Iceland is also perfect for scenic day trips. Explore the shores of Eyjafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, visit the spectacular waterfalls Go\u00f0afoss and Dettifoss, discover the unique landscapes of Dimmuborgir and M\u00fdvatn, or head to H\u00fasav\u00edk for whale watching. 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