Activities in Fljót

Whether you’re staying in Fljót for a short visit or a longer getaway, there are plenty of things to do in the area. Below are links and information about interesting local attractions and activities.

Ketilás Grocery store
Summer opening hours (June 1 – August 15):

Monday–Friday: 12:00–18:00

Saturday: 13:00–17:00

Sunday: Closed

The Swimming Pool at Sólgarðar

Summer opening hours 2025:

Monday: Closed

Tuesday–Friday: 15:00–21:00

Saturday & Sunday: 12:00–17:00

Horseback Riding at Langhús Horse Farm

Langhús Horse Rental offers friendly, personal service and popular riding tours. Their most popular tours include the Viking Tour, the Beach Ride, and Mixed Rides for Everyone.

Sóti Summit Adventures

Sóti Summit offers diverse year-round adventures. The year begins with cross-country ski tours and courses. As winter progresses, backcountry skiing and heli-skiing take center stage, led by certified Icelandic mountain guides through the majestic peaks of northern Tröllaskagi. In spring and summer, days are filled with mountain biking, hiking, and boat trips aboard Örkin in Siglufjörður.

Hiking Trails in Fljót

The Iceland Touring Association (Ferðafélag Íslands) has mapped out 25 diverse hiking trails across the mountain passes and peaks between Fjallabyggð and Fljót, varying in length and difficulty.

Popular routes near Brúnastaðir include:

Uxaskarð (Fljót → Héðinsfjörður):
Begins at Brúnastaðir and leads over to Héðinsfjörður. A scenic 15 km trail that takes about 6–8 hours to complete.

Botnaleið (Fljót → Siglufjörður):
Starts at the Lambanes–Reykir turnoff. This is an 8 km marked route with 700 meters of elevation gain, taking approximately 3–4 hours, offering beautiful views along the way.