Iceland’s southern wilderness presents a dreamscape of sparkling glaciers, rugged volcanoes and mossy lava fields. The log cabin-style Hotel Rangá revels in the midst of all this natural beauty, set between the two tiny towns of Hella and Hvolsvöllur, close to the Atlantic coast – it's as impressive a region to explore on long summer days as in the winter months. With no light pollution, this marvellous location is considered the best place to see the Northern Lights. The hotel’s own observatory is equipped for romantic evenings, as well as serious solar observations and astrophotography (nirvana, surely, for lovers who are passionate about science).
Chief among Rangá’s 52 well-appointed rooms are a handsome wood-panelled Royal Suite and an Icelandic Suite with revolving lounge floor, allowing guests to effortlessly swap sofa for dining table without losing sublime views from the floor-to-ceiling window. Gourmets will delight in the restaurant: beautifully presented contemporary Nordic cuisine, led by local seasonal ingredients.
