Klængshóll Lodge in Skíðadalur Valley or Raven
Hill Lodge in Ski Valley as it would translate to in English, will be your home during your stay with us. The Lodge is an ancient sheep farm that's been continually habited from the time of the
settlement of the Vikings in Iceland in circa 850AD. The last sheep farmers at Klængshóll were the grandparents of Bergmenn Mountain Guides owner Jökull Bergmann and he grew up on
the farm working as a shepherd in the mountains of the Troll Peninsula.
The farm house was built in the late fifties and maintains the classic appearance of the houses built in that era with a large kitchen/dining room which was the heart, soul and meeting place of
the whole family in those days and many bedrooms of varying sizes. Another classic part of the architecture of these mid twentieth century farm houses is the large entry way used in the preparation
of foods for storage and many other tasks. This entry way now serves as our ski and boot room. As most farmhouses in Iceland the exterior is white washed with a bright red roof, the traditional color
of an Icelandic farm, a tradition brought on by the fact that for decades those were the only two colors available at the coops around the country.
There is room for up to 12 guests in single to triple rooms with shared bathroom facilities. The rooms are spacious, and bright with comfortable beds, decorated in a simple Scandinavian fashion.
There is a large living room with comfortable couches a TV, wireless high speed internet and an extensive library for your use. In 2012 we are also very pleased to offer two new cabins with 4 new
double rooms with ensuite bathrooms. This is the first step in our expansion plans which include 4 more cabins in the next couple of years as well as a brand new ski/boot room and workshop.
Every day after skiing we will visit our own spa or one of the geo thermal baths in the region for a hot soak, an Icelandic tradition where we can mingle with the locals and catch up on the
latest news on fishing and farming.
Klængshóll Spa is our very own spa house, built in 2011 featuring a massage room, sauna, showers and a great outdoor hot tub, overlooking the surrounding peaks. There is simply
nothing like a good massage and a little sauna/hot tub action after a long day of first descents.
All meals are served in our country style kitchen/dining room and prepared by our great chef Sonja Eygloardottir, a local culinary legend. The focus is on local products such as organic lamb,
fresh fish and game meats such as goose, with great emphasis on using what nature provides in the region. Vegetarians need not worry for Sonja is well versed in the ways of the no meat people. At our
bar we have a good selection of locally brewed beer, spirits and wine.
We ski right out of the door of Klængshóll Lodge with one of our signature runs The Horse giving you over 1200m or 4000ft of vertical descent right back to the front door. When not
skiing right from the lodge we use 4x4 vehicles to access the goods all over the Troll Peninsula.
