Where everybody wants to stay .................... longer

ABOUT US

Cuddle into nature in your private cottage, in Husavik, on the scenic  " Diamond circle",  the Husavik- Dettifoss- Myvatn- Husavik round trip journey.  The location is extraordinary,  as it has a breathtaking view, abundant bird-life, spectacular nature, wildlife, country comfort ,urban activities and services in town (only 3 minutes drive/20min walk).  If you are looking for comfort,  privacy,  peace,  tranquility and stunning view,  THIS IS YOUR PLACE!

Here is our story......

KALDBAKS-KOT

-where everybody wants to stay .......longer-

OUR COMMITMENT TO A HUMAN AND
ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY STAY

Our goal is to provide our guests with environmentally friendly cottages by keeping them free of fragrance, mold, chemicals, smoking and solvents.

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This is how we do it:

The houses are all natural solid wood from Estonia where forestry is under control, supervised and certificated by EEC. They are built with natural, solvent free, and non-toxic building materials with minimal negative human impact.

Chemicals and cleaning agents in our daily lives can be hazardous to our health and often are the cause of symptoms such as headaches, restless sleep, muscular pain, fatigue, etc.

Therefore, procedures are to clean and wash with fragrance free detergents and earth friendly chemicals. This is to suit people who suffer from allergies, respiratory problems or chemical sensitivity.

When you enter our houses you might smell the sulfur from our hot water which we used to clean your house.

- The duvets and pillows are washed frequently at 60°C.

- The floor has no carpet, only small “cozy mats” which are machine washed frequently.

We do all our best to take part in environmental issues, therefore, for example, we recycle in our daily lives.

We also use clean energy from ON Power’s renewable sources for electricity consumption.

And as we are committed to environmental sustainability, one of our goal is to carbon neutralize every stay. To achieve this, we have been planting trees around the cottages for decades (yes, all trees around the cottages were planted by hand by us).

In other words, by staying at Kaldbaks-kot Cottages, all our guests support Icelandic nature.”

OUR SERVICES

BREAKFAST

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Breakfast buffet in the old stable, calm music, soft candlelight, scent of fresh coffee...

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A breakfast basket delivered to the door of your cottage!

TRANQUILITY

Long walking paths along the lakes, great views, clean fresh air, nature ...

and absolutely no disturbance. 

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HOT TUB

Three hot tubs are on the property accessible for our guests, all of them with great views over the Lakes and Skjálfandi Bay.

SELF-CATERING

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All our houses have a fully equipped kitchen for you to prepare your own meals.

Each house has as well a charcoal  barbecue at the porch.

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HOUSEKEEPING & CLEANING

You have the option to get housekeeping and cleaning or stay as self-catering and leave the cottage as clean as it was when you entered.

FISHING & BOATING

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Kaldbaks-kot is located beside Kaldbakstjarnir Lakes where you can go fishing or row in a boat.  Either bring a fishing rod or enquire at the reception. There are two small boats that you can set out upon the lake, at your own risk.

GALLERY

A PERFECT LOCATION

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WHALE WATCHING

Húsavík is the Whale watching capital of Iceland. First of all join The Original Whale Watching Tour from Húsavík – The Whale Capital of Iceland.
Or go carbon-neutral on the Húsavík Silent Whale Watching tour.
 For a bit of speed and adrenaline go see the whales on RIB speedboats for GG2 Big Whale Safari & Puffins. We also hgihly recommend to visit Flatey (Flat) Island in Skjalfandi Bay.

LEISURE ACTIVITIES

The  Golf  Course  in Husavik (Katlavöllur) is one of the most challenging 9-hole golf courses you can find in the World!

The Geo Sea baths are a perfect combination of sea and geothermal water, with a view almost as fantastic as the one from our cabins ;)

CULTURAL SITES

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In Húsavík enjoy the museums and cultural sites. The Maritime Exhibition and the new, Man and Nature – 100 years in Þingeyjarsýslur can be found in the Disctrict Cultural Center. An Art Gallery is located on the top floor and a multipurpose showroom is located on the ground floor.

For a more adventurous experience visit the fantastic Exploration Museum. And be sure to not miss out on Húsavík's most popular attraction, the Húsavík Whale Museum.

BIRD SAFARI

The cottages at Kaldbakur are situated next to Kaldbakstjarnir Lakes, an outfall from the geothermal electricity plant which supplies Husavik with electricity. The cottages sit just above a major nesting area for birds. There is a beautiful bird sanctuary between the cottages and the fjord with walking trails throughout. Many Icelandic bird species can be observed straight from the cottage terraces. Binoculars are to be found in every cottage.

DIAMOND RING ROAD

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Here is the webpage for Diamond circle. Kaldbakskot is strategically located by the exceptional Diamond ring road. Many of the most stunning  and beautiful places in Iceland are on the route; to mention a few: Ásbyrgi, Hljóðaklettar, Dettifoss, Mývatn, Jarðböðin, Námaskarð Dimmuborgir and Goðafoss.

Here is the first webpage made by the founder of Kaldbaks-Kot.

HORSE RIDING

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The first people to settle Iceland brought horses with them from Norway, as well as other domestic animals. The horses, now called Iceland horses, are small and sometimes referred to as ponies. The breed has been isolated in the country for over 1100 years and is therefore considered a unique breed. Just 3 km (2 mi) from Kaldbaks-Kot you can go horseback riding at Saltvík.