Fljótstunga Tourist Farm

Fljótstunga Tourist Farm is rated 3 out of 5 in the category leisure. Read and write reviews about Fljótstunga Tourist Farm. Fljótstunga is located in one of the largest lava areas in Iceland, also where most of the largest lava caves in the country are. In the land of Fljótstunga is Víðgelmir, one of the largest lava caves in the world and said to be one of its most remarkable. In Fljótstunga there are lava fields, lava caves, fishing rivers, swan lakes, berry fields, one of the oldest sheep gathering still in use, icelandic horses and unique stone formations, all that make beautiful hiking paths. It is a peaceful place, surrounded by glaciers and mountains and in winter a perfect place to see the aurora boreal (northern lights). Find out about the activities at the farm and around. Fljótstunga farm is mentioned in the Sagas as far back as the year 1011. The land has run in one family since the 1800's and is one of the five farms that originally started tourism in the country side in Iceland. In 1991 the people in Fljótstunga took the task of taking care of Víðgelmir lava cave and at the same time being responsibe of showing it to travellers.