FAQ
FAQ
First thing that is good to know is that the road to Borgarfjörður eystri, road number 94, is paved all the way from Egilsstaðir and into town. That does include the mountain pass, Vatnsskarð eystra.
Driving downhill, down Vatnsskarð eystra in winter.
During the winter months, a 4×4 car is recommended as well as a car that has studded tires, at least having one of the two is pretty important. The most important is that you keep an eye out for the road conditions when you are traveling around Iceland in winter. Websites such as The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration, Iceland Met Office, and SafeTravel are important sites to visit regularly on your travels during winter time.
We here at Blábjörg Resort are very flexible when it comes to the road being blocked to get to Borgarfjörður eystri, and you not being able to make it to Borgarfjörður eystri. If the road is blocked and the road authorities have advised not to travel over Vatnsskarð eystra mountain pass, we will offer a free cancellation. However, this also needs to be in cooperation with us here at Blábjörg Resort.
Driving in Iceland during the winter months can be like a magical adventure, but it can also be filled with blizzards and snow! Your mindset needs to be set to it and that will make the travels better for everyone.
The drive to Borgarfjörður eystri from Egilsstaðir is a little over 70 km and takes about 50 minutes. You head onwards on road 94, taking you on a paved road in a flat landscape all the way from Egilsstaðir to Vatnsskarð eystra. Vatnsskarð eystra is the mountain pass you need to drive past, and it reaches up to 430 m above sea level.
In summertime you do not need to drive a 4×4 car nor do you need studded tires, you can pass the mountain pass on a normal car.
During winter time, it is good to have either one of the two mentioned; 4×4 or studded tires. If you happen to have both, that’s even better, but not mandatory. Please see the info under “What are the road conditions in winter?” For more information on how to prepare yourself for traveling around Iceland during winter time.
In Iceland, the weather is always unpredictable. Therefore, you must always be prepared for shift changes in temperatures and conditions.
During winter months, November-March, the temperature can be all from -15°C up to +5°C.
During the summer months, June-August, the temperature can go all from 0°C up to 25°C.
Spring, April- May are usually mild, often with a bit of snow and a few frosty days.
Autumn, September-October, often brings a cold refreshing breeze. The winter frost starts sneaking in, freezing the ground during the night. This is also a super colorful time, as the grass and leaves start to become red, orange, yellow, and brown.
All in all, the weather in East Iceland is cold and snowy in the winter, and moderate in summertime.
There are multiple things available in town. See more information about the area here:
Find more information about the Puffin on our Blog:
Víknaslóðir hiking area around Borgarfjörður eystri is a true hikers paradise. To get more information, visit the official web site for Borgarfjörður eystri:
HIKING & WALKING AT BORGARFJÖRÐUR EYSTRI
In Borgarfjörður eystri there are options for activity in town. See more options here: About Borgarfjörður eystri
You can book a Rib Safari Tour with Puffin.is, rent a bike and/or go on a bike tour with FjordBikes, enjoy Musterið Spa&Wellness here at Blábjörg, visit Lindarbakki Turf house or simply take a relaxing stroll around the small village of Bakkagerði.
The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are visible all over Iceland, you only need a little solar activity, clear skies, and some good luck!
When looking for Northern lights, it is important to know that light pollution can mask the northern lights, finding an area free of light pollution is highly recommended.
If we look at the year as a whole- here are things to consider while chasing the aurora:
November – February: We have darkness, but the weather is rather unstable, cloud coverage can be a limiting factor.
March: The weather is more stable, and we still have enough darkness in the evenings.
April: until the middle of April, we have plenty of darkness, so Northern Lights can still be seen. After mid-April, the daytime starts to outweigh the nighttime.
May-August: May, June, and July are simply the months of the year when we have 24 hrs of daylight. Late August, it will be dark enough in the evenings to see Northern Lights- if you´re lucky!
September: A great month for Northern Lights! Stable weather conditions and dark evenings.
October: The weather is still more often stable, and we have plenty of darkness in the evenings.
We consider ourselves rather lucky here at Blábjörg Resort, as you do not need to go far from your patio or the pier to escape light pollution.
You can always predict the Northern Lights for the evening by looking at the cloud coverage forecast from the Icelandic Weather Station, you can find it here: Cloud Coverage Forecast!
However, keep in mind that there are 3 types of cloud coverage that we see on this chart, low clouds, middle clouds, and high clouds.
High clouds: They have the least effect on viewing the northern lights compared to the other two. They are at a greater distance from earth or about 3-8.000 m out. They are also a lot lighter than the other clouds, which makes them vaporous.
Middle clouds: They have the most effect on your chance of seeing the light or not. In that case, it is important to try and seek out a gap in the cloud coverage where there might be a possibility to see the lights. These middle clouds are located about 2-4.000 m from Earth.
Low-clouds: These ones can be tricky! They can reach from the ground and only up to 2.000 m from the earth. So putting this in perspective, in Iceland most of our mountains do not even reach up to 2.000 m in height, which makes it easy for the clouds to get “trapped” by the mountains. In these cases, it is not good to be in a fjord or a valley where the clouds can get stuck and block your view.
Musterið Spa is not included in your accommodation and needs to be booked separately. We offer our guests reduced prices when booking the spa – please contact musterispa@blabjorg.is for more information. More information here: MUSTERIÐ SPA
Access to the spa is included in all wellness treatments. For further details and prices visit our website www.blabjorg.is
Musteri Spa offers great possibilities for relaxation and wellness, for your body and your spirit.
Here you can experience tranquility and relaxation while enjoying the view over the fjord. A perfect way to unwind after a long day of exploring or simply just to treat yourself!
For Frystiklefinn Restaurant we highly recommend booking a table in advance to secure you a table.
Follow this link to see our menu and to book a table: FRYSTIKLEFINN RESTAURANT
Our restaurant, Frystiklefinn, offers a tasty menu including both classic International and traditional Icelandic dishes, all homemade and using the freshest local ingredients.
A friendly and welcoming atmosphere awaits you at Blábjörg!
Accommodation
INDIVIDUAL BOOKINGS
When 6 or fewer people are traveling together, it is considered to be an individual booking. Cancellations can be made without cancellation fees up until 24 hrs prior to arrival, based on the 15:00 check-in time.
If cancellations are received within 24 hrs, a cancellation fee of 100% will be charged.
Group bookings
When 7 or more people are traveling together, it is defined as a group booking. Prepayments are not demanded for group bookings, however, we reserve the right to demand prepayments if we see fit, for example in a case of a new clients booking. Name lists should be delivered within a minimum of 4 weeks before arrival.
- If canceling 8 weeks or earlier, no cancellation fees are added
- If canceling 8-6 weeks prior to arrival 10% cancellation fee is added
- If canceling 6-4 weeks prior to arrival 50% cancellation fee is added
- If canceling 4-2 weeks prior to arrival 90% cancellation fee is added
- If canceling within 2 weeks prior to arrival, a cancellation fee of 100% is added
Restaurant bookings for groups:
The following terms and conditions apply for group bookings at Frystiklefinn Restaurant:
– When booking groups, of 10 or more, we offer 1 free meal for the group leader, guide, or driver
– Only groups that have booked the entire guesthouse may use the communal kitchen. The kitchen must be cleaned and left in an acceptable state, or else an extra cleaning fee of a minimum of 30.000 ISK will be added.
– Groups, 7 persons or more, that have only partially booked the guesthouse are therefore required to book a table at our restaurant no later than 7 days prior to arrival and need to notify of their chosen menu no later than 3 days prior to arrival. The group menu can be found on our web page.
– A cancellation up to 10% of the total number of groups, can be canceled with 3 days’ notice.
– Cancellations must always be delivered in writing to our email, bookings@blabjorg.is
– Cancellations that are received within the 3-day notice are fully charged
Musterið Spa bookings
Individuals as groups must always book Musterið Spa in advance to secure a spot.
Cancellations or changes must always be made 24 hrs prior to the booked time. If canceled or changed within the 24hrs cancellation policy, a full charge will be charged for booked time, therapies, and spa bookings.
