ICELANDIC TIMES - Land og saga

www.alafoss.isHotel Budir in Snæfellsnes peninsulaThe hotel’simmediatesurroundings arequite remarkableand it is wellworth exploringthe historicalbackground of thesite, which oncehoused a prominenttrading centre.An Unforgettable Stay Underneath a GlacierThe exceptionally warm summerwill soon come to an end givingvisitors the chance to experiencethe “true” Iceland. There is reallyno feeling that beats stayingunder a towering glacier with thenorthern lights dancing abovewhile enjoying some genuineIcelandic delicacies.Hótel Búðir on the Snæfellsnespeninsula gives guests the chanceto do exactly that – it is positionedclose to the majestic and inspiringSnæfellsjökull glacier and is knownto be one of the best sites in Icelandto gaze at the often elusive northernlights. The hotel’s immediatesurroundings are quite remarkableand it is well worth exploring thehistorical background of the site,which once housed a prominenttrading centre.Hotel Budir is renowned for its topquality restaurant. When possible,the restaurant uses only localmaterials, be it fish from the localmarkets or salad dressings made fromlocal flowers. During the autumnand winter months, be sure to try theseasonal wild game dishes.1896The hotel can accommodate bothindividuals and groups of all sizes andis ideal for workshops or companymeetings. Hotel Budir is only a twohour drive from Reykjavík, offeringthe peace and quiet of the country,while not too far away from maintransport hubs and cultural intrigue.For business travel, the hotel canaccommodate up to workshops for100 people and has a fully equipped40 person conference room. Forsmaller meetings there are severalsmaller rooms around the hotelsuited for that purpose (be sureto enquire about the cartographyroom.) All technical equipment issupplied on location.Whether on a business trip orrelaxing holiday, the Snæfellsnespeninsula itself offers abundantactivities and attractions such ashiking, glacier snowmobiling, fishingand many more.The rooms are very comfortableand come in various sizes. Everyroom comes with a TV, DVD,telephone, clock wireless net anda hairdryer. Breakfast is included.For more information and bookinggo to www.hotelbudir.isSJÁALDRIÐ 2010WOOL SWEATERS,BLANKETS & ACCESORIES,TRADITIONAL CRAFTSAND MODERN ARTWARMTH FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY!ÁLAFOSSVEGUR 23MOSFELLSBÆROPEN: MON -FRI 9:00 - 18:00& SAT 9:00 - 16:008