Fossatún
Location
Fossatún is located in mid-Borgarfjördur 90 km. from Reykjavík by road nr. 50. The Fossatún
restaurant is situated by Troll Falls a beautiful cascade of small waterfalls in Grímsá, one of Iceland’s premier salmon rivers. In July and Agust the salmon is often seen jumping. In a cliff by the restaurant the face of Drífa is visible. Drífa is the main character in the Last Troll, one of several troll books written by Fosston’s proprietor, Steinar Berg.
Hiking
The Troll Trail is a short walk marked by signs with information, pictures of trolls and troll statues. Set in a gorgeous natural surrounding and offers a magnificent view over the Borgarfjördur-area and Troll Falls. In winter the trail is a popular spot to see the northern lights. The Love Walk is a nice stroll through beautiful nature and down to the Blundsvatn lake. The trail is marked by signs with unique photographs of Icelandic nature and a poem that Icelanders sing out loud when they become
sentimental. The Warm Brook Bluff hike takes only an hour and leads to great awards in the astonishing view.
Recreation
The Troll Games can be played by people of all ages and sizes, as individuals or as a competition between teams. It consists of Troll-golf, Troll-kick, Troll-grip, and many other challenging games. Other outdoor activity is: mini-golf, shuffleboard, skittles, trampolines, outdoor chess, giant play castle and more. After the activity, a dip in the Hot Tub is a good way to relax. Inside at the restaurant Acoustic Iceland can be watched, a program which features Icelandic music and nature or a good music enjoyed from the owners vinyl record collection of 3000 titles. Also local acts pay visits and play from time to time.
