In Básar‘s vicinity there are hiking trails suitable for everybody. Both large and small feet can hike the „Básar-circle“, which is about one hour hike. There is a beautiful view from Réttarfell mountain, and Útigönguhöfði mountain is suitable for those who prefer more exercising. Hvannárgil canyon is like a wonderland.
There are 2 cabins at Básar. Hut 1 which accommodates 55 people and hut 2 which accommodates 20 people.
Open daily from breakfast to evening.
Serves light meals, snack and hot & cold drinks.
Local Ranger at Fimmvörðuháls hut
+354 893 4310 (only answering from June 17th - August 31st).
Head office, Reykjavik
Ferðafélagið Útivist
Katrínartúni 4
105 Reykjavík
Sími: 562 1000
Vsk númer 23533