Some questions we get regularly from our guests

Q: When can you see the Northern lights in Iceland?

A: From as early as the end of August and until April there is a good chance of seeing this phenomenon of nature in Iceland. However, you also need clear dark skies, favorable activity from the sun, patience and some luck to see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). We advice our guests to be well prepared and download a good Aurora forecast app on their phone before their trip to Iceland. The Icelandic Met office is also a good source. Click here for their Aurora web forecast.

Q: Can we see the Northern lights at Inni?

A: Yes, our guests often see the Northern Lights from outside our apartments or when relaxing in the hot tubs. However, in general it is best to get to an area where there is little light pollution and where you have a wide view of the Northern sky ... as you never know where or when the lights might pop up. From Inni it is only a few minutes drive towards the shore where you have a wide view and no city lights. In that area it is also easy to find safe places to park.

Q: How far is it from the airport in Keflavik to Inni apartments in Hveragerði?

A: From the international airport in Keflavík it is a 85 km drive to Inni apartments. Guests should estimate at least 80-90 min for the drive.

Q: How far from Reykjavik are Inni apartments?

A: Reykjavik downtown is only 45 km from Hveragerði, making Inni apartments an ideal base if you don‘t want to stay in the city but still close enough to go there for a visit.

Q: How far is it to Reykjadalur hot spring thermal river?

A: From Inni apartments it is just a 3 km drive to the trailhead for the hike. The hike itself is around 1-1,5 hrs to bathing area.

Q: Do we need to book a parking at Inni apartments?

A: No, we have enough free parking spaces for all apartments.

Q: Do we wear swimsuits at the spa area?

A: Yes, as everywhere in Iceland, you need to wear swimsuits.

Q: Do you have washing facilities at Inni apartments?

A: Yes, we have washing facilities for guests at Inni. In units 1-4 we have a combo washer/dryer installed inside the apartments. Guests will also find detergent and instructions on how to operate it. For units 5-9 guests can access a shared laundry in the basement with two washers and a dryer. There they will also find detergent, iron/ironing board and some drying lines.

Q: How far is it to the Golden circle sights from Inni apartments?

A: Inni apartments in Hveragerði are just few kilometres from the crater Kerid (24km) - the first stop on the Golden circle tour. Geysir hot spring is 71 km away, Gullfoss waterfall 81 km and Thingvellir National park 54 km.

Q: Can we drink the tab water at Inni?

Yes you can, the tab water is fresh spring water. Our advice to guests is also that they should never buy bottled still water in shops when traveling in Iceland as the tab just the same or even better.

Q: Are the hot tubs at Inni private?

Guests at the 9 Inni apartments share the outdoor spa area with other guests. We have 2 geothermally heated hot tubs, a spacious steam bath and a sauna that guests can use between 16-23 every day, all year round.

Q: Are there any restaurants in walking distance from Inni apartments?

In Hveragerði you will find several nice restaurants in just a 5-10 minutes walking distance from Inni apartments. See more info on restaurants in Hveragerði here.

Q: What can we do in one day in Hveragerði?

You can start your day by getting some fresh bread, pastries and toppings at Almars Bakery and enjoy your self-made breakfast at Inni apartments (or at the bakery).
After that you head for the Reykjadalur hot spring thermal river and hike up to the valley. Enjoy the scenery and relax bathing in the hot river for a while . (Remember to take towels and swimsuit with you.) Plan at lease 3-4 hrs for the hike.
After returning to Hveragerði it's ideal to enjoy a late lunch at the Greenhouse Foodhall.
In the afternoon you can either visit the Geothermal Park where you can boil an egg in a hot spring and taste a hot spring baked ryebread. Or/and you can visit the ambitious Árnesing Art Museum with their four spacious exhibition halls and elaborate exhibitions, domestic and foreign.
If you have not had enough of bathing you can check out the oldest geothermal outdoor swimming pool in Iceland – Laugaskarð – with a selection of hot tubs and steam-baths.
End the day with a dinner at one of our favorite restaurant in Iceland - Matkráin - serving 'smørrebrød' and Nordic dishes.
If you are a guest at Inni apartments you still have time until 11pm to a relax in the outdoor spa before going to sleep ... zZZzzZZZ

You will find further information on services in Hveragerði here.

Q: What are the best daytrips from Inni if we want to go sightseeing?

A: From Inni apartments you can easily plan day-trips to some of the main sights in the South-West area of Iceland. You could for example plan three different day trips:

The Golden Circle tour: includes the crater Kerid, Þingvellir National park, Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hotspring. Many other sights will be on your way.
The Coast drive: drive along the South coast and on your way you can stop at sights like: Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, Dyrhólaey, Reynisfjara black beach and Vík.
Visit to Reykjavík city: it's only a 44 km drive to the city where you easily can visit all the main sights in a day-trip. See the Hallgrimskirkja church where you can take a lift to the top with a great view over the city, visit Harpa Concert hall and the Pearl Nature museum.

Guests at Inni get access to a Guidebook app that gives them information and tips for their stay on sights, restaurants and more.

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