history

An álfhól is a small wooden house built in Iceland to represent the dwellings of elves, or the huldufólk — the hidden people of Icelandic folklore. Resembling humans, they inhabit a parallel realm within nature, choosing when to become visible.

Legends recorded in the 18th and 19th centuries showed the hidden people to be "near mirror-images of those humans who told stories about them—except they were beautiful, powerful, alluring, and free from care, while the Icelanders were often starving and struggling for existence. The Huldufólk seem in many ways to represent the Icelander's dreams of a more perfect and happy existence."

ALFHOL

Escape the ordinary and step into the hidden world of the Huldufólk at The alfhol hotel.

EXPERIENCE

Start your mornings with a local coffee and freshly baked Icelandic pastries, the perfect fuel for a day of adventure. Unwind by our geothermal pools, letting the natural warmth soothe your spirit as you soak in the stunning views that surround you. For the more adventurous, join our guided elf hunts to explore secluded trails and discover hidden dwellings of the elusive Huldufólk.