Húsafell
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The village Húsafell is situated in the west of Iceland not far from Reykholt in the Reykholtsdalur.
It is interesting because of the natural wonders around it: For example the Hraunfossar, where water comes out from a lava field over a length of about 1 km. They are placed in a setting of birchwood. The trees here grow up to 4 m. The caves of another lava field, Hallmundarhraun are also not too far away, f. ex. the Surtshellir.
The village can be the starting point for excursions on the highlands Arnavatnsheiði. This region is well renowned for the multitude of lakes where it is possible to go fishing.
In the 19th century, there was a colony of artists living at Húsafell, among them f. ex. the Icelandic painter Jóhannes S. Kjarval. Today, the sculptor Páll Guðmundsson works there in creating interesting faces out of stone.
