Lýtingsstaðir - Horseback Riding in Iceland

Lýtingsstaðir - Horseback Riding in Iceland Lýtingsstaðir offers riding tours and cottage accommodation. The OLD STABLE, build of turf is an We are open all year around. Contact us for more information!

Come and experience the Icelandic horse in its natural environment and in a unique way. We offer short and long riding tours, riding holidays on the farm and accommodation in three wooden cottages. Our OLD STABLE, build of turf is an exhibition to introduce you to the Icelandic HORSES&HERITAGE. Where else in Iceland could a place like this be as Skagafjörður is considered to be the Cradle of the I

celandic horse? We welcome individual travelers as well as groups and offer an informative visit of the OLD STABLE. The exhibition can be visited all year around, is open daily from 09:00 - 18:00 between June 1st until August 31st and by request during other times. Just let us know when you will come for a visit and we open for you. We have also horses for sale from our own breed, in different ages and different stages of training.

Born this morning 😍Spá gave birth to this pretty foal after Hákon. Couldn’t see yet if it is a girl or boy.
07/06/2026

Born this morning 😍
Spá gave birth to this pretty foal after Hákon. Couldn’t see yet if it is a girl or boy.

The most beautiful time of the year! 🤩
25/05/2026

The most beautiful time of the year! 🤩

Our first new saddles have arrived, delivered by Benni himself 🥰
25/05/2026

Our first new saddles have arrived, delivered by Benni himself 🥰

By the way: the first foals have arrived 🤩This one is out of Hespa frá Lýtingsstöðum and after Gabriel frá Þúfum.
25/05/2026

By the way: the first foals have arrived 🤩
This one is out of Hespa frá Lýtingsstöðum and after Gabriel frá Þúfum.

Isn’t that a perfect color match 🤩HarmonySveifla
22/05/2026

Isn’t that a perfect color match 🤩

Harmony

Sveifla

We went to fetch a few riding horses from the winter pasture tonight as the season is getting in full swing very soon. I...
20/05/2026

We went to fetch a few riding horses from the winter pasture tonight as the season is getting in full swing very soon. It’s always nice to meet these guys again after the winter-break (which starts at latest at the end of October). They look fantastic and have been roaming around which means they will be in perfect condition after 1-2 training rides.

We have been working with a bunch of youngsters during the last weeks and it is always so great to see them developing 🤩...
17/05/2026

We have been working with a bunch of youngsters during the last weeks and it is always so great to see them developing 🤩
Here is Hrói Höttur (left) , son of Rauðhetta and Óðinn, going out for a short ride for the first time.

Winter is back as usual during the lambing season which keeps us very busy these days. Our “horses and heritage” group t...
01/05/2026

Winter is back as usual during the lambing season which keeps us very busy these days. Our “horses and heritage” group today got a sneak peek of the harsh weather conditions Iceland offers from time to time 😅

Lovely morning in April.Sun is shining, snow is melting, the young horses are doing well and the dogs chill around.     ...
22/04/2026

Lovely morning in April.
Sun is shining, snow is melting, the young horses are doing well and the dogs chill around.

Our guests are very international these days 🥰Puerto Rico, Spain, China, Sweden, Germany and Iceland.What they come for?...
17/04/2026

Our guests are very international these days 🥰
Puerto Rico, Spain, China, Sweden, Germany and Iceland.
What they come for? Horse riding, farm visits, accommodation, our “Horses&Heritage” program and visiting The Old Stable and the Icelandic sheepdog Heritage center.
Feels like summer 🥳

Address

Lýtingsstaðir
Saudarkrokr
IS-560VARMAHLÍÐ

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 10:00 - 14:00
Sunday 10:00 - 14:00

Telephone

+3548933817

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