Location
Vik, Iceland

In the Land of Ice and Fire, Hótel Kría beckons our gaze to the skies, where thousands of arctic terns fly from Antarctica to nest under the Midnight Sun. In Icelandic—“kría”—undergo the longest migration of any species; an apt name for a hotel and the perfect base for Nat Hab travelers to rest their wings after a long journey North.

Located beside the famous Ring Road in the southern village Vík and beneath a moss-covered mountain, Kría’s modern architecture and Nordic design elegantly frame the surrounding landscape. The hotel’s interior evokes the moodiness of a misty morning, with cool gray and silver stone, freshened by a variety of indoor botanical features. The romantic atmosphere is enhanced by lounge areas draped in dark velvet fabric, warm wooden accents and the glow of each floor’s fireplaces.

Visit the gaming room, complete with table tennis, darts and billiards, then venture to the cocktail bar for Happy Hour and try some Icelandic-produced liqueurs. Floor to ceiling windows complement your culinary journey at the Drangar Restaurant, as you dine on the highest quality seasonal ingredients, such as Arctic char, lamb and for dessert, white chocolate skyr.

End the night in one of the hotel’s cozy rooms—a Standard Double, Mountain View or Suite, which has a king-sized bed, lounge area and a bathtub. All rooms are equipped with lofty duvets, black-out curtains, sound-proofed walls, premium toiletries, a hairdryer, a flatscreen tv, a large desk, coffee and tea and ample storage space.

September departures could catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights. To increase those odds, the receptionist will happily add guests to the aurora wake-up call list upon request! Awaken to a complementary continental breakfast buffet and walk over to the black-sand beach, Reynisfjara to observe resident puffins and terns. Continue to Reynisdrangar, a trio of basalt sea stack columns, said to be trolls who were turned to stone at daybreak.