SHARE OUR PASSION FOR HORSES
We offer riding tours on the famous Black Beach and in the mountains of the glacier Eyjafjallajökull
Welcome!
My name is Martina Holmgren and I’m the founder of Hestar og Fjöll. Running my own horse rental company is a dream come true. Sometimes, I have to pinch myself to believe it!
We are a family-run farm in the south of Iceland. With our three children we are the sixth generation living here at Mid-Grund.
Take a calm ride along the river Irá, galopp in the soft sand on the Black Beach or climb to the Eyjafjallajökull glacier. We have a riding tour for everyone!
DAY TOURS
WE ARE VERY PROUD OF WHAT COSTUMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT US
“We could not have had a better guide. Martina is a true professional who has a passion for sharing her love for horses. My husband had only hidden a horse one other time, she made sure he felt comfortable and gave great training tips throughout the tour. This is an experience like no other. I could not recommend this tour enough!”
— Brittany Mclellan
“This was the most amazing experience, thank you so much Martina! We went on a beautiful ride to a nearby waterfall, with great views of the glacier and Vestmannaeyjar, and crossed the river Ira a couple of times too. Martina was an amazing guide and I learned so much along the way, about the area and the beautiful Icelandic horses. I appreciated that she made sure I had the right horse for me, and provided all of the kit. The horses are very well looked after and it felt like a proper ride, rather than a tourist experience. The highlight of my trip, thank you!”
— Polly Simonds
“We had an amazing ride with Martina in the mountains, watching waterfalls, galloping through the mud and fields and a river crossing! Just amazing! Highly recommend her and her horses to everyone”
— Renate Rasmussen
The best! Tours are amazing and Martina is a super kind person, fully recommend”
— Klaudia
“This stable is definitely a golden find and will likely explode in popularity after enough people discover it. I highly recommend making this reservation if you’re coming to Iceland”
— Jolene Brighten
“We booked a ride last minute when our other one was cancelled and I am so glad we did. The ride was amazing. I’ve ridden in tons of places and this was perhaps the most beautiful ride I’ve ever done. The horses were lovely and so well behaved and perfect for all of our different riding levels”
— Kate Joffe
“Here I am, a few years later, running my own horse rental company, living with and for the horses”
See Our Story
Join us for an unforgettable adventure through the Icelandic mountains and experience the beauty of the Highlands on horseback! Hestar og Fjöll offers 4 unique tours during the spring and summer of 2025. Landmannalaugar, Þórsmörk, Tindfjallajökull (fjallabak) og Myrdalsjökull. You can choose to bring your own horses or borrow horses from us.
We’ll stay in simple, cozy mountain huts and are hearding the horses with us. Our tours range from 3 to 6 days, allowing you to experience Iceland’s wild and rugged nature up close.