It's no secret that Iceland has lured millions of travelers across the oceans, in search of fresh adventure amidst its mystical and unforgiving landscapes. There are a thousand ways to explore the island country's vast terrain—by surfboard, by van, by specially engineered off-road vehicles—but the Panorama Glass Lodge, a family-run hospitality company, is proving that comfort can (and should) be part of Iceland's rugged equation, too.
The glass cabin property is run by the Dedlers, a young family based in Selfoss, south Iceland. The four lodges are constructed of glass, wood, and steel, and scattered across the Hella region of the island, just under two-hours from Reykjavík by car.
The "igloos," as the family calls them, are designed to mimic Scandinavian architecture and work in tandem with the surrounding environment—their defining feature is a large section constructed almost entirely of glass, which provides a complete view of the northern sky and the nearby Hvalfjörður Fjord.
Built for two people, each building features a king bed situated underneath the glass ceiling, a spa-like bathroom with a rain shower, and a fully equipped kitchen stocked with cooking basics. Outside, on the terrace, visitors can enjoy a "hotpot," aka outdoor hot tub, that's heated using sustainable electricity. All while enjoying views of the nearby Hekla Volcano and the Icelandic highlands.
