Panorama Glass Lodge®
About Us
We are a family from Selfoss, south Iceland (originally from Switzerland and Germany) who had the idea in early 2015 to create an absolutely unique and romantic getaway in Iceland where it is possible to watch the northern lights and the midnight sun right out of the comfort of your bed or private hot tub.
That’s why we designed the Panorama Glass Lodges®. Our Lodges were the first houses in Iceland (in 2017) where it is possible to sleep under a glass ceiling. Since then, Panorama Glass Lodge® has been the pioneer on the market and more variations of glass houses have been built around Iceland after this concept has been proven to be very popular.
The most important point was for our guests to have an amazing, comfortable and unforgettable experience with enough privacy in the spectacular icelandic scenery. Therefore we decided to build just a few houses on a huge piece of land instead of many houses on a tiny piece of land to avoid the feeling of staying in a resort.
Even though the cabins are out in the nature, our guests can still enjoy luxury, high quality standards and extraordinary design.
The shape of the Lodges is inspired by scandinavian houses and the combination of wooden elements with steel and glass makes the Lodges unique. The interior is completely custom made and sustainable whereby high value was placed on the details. We respect nature and use only materials that do no harm to our beautiful surroundings. The water is the purest in the world, coming directly from a nearby spring. We use sustainable electricity to heat up our pools.
We also use refillable cosmetics from the local brand Sóley Organics which are completely organic.
At the beginning, the glass Lodges® were meant for honeymooners and as a romantic getaway but when it got featured in several print and online media (i.e. Maxim, The Telegraph, Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, Dwell, Süddeutsche Zeitung and many more – see “press/media”) a lot of people wanted to visit to see the scenery and get nice pictures from the “bed with a view”.
Our small business became very popular in a short time. There is now a total of 4 Lodges in Hella (south Iceland) but each with a lot of privacy and not too close to the other houses. There are also 4 glass Lodges at our west Iceland location near Borgarnes. On the property are two standard glass Lodges and one premium/family glass Lodge and one superior glass Lodge which all feature ocean and mountain views. More locations and Lodges are planned in the future.
Our first official partner at Æera Nord in Norway has added 3 Panorama Glass Lodges® to their wonderful property at the Fjord near Tromso.
Our second official partner Wilding Hotels in Alaska added 4 Panorama Glass Lodges® to their property in the forest in Fairbanks.
Our team is full of young and enthusiastic people, everyone originally from a different country, speaking several languages. We are looking forward to hosting you!
Panorama Glass Lodge® is a registered trademark.
Meet the Team
Brynja Sabrina
Founder & CEO / Marketing Manager
With a passion for Icelandic nature and a keen eye for design, Brynja Sabrina discovered the Panorama Glass Lodges in a dream in 2015, and now works tirelessly to make it a paradise for all of her guests.
Outside of the Panorama Glass Lodge, Brynja Sabrina also runs a successful makeup and hair artist business specialising in weddings.
She loves all kind of art and dedicates every minute of her free time to it – paintings of Icelands landscapes are her favourite.
She is responsible for marketing management, social media, customer support, supply chain and interior designs.
Andreas
Founder & COO / Technical Maintenance
Covering everything from operations to handyman, constructions, maintenance, franchising and finance, Andreas leaves no stone unturned to provide guests with incredible experience and great service and helping out if there is any need for help. He makes sure everything runs smoothly and is holding monthly meetings with every employee.
Hugh
Facility & Environmental Manager
Originally from South Africa, Hugh’s passion for the outdoors led him to our incredible shores, where you can always find him out and about exploring new adventural terrains or another geothermal pool.
Not only is Hugh an incredibly attentive facilities manager, but he is also a qualified high school teacher and speaks a whopping 5 languages. He also has a technical background in Environmental & Geographic Sciences.
Hugh keeps our west location site smoothly running and takes care of the property. He is always happy to also help guests with any requests.
Aníta Björk
Housekeeping & Social Media
Aníta Björk has a deep love for country life and feels most at home when surrounded by nature. She is a very active person with a strong passion for hiking and exploring Iceland’s diverse landscapes.
As a member of the local search and rescue team, Aníta brings resilience, responsibility, and a strong sense of safety awareness to everything she does.
She also loves traveling abroad and experiencing different cultures, which gives her an open-minded and welcoming approach to people from all over the world.
Hrafntinna
Housekeeping & customer support
Hrafntinna is studying photography at the technical school in Reykjavík during the week. She’s already having clients for photoshoots and loves to live this passion. Hrafntinna grew up in the countryside of south Iceland with four younger siblings.
As she loves to sing, she’s joining a local band several times a year to sing at weddings or other events. She also loves to cook.
On weekends she prepares the Lodges for our guests in south Iceland with a great eye for detail.
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Environmental Policy Statement
As an environmentally sustainable business, we are committed to reducing the impact of our company’s operations on the environment. With effective policies in place we provide a safe, healthful workplace, protecting the environment, conserving energy and natural resources. Our goal is to promote sustainability and achieve environmental awareness at all levels of our company.
Contact Us
Panorama Glass Lodge ehf.
Austurkrókur 1, 851 Hella
Hafnarland Lísuborgir, 301 Akranes
+354 42 11 2 77 (MO-FR / 9-17 GMT)
We will reply to your request in latest 48hours, during weekends it might take a bit longer. Thank you for your patience.