The river Jökulsá á Fjöllum was a great hindrance in past centuries. It was not considered possible to cross on horseback, but there were ferries at the the most favourable crossing points. The refuge was built around 1880 by using stone materials. The house was said to be haunted by an animal the size of a year-old calf, with thick fur.
Sæluhús, refuge, by Jökulsá á Fjöllum
