Akranes tjaldsvæði
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About Akranes tjaldsvæði
Akranes campsite is the town campsite at Kalmansvík cove on the edge of Akranes in West Iceland, about 45 minutes' drive from Reykjavík through the Hvalfjörður tunnel. Locals call it Tjaldsvæðið Kalmansvík, and it makes a handy first or last night for anyone camping in West Iceland.
On a clear evening, you can watch the light fade over Snæfellsjökull across Faxaflói Bay. Tents, caravans and campervans share the same grassy pitches, with toilets, hot water, free showers, electricity hookups, a washing machine and dryer, a motorhome waste disposal point, barbecue tables and wifi. Dogs are welcome on a leash, but open fires aren't allowed.
Akranes camping runs from early May into September, so confirm the closing date with the campsite if you plan to arrive in the second half of September. Fees are charged per person, with electricity and laundry extra and children under 15 free, and it's worth checking current rates before you arrive. The Camping Card is accepted except during Írskir dagar, the town festival, held July 2–5 in 2026.
Once the tent is up, walk the shore path to Langisandur beach and soak in Guðlaug, a small tiered hot pool built into the seawall. The Akranes lighthouses and the Jaðarsbakkar swimming pool are close by, so one night here easily turns into a slow morning.
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When is Akranes campsite open?
The season runs from early May into September. Closing dates have varied, so confirm with the campsite by phone if you plan to arrive late in September.
Does Akranes campsite accept the Camping Card?
Yes, except during the Írskir dagar town festival, which runs July 2–5 in 2026.
What facilities does Akranes campsite have?
There are toilets with hot water, showers, electricity hookups, a washing machine and dryer, a motorhome waste disposal point, barbecue tables and wifi.
Are dogs allowed at Akranes campsite?
Yes, dogs are allowed as long as they're kept on a leash.
How far is Akranes campsite from Reykjavík?
It's roughly 49 kilometers from Reykjavík, about a 45-minute drive through the Hvalfjörður tunnel.
What is there to do near Akranes campsite?
Langisandur beach and the Guðlaug hot pool are a short walk along the shore, and the Akranes lighthouses and Jaðarsbakkar swimming pool are nearby.
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