Reykholt
About Reykholt
Reykholt is a small geothermal village in Biskupstungur, in the municipality of Bláskógabyggð in South Iceland, just off Route 35 on the Golden Circle. Hot springs in the valley supply the greenhouses that are the village's main business, and it lies on the Golden Circle loop south of Geysir, about 20 minutes' drive from Geysir and a little further from Gullfoss. It should not be confused with Reykholt in Borgarfjörður, West Iceland, the historic home of Snorri Sturluson.
The best-known stop is Friðheimar, a tomato farm on the edge of the village where visitors eat lunch inside the working greenhouse; booking ahead is advised in summer. The village also has a sports centre with an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant, and Bjarnabúð, a small shop and fuel stop. Faxi waterfall, the Secret Lagoon at Flúðir and Brúarfoss are all within about 15 minutes' drive.
For travellers, Reykholt is mainly useful as an overnight base for the Golden Circle, avoiding the drive back to Reykjavík. Reykholt Campsite on Skólabraut, about 100 metres from Route 35, is open in summer and closes at the end of September. It has toilets, hot showers, a shared guest kitchen and dining room, wifi, a playground, laundry, fresh water and a waste disposal point for campervans. Reception is open 09:00–22:00.
Camping costs 2,400 ISK per adult per night, shower included, and under-18s stay free. Electricity is 1,400 ISK per 24 hours, and the washing machine and dryer are 800 ISK each. Reservations are not taken: pay by card on arrival. The camping card is not accepted.
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Where is Reykholt on the Golden Circle?
Reykholt is in Biskupstungur, South Iceland, just off Route 35 between Þingvellir and Geysir, about 20 minutes' drive from Geysir.
How much does Reykholt Campsite cost?
It costs 2,400 ISK per adult per night including showers, under-18s are free, and electricity is 1,400 ISK per 24 hours.
Can you book Reykholt Campsite in advance?
No, the campsite does not take reservations; you pay by card on arrival, and the camping card is not accepted.
When is Reykholt Campsite open?
It is open in the summer season and closes at the end of September; reception hours are 09:00–22:00.
What is there to do in Reykholt?
Visit the Friðheimar tomato greenhouse, swim at the village pool, and use it as a base for Geysir, Gullfoss, Faxi and the Secret Lagoon.
Is this the Reykholt where Snorri Sturluson lived?
No, Snorri Sturluson's Reykholt is in Borgarfjörður in West Iceland; this Reykholt is in Biskupstungur on the Golden Circle.
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