Tungudalur
About Tungudalur
Tungudalur is a wooded valley on the edge of Ísafjörður in the Westfjords, and its campsite is the town's main place to pitch a tent. Trees around the pitches take the edge off windy days, and the Bunárfoss waterfall runs straight through the middle of the site, splitting it in two.
Motorhomes, caravans and folding campers use one side of the stream, while tents go on the other. The older service building holds reception, toilets and a shower. The newer one, built in 2011, adds more showers, an accessible toilet with shower, a laundry and an indoor kitchen with a microwave, toaster, tables and chairs, which counts for a lot on a wet Westfjords evening.
The Tungudalur campsite is open from May 15 to September 30 and works on a drop-in basis only, so you can't book ahead. In 2026 adults pay 2,500 ISK a night, seniors and disabled guests 1,600 ISK, and children 14 and under stay free.
Electricity costs 1,500 ISK and a lodging tax of 400 ISK per unit is added. The washing machine is 1,100 ISK and a 40-minute dryer cycle 800 ISK, and there are also a children's playground and free wifi.
The site sits about 900 meters off Skutulsfjarðarbraut, the main road into Ísafjörður, a short drive from the town's shops, restaurants and the Sundhöll Ísafjarðar pool. Since Ísafjörður is about 6 hours' drive from Reykjavík, it pays to stay at least two nights. Camping in Ísafjörður puts Bolungarvík and Suðureyri within about 20 minutes, and Dynjandi is roughly an hour and a half to the south.
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How much does Tungudalur campsite cost?
In 2026 it costs 2,500 ISK per adult per night and 1,600 ISK for seniors and disabled guests, and children 14 and under stay free. Electricity is 1,500 ISK, plus a lodging tax of 400 ISK per unit per night.
When is Tungudalur campsite open?
It is open from May 15 to September 30 each year.
Can I book Tungudalur campsite in advance?
No. The campsite takes drop-in guests only and does not accept advance bookings.
Does Tungudalur campsite have a kitchen and laundry?
Yes. The newer service building has an indoor kitchen, plus a washing machine (1,100 ISK) and a tumble dryer (800 ISK for a 40-minute cycle).
Where is the campsite in Ísafjörður?
Ísafjörður's main campsite is in Tungudalur valley, about 900 meters off the Skutulsfjarðarbraut road just outside town, a short drive from the center.
Is there a waterfall at Tungudalur?
Yes. The Bunárfoss waterfall runs through the middle of the campsite and divides it into a motorhome side and a tent side.
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