Iceland attractions

KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik

KEX Hostel and Hotel is a combined hostel and hotel at Skúlagata 28 in central Reykjavík, on the seafront road that runs along the north shore of the city. The building was once a biscuit factory, which gives the place its name: kex is Icelandic for biscuit. Over the years the building also housed a dance studio and art space before it reopened as a hostel in 2011, and it has since become one of the best-known places to stay for budget travellers in the capital. Accommodation ranges from shared dormitories with bunks and lockers to private single, double and twin rooms with ensuite bathrooms, with space for around 215 guests in total. The interiors keep a vintage style with large communal areas, and the property was renovated in 2025. On the ground floor, the BAXTUR restaurant serves breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00 daily, and the bar serves local beer and cocktails until 23:00. The bar and lounge are open to non-guests and have long been used for concerts and other events, so it is also worth a visit if you are staying elsewhere. The location is practical for exploring the city on foot. Laugavegur, the main shopping street, is a few minutes' walk uphill, the Sun Voyager sculpture and the coastal footpath are just along the shore, and Hallgrímskirkja and Harpa are both within about ten minutes' walk. Sundhöllin, the city's oldest public swimming pool, is close by. The reception can also arrange day tours such as the Golden Circle, the South Coast and Snæfellsnes, and many tour companies offer pick-ups from nearby bus stops. Prices vary widely by season and room type, so compare current rates when booking; summer and the Christmas and New Year period fill up early. Street parking in the area is paid during the day.

Skaftafell Campground

Skaftafell Campground is the national park campsite beside the Skaftafell visitor centre in Vatnajökull National Park, just off Route 1 between Kirkjubæjarklaustur and Jökulsárlón in south-east Iceland. It is one of the largest campsites in the country, with room for around 400 tents spread over eight zones, lettered A to H. The location is the draw. The trail to Svartifoss, the waterfall framed by basalt columns, starts at the campground, as does the flat walk to the snout of Skaftafellsjökull and the longer routes up to Sjónarnípa and Kristínartindar. Guided glacier hikes, ice cave trips and scenic flights meet at the visitor centre area, so you can walk to the start of most tours. Facilities include flush toilets, showers, laundry machines, drinking water, dishwashing sinks and around 100 electric hook-ups, and the site is wheelchair accessible. There is no indoor kitchen or dining area, so bring a stove and be ready to cook outside. Some zones have marked pitches while others are open; driving is not allowed in zones E, F and G. The campground is open all year, although only zones A and C stay open in winter, and outdoor taps are turned off until about mid-May because of frost. Reservations are not taken: register and pay at reception on arrival. July and August are the busiest months, so arrive early for a good pitch. The national park price list sets camping at 2,800 ISK per adult (17–66) per night and 2,300 ISK for seniors and disabled guests, with lodging tax included; children aged 16 and under are free. Showers and laundry are included in the fee. Electricity costs 1,500 ISK per 24 hours. The park also charges a Skaftafell area parking fee of 1,110 ISK per car; ask at reception whether it applies to your stay.

Camp Egilsstadir and Egilsstadastofa Visitor Center

Camp Egilsstaðir is the town campsite of Egilsstaðir, the main service town of East Iceland, at Kaupvangur 17. The same building houses Egilsstaðastofa, the local visitor information centre, so the site works both as a place to sleep and as a first stop for planning trips around Egilsstaðir and the Eastfjords. The campsite is open all year and its facilities are available around the clock. It takes tents, campervans and caravans, with toilets and showers, a laundry, luggage storage and free Wi-Fi. Electricity hook-ups are available. From November to March campers use Zone P, the winter zone, and can pay at reception; from April to October every pitch, for every type of camping unit, must be booked and paid for online in advance. The 2026 prices are 2,950 ISK per adult aged 13 to 67, with showers included, and 2,250 ISK for seniors aged 67 and over and for disabled guests. Children aged 12 and under stay free. Electricity costs 2,000 ISK per 24 hours, and a lodging tax of 400 ISK per camping unit per night is added. A washer or a dryer costs 1,500 ISK per load, and visitors who are not staying can use a shower for 1,000 ISK. Egilsstaðastofa gives information about travelling in the Egilsstaðir area and sells coffee, cold drinks, ice cream, souvenirs, postcards, stamps and bus tickets. It keeps seasonal hours: weekdays 9:00 to 15:00 in May and September, daily 8:00 to 17:00 from June to August, and it is closed in the low season. Summer is the busiest time, so book a pitch well ahead for July and August. In winter, bring gear suited to cold and wind, and check road conditions with the Icelandic Road Administration before driving to or from Egilsstaðir.

Camping Hamrar

Camping Hamrar is the main campsite for Akureyri, set beside the Kjarnaskógur recreational forest a few minutes' drive south of the town centre. It is part of Hamrar, an outdoor centre run by the scout movement since 2000, and it takes tents, caravans, motorhomes and campervans on spacious pitches. The site lists toilets, hot showers, a kitchen and dining area, a washing machine and dryer, electric hook-ups, wifi and a disposal point for chemical toilets, and there is also a sleeping loft for campers who want a roof. It suits families well, with playgrounds, mini golf and boat rental on site, and the Kjarnaskógur forest next door has a network of walking and cycling trails. Akureyri Golf Course is also close by. Hamrar is open all year, with full services in the summer season. That makes it usable for winter campervan trips, and it is a convenient base for Goðafoss, Lake Mývatn and whale watching from Akureyri. Note that booking reserves nights, not a particular pitch: you choose your spot on arrival. The town's other campsite at Þórunnarstræti has closed. The most recent published prices, from 2025, are 2,500 ISK per adult for the first night and 2,200 ISK for each further night, 2,100 ISK for seniors aged 67 and over and disabled visitors, and free for children under 18 with their family. Electricity costs 1,500 ISK per night and the sleeping loft 4,400 ISK per person. Rates for 2026 had not been posted at the time of writing, so check the campsite's site before you go.

Mosskogar Camping

Mosskógar is a family-run campsite in Mosfellsdalur, the valley above the town of Mosfellsbær, roughly 17 km from central Reykjavík. It shares its land with a vegetable farm and tree nursery, and the pitches are green and sheltered, which makes it a quieter alternative to camping inside the city while staying within easy reach of it. The campsite takes tents, caravans, campervans and motorhomes, and there are small huts. Listed facilities include toilets, showers, electricity hook-ups, washing machines and dryers, and a motorhome waste disposal point. Instead of an ordinary kitchen block, campers cook and eat in a greenhouse, and there is a covered space large enough for groups of up to 60 people. On Saturdays from July to October the farm runs a vegetable market, and trees and plants are sold all year. The site is a practical first or last night for a road trip: it is close to Reykjavík but already on the way to Þingvellir and the Golden Circle, and Mount Esja is nearby for a day hike. In the valley itself there is a golf course at Bakkakot, horse rental at Laxnes and a small farm zoo at Hraðastaðir, and Mosfellsbær has swimming pools and shops. The official listing gives the season as 1 March to 15 December, though some directories give 1 December as the closing date, so confirm late in the year. The price per person is not published on the official listing; contact the campsite by phone or through its Facebook page for current rates and to ask about availability for groups.

Tjaldsvæðið í Svínafelli

Tjaldsvæðið í Svínafelli is the campsite at the farm Svínafell in Öræfi, on Iceland's south-east coast below Vatnajökull. It is run by Svínafell Tourist Service alongside a small number of huts and guest rooms, and it takes tents, campervans and caravans. It is a practical alternative to the national park campsite at Skaftafell, which is roughly 7 km away. The location puts several of the region's main sights within easy reach. The Svínafellsjökull glacier tongue is about 3 km from the farm, and Skaftafell, with its trails to Svartifoss, is just along the road. Further east are the Fjallsárlón and Jökulsárlón glacier lagoons, and the Ingólfshöfði cape is also in the area. Facilities are in the service building, Skáli, which has shared toilets and showers, basic cooking facilities with small electric stoves and a refrigerator, hot water for washing up, a dining area seating around 80 people, and a washing machine and tumble dryer. Cooking equipment is minimal, so bring your own pots and utensils. The campsite, huts and service building are open from 1 May to 30 September. The most recently published camping price is 2,300 ISK per person per night, with children aged 13 and under free; this rate dates from 2024, so confirm the current price before you travel. Four-person huts have been listed at 5,500 ISK per person or 22,000 ISK for the whole hut, plus taxes. Camping pitches are first come, first served, although booking the huts in advance is sensible in peak season.

Tjaldstæðið Kirkjubær II, cottages and camping

Kirkjubær II is the campsite and cottage site in the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur in South Iceland, roughly halfway between Reykjavík and Höfn on the Ring Road. It lies at the foot of the Klausturheiði cliffs, within walking distance of the village shop, pool and restaurants, and is a practical overnight stop between Vík and Skaftafell. The site takes tents, campervans, motorhomes and caravans, and has a fair number of electricity hook-ups, though they can run out when it is busy, so arriving early helps. The service house has a kitchen, dining room, toilets, showers, a washing machine and a dryer, and phones can be charged there free of charge. Showers run on tokens bought at reception, because the water is heated electrically. There are also seven small heated cabins, each sleeping four in two bunk beds, with shared toilets and showers in the service building; they must be booked in advance. From here it is about 6 km to Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon, whose rim path is a little over 2 km return. The Eldhraun lava field from the 1783 Laki eruption, Kirkjugólf, Systrafoss and Lómagnúpur are all close, and Skaftafell is about an hour's drive east. For a walk up Klausturheiði, use the path about 700 m to the right of the campsite rather than climbing the cliff behind it. Prices updated in July 2026: camping costs 2,000 ISK per person per night, free for children aged 12 and under, plus 400 ISK lodging tax per unit. Electricity is 1,500 ISK per night, a 3-minute shower is 300 ISK, and the washing machine and dryer are 1,100 ISK each. The Camping Card is not accepted. The site closes from November 2026 to March 2027. You can book online by licence plate and the gate opens automatically; the gate is closed from midnight, quiet hours are 23:00–07:00, open fires are banned and dogs must be on a lead.

Akranes tjaldsvæði

Akranes campsite, known locally as Tjaldsvæðið Kalmansvík, lies by Kalmansvík bay on the edge of the town of Akranes in West Iceland, just off the main road into town (Akranesvegur). The site looks out towards the Snæfellsjökull glacier on clear days, and the shoreline around the bay has walking paths and plenty of birdlife. The site takes tents, caravans and campervans. Facilities include toilets with hot and cold water, showers, electricity hook-ups, a washing machine and dryer, a waste disposal point, barbecue facilities with tables and chairs, and wifi. Dogs are allowed on a lead, and open fires are forbidden. The town's prices are 1,500 ISK per adult per night, 1,200 ISK for seniors and disabled visitors, and free for children aged 15 and under. Electricity is 900 ISK per day, and the washing machine and dryer are 400 ISK each. The campsite is part of the Camping Card scheme, but the card is not valid during the town festival Írskir dagar, held on 2–5 July in 2026. The site opens on 5 May; the town gives the closing date as 15 September while the Camping Card lists 30 September, so check before arriving late in the season. From the campsite you can visit the sandy Langisandur beach, the Guðlaug baths, the Jaðarsbakkar swimming pool, the Akranes lighthouses, the folk museum and the Garðalundur woodland. The campsite can be contacted by phone on 790 2266.

CJA camping

CJA Camping is a small family-run campsite and guesthouse at the farm Hjalli in Reykjadalur, in the Þingeyjarsveit district of North Iceland, by the village of Laugar. It is run by Cornelia and Aðalsteinn, and the name CJA was chosen because Hjalli is such a common farm name in Iceland. The site suits travellers heading between Akureyri and Mývatn who want a quiet overnight stop. Its particular feature is the layout of the summer pitches: each guest gets a private grass plot, separated from its neighbours, rather than a shared open field. The campsite is open all year; in winter, camping moves to open gravel spaces. Sleeping-bag accommodation is also available in small heated private rooms, one in a cabin and one in a barrel-shaped hut by the service building, and there is a guesthouse with four rooms in summer and apartments for up to nine people. The 2026 prices are 1,900 ISK per adult per night, 700 ISK for ages 13 to 17 and free for children up to 12, plus 400 ISK per pitch and a 400 ISK overnight fee, with electricity at 900 ISK. Sleeping-bag rooms cost 3,300 ISK per adult. Bookings can be made online, and the campsite's phone number is published on its website. From Laugar it is a short drive to Goðafoss, and Lake Mývatn is within easy reach to the east, so the site works as a base for both. Laugar has a public swimming pool close by. The campsite does not list its full facilities in detail online, so contact the owners if you need to confirm showers, kitchen access or laundry before arriving.

Campground Fjalladyrd/Mödrudalur

The Fjalladýrð campground is at Möðrudalur á Fjöllum, the highest inhabited farm in Iceland, on the high plateau of the northeast between Lake Mývatn and Egilsstaðir. The farm lies a short drive south of the Ring Road on Route 901, and from the fields there are open views across the gravel desert to Herðubreið and the other highland mountains. The campsite is open from 1 April to 30 November. For 2026 the price is 2,190 ISK per adult per night, children under 14 stay free with two adults, and there is a compulsory overnight tax of 400 ISK per unit. Electricity costs 1,500 ISK and showers 500 ISK. The Camping Card is accepted from 20 May to 10 September 2026. Advance booking is only needed for groups of more than 10 units. Facilities include showers, cooking facilities, electricity, internet, a fireplace, waste-water disposal for campervans, a small football pitch, frisbee golf and marked walking trails. Fjallakaffi, the farm's restaurant, is a few steps away and serves meals and breakfast (3,490 ISK), and there is an automatic fuel pump, which is useful on this empty stretch of road. The small church at the farm, built in 1949 by the farmer Jón A. Stefánsson, who also painted its altarpiece, is worth a look. Fjalladýrð also runs summer day tours into the highlands, including trips to the Askja caldera, a hike up Herðubreið (1,682 m) and a Kverkfjöll tour, which makes Möðrudalur a practical base for the interior. Dettifoss and the Mývatn area are within an easy day's drive, and Stuðlagil canyon is to the east. At around 470 metres above sea level, Möðrudalur is colder and windier than the coast, and nights can drop below freezing even in early summer or autumn. Bring warm sleeping gear, and check road and weather conditions before driving in spring or late autumn.

Gesthús Selfoss

Gesthús Selfoss is a family-run accommodation site at Engjavegur 56 in Selfoss, the largest town in South Iceland, about an hour's drive east of Reykjavík on Route 1. It combines a campsite and RV park with 22 rooms in bungalows and two summerhouses, and it is one of the few campsites in the south that stays open all year. The location puts it at the junction of the Golden Circle and the South Coast, so it works as a base for both. The campsite has around 40 pitches with electricity hook-ups, a chemical disposal point for motorhomes and a separate service building with toilets, hot showers, a large dining room and a kitchen. Washing machines and dryers are available for a small fee, Wi-Fi is free in the public areas and there are hot tubs on site. The reception sells coffee, soft drinks, beer and wine. Individuals do not need to book: you register and pay at the service centre before setting up, while groups should arrange their stay by email in advance. Published 2026 rates are ISK 3,000 per adult, ISK 2,500 for seniors and ISK 1,500 for children aged 13 to 17, plus ISK 400 lodging tax. Electricity costs ISK 1,900 and use of the hot tub ISK 500. Quiet hours run from midnight to 7:00, open fires are not allowed, and the reception closes at 22:00 in summer and 20:00 in winter. Sundhöll Selfoss, the town's geothermal swimming pool, is about five minutes' walk away, and the town centre with supermarkets and restaurants is about ten minutes on foot. Kerið crater is roughly 15 minutes north on the Golden Circle road, Hveragerði and the Reykjadalur hot river hike are 15 minutes west, and the seaside villages of Eyrarbakki and Stokkseyri are 15 minutes south. Seljalandsfoss is about an hour east along the South Coast.

Camping Varmahlíð

Camping Varmahlíð is the campsite of the village of Varmahlíð in Skagafjörður, North Iceland, where the Ring Road meets the road north to Sauðárkrókur. It lies in a protected woodland on the southern slope of Reykjarhóll, the hill above the village, which shelters it from the prevailing north wind; the trees are older than the campsite itself. Facilities include toilets, hot and cold water, new showers, indoor and outdoor hand basins, an indoor kitchen and seating area, and a washing machine and dryer. There are separate areas for tents, caravans and campervans, all with electricity, and a supervised campfire spot. The village pool is 250 m away through the forest, with a playground and football pitches next to it, and the shop, restaurant, fuel station and tourist information are about 500 m down the hill. Varmahlíð is a central base for Skagafjörður, Iceland's horse country. Glaumbær turf farm museum is about 7 km north, riding tours and river rafting operate nearby, and Sauðárkrókur, Hólar and Hofsós are within 40 km. Walkers can use easy forest paths or climb Mælifellshnjúkur, Tindastóll or Glóðafeykir. The campsite is open from 1 May to 1 October, sometimes earlier if the weather allows. In 2026 the price is 2,500 ISK per person for the first night and 2,200 ISK for each extra night, with pensioners paying 2,200 and 2,000 ISK; children aged 12 and under are free. Electricity costs 1,300 ISK per day, the washer and dryer 750 ISK each, and a 400 ISK accommodation tax applies per unit per night. After a night here you get the lower additional-night rate at the partner campsites in Sauðárkrókur and Hofsós if you show your receipt.

Dimmuborgir Guesthouse

Dimmuborgir Guesthouse is a farm guesthouse at Geiteyjarströnd 1, on the banks of Lake Mývatn in North Iceland. It takes its name from the Dimmuborgir lava field, whose pillars and arches lie roughly 2 km away, and it is open all year. Accommodation is split between cottages and rooms. There is a two-bedroom cottage with a hot tub that sleeps up to five adults and two children, a two-bedroom cottage for up to six people and a one-bedroom cottage for up to four, all with their own kitchen or kitchenette. Eight economy double rooms share a guest kitchen and dining hall. There is a children's playground, and dogs are allowed. The farm smokes its own trout, and offers it freshly smoked to guests. Walking paths run along the lakeshore from the guesthouse. From September to April the guesthouse promotes its setting for watching and photographing the northern lights. The location suits a stay of a few days around Mývatn. The Dimmuborgir lava field and the Hverfjall crater are close by, and the Mývatn Nature Baths are roughly 10 minutes' drive away, so the main sights around the lake are within easy reach. Rooms and cottages are booked through the guesthouse's online booking system or by phone on 464 4210. Rates depend on the unit and dates, so check availability early if you are travelling in summer.

Bjarteyjarsandur

Bjarteyjarsandur is a family-run sheep farm on the northern shore of Hvalfjörður in West Iceland, about 40 minutes' drive from Reykjavík. Below the farmhouses, close to the shore, the family runs a small campsite with views across the fjord, a good option for a first or last night near the capital without camping in town. The campsite is simple: toilets, one shower, a small wooden shelter, and a walking path from the site along the farm land and shore. The farm also offers sleeping-bag accommodation for those who prefer a roof. It is a small site without the services of a large town campground, so it stays quiet. What sets it apart is the working farm. Guided farm tours introduce the animals and seasonal farm work, and the farm shop sells the farm's own lamb, wool sweaters, hats and mittens, preserves and other Icelandic produce. The campsite is open daily in summer. From 1 October to 1 May camping is by request only, and in December and January it is often not possible because of the weather, so contact the farm in advance outside summer. Prices are not published online; ask the farm when you book or arrive. From Reykjavík, go through the Hvalfjörður tunnel on Route 1 and follow Route 47 east along the north shore of the fjord. Hlaðir, with its outdoor swimming pool and the War and Peace Museum, is a few kilometres away, and Glymur waterfall at the head of the fjord is within half an hour's drive.

Heiðarbær

Heiðarbær is a small summer campsite, outdoor swimming pool and restaurant in Reykjahverfi, a geothermal farming district in North Iceland. It lies on Route 87, the road between Húsavík and Lake Mývatn, about 20 km south of Húsavík and roughly 33 km from Mývatn, which makes it a quiet alternative to staying in either. The campsite and pool are only open in high summer, from 15 June to 31 August. The geothermally heated outdoor pool has a hot tub and a sunbathing area and is open daily from 10:00 to 22:00. In 2026 pool admission costs 1,200 ISK for adults aged 16 to 66, 900 ISK for seniors and disabled visitors and 500 ISK for children aged 6 to 15, and children under 6 swim free. Food is served on site. Camping prices are not published online, so ask when you arrive or contact the operator in advance. Having a pool and hot tub a few steps from your tent or campervan is the main attraction, especially after a day of driving or hiking. The surrounding district is dotted with hot springs and steaming ground, and the landscape is open farmland and heath. Heiðarbær is well placed for the Diamond Circle route. Húsavík, with its whale-watching boats and the GeoSea sea baths, is 20 minutes' drive north. Goðafoss waterfall is about 29 km away, and the Mývatn area with Námaskarð, Hverfjall and the Mývatn Nature Baths is about half an hour south. Ásbyrgi canyon and the Jökulsárgljúfur part of Vatnajökull National Park are within a day trip. Fuel and groceries are in Húsavík, so fill up before you arrive.

Melanes campsite

Melanes is the campsite at Rauðisandur (also written Rauðasandur), the long red and golden beach on the southern coast of the Westfjords. Its postal address is 451 Patreksfjörður, the nearest town. It takes tents and campervans and also rents a small number of sleeping huts, which are booked separately from the campsite. The main reason to stay here is the beach itself. Rauðisandur runs for more than 10 km, and its colour shifts from red to orange, yellow and brown depending on the light and the tide. Seals are often seen on the sand, especially at low tide, and the area has good birdlife. Melanes is one of the two usual access points for walking onto the beach (the other is by the church at Saurbær), and the Látrabjarg bird cliffs are on the same peninsula. Facilities are simple: a small kitchen, five toilets, two showers (one of them outdoors) and a washing machine at reception for a small fee. Only a limited number of pitches have electricity, so campervans needing a hook-up should arrive early. The campsite is open from 15 May to 1 October, with 30 September the last night. It does not take reservations: pitches are first come, first served. Current nightly rates are not listed on the official website, which does state that a government accommodation tax of 400 ISK per tent, car or campervan is added, so confirm prices on arrival. Access is by Route 614 (Rauðasandsvegur), which leaves Route 612 and descends steeply for roughly 10–12 km of gravel with sharp bends and few guardrails. It is maintained in summer but not serviced in winter. Drive it slowly, and check your rental terms before taking a small car down.

Skjól Campsite

Skjól is a campsite and bistro at Kjóastaðir on Route 35 in South Iceland, right on the Golden Circle between the Geysir geothermal area, about 8 km away, and Gullfoss waterfall, about 9 km away. That position makes it one of the most convenient places to camp if you want to see Geysir and Gullfoss early in the morning or late in the evening, before or after the day-tour buses. The campsite is a flat, grassy field for tents, campervans and motorhomes, with 17 electric hook-ups. Facilities are simple, with showers in the service house but no self-catering kitchen, so bring your own stove or eat at the Skjól Bistro, which serves simple meals, snacks and drinks. The bistro kitchen is open from 12:00 to 20:00. Camping costs 2,000 ISK per adult (18 and over) per night, and children stay free. Showers cost 500 ISK extra, and the electricity price is not published, so ask at check-in. No reservations are needed or taken: simply arrive and check in at the bistro. The campsite is open all year, 24 hours a day. Summer is the easiest season to camp, with long light evenings for visiting Gullfoss and Geysir. In winter the site stays open, but Route 35 can be icy and windy, so check road conditions and the weather forecast before you set out. Faxi waterfall is another short drive away.

Stafafell Nature Park + Camping

Stafafell í Lóni is a campsite at the farm Stafafell in the Lón district of South-East Iceland, close to the Ring Road about 25 minutes' drive east of Höfn. It sits at the foot of the Stafafellsfjöll mountains, the gateway to Lónsöræfi, an area known for its colourful mountains and varied hiking routes, and it makes a practical base for walkers heading there. The campsite takes tents, campervans and caravans, and there are eight pitches with electricity. Facilities include toilets, showers, cooking facilities and drinking water, and the site also has a washing machine and dryer, with wifi at the reception. Horse rental is available at the farm. Published prices are 2,000 ISK per adult per night, with children free, plus a 400 ISK accommodation tax per tent, 500 ISK for a shower and 1,000 ISK for electricity. Listings differ on the season, giving either late April to the end of September or mid-April to 1 November, so check with the campsite before visiting early or late in the year. Contact details are given on the Icelandic campsite directories, and online booking is not always active. Several hiking trails start directly from the campsite, and a short drive inland brings you to Hvannagil, another starting point for day walks. Longer routes lead deeper into Lónsöræfi, which is part of Vatnajökull National Park; these are serious walks in remote country, so plan with good maps and a weather check. Höfn, with its shops, restaurants and swimming pool, is the nearest town.

Flúðir camping

Flúðir campsite, Tjaldmiðstöðin Flúðum, is the village campground in Flúðir, in the Hrunamannahreppur district of South Iceland. The campsite makes a practical base for the Golden Circle area, with the Secret Lagoon hot spring less than a kilometre away. The site is large and open, with no marked pitches, so it does not take advance reservations; the operators say it is normally big enough to fit everyone who turns up. It takes tents, campervans and caravans, and electricity is available. A service building has free wifi, and there are washing machines and dryers. Note that the campsite sets a minimum age of 25, so young adults travelling without family should check before arriving. The campsite is open from 1 May to 30 September. Prices are ISK 2,200 per adult per night (ISK 1,800 per night for stays of three nights or more), ISK 1,500 for children aged 11–17 (ISK 1,200), and ISK 1,750 for seniors and disabled guests (ISK 1,500); children aged 10 and under stay free. Electricity costs ISK 1,500 per night and each washer or dryer load ISK 600. A weekly family deal for two adults and children with electricity costs ISK 25,000. During the holiday week around the August bank holiday (27 July to 3 August), only weekly passes are sold. In the village there is a geothermal swimming pool, restaurants and a golf course, and walking trails lead out from the area. The Secret Lagoon (Gamla Laugin) is a short walk or drive away, Friðheimar tomato farm is about 7 km off, and Gullfoss, Geysir and Faxi waterfall are all within easy day-trip range.

Höfn Campsite

Höfn Campsite (Tjaldsvæðið Höfn) is the town campsite of Höfn í Hornafirði in Southeast Iceland, at Hafnarbraut 52 beside the main road as you drive into town from Route 1. It is the main place to camp between Jökulsárlón, about 80 km to the west, and the East Fjords, and many Ring Road travellers use it as an overnight stop on the long stretch along the south of Vatnajökull. The site takes tents, campervans and caravans, with electricity hook-ups for vehicles. Facilities include toilets and showers, cooking facilities, washing machines, wireless internet, a waste-water dump station and a playground. Small cottages with made-up beds are also rented from mid-April to 15 October, and dogs are allowed on the campsite. The campsite is open all year and offers a winter service for campervans, which makes it one of the more reliable places to stay in the region outside summer. Winter weather on this coast can be severe, so check road and wind conditions before driving. Prices are not published consistently online, so confirm current rates with the campsite before you arrive. The location is practical rather than scenic: everything in Höfn is within walking distance, including the supermarket, the geothermal swimming pool, the golf course and harbour restaurants known for langoustine. On clear days the edge of Vatnajökull and its outlet glaciers are visible across the lagoon. The Stokksnes peninsula and Vestrahorn mountain are a short drive east, Fláajökull and the Hoffell area lie to the west, and Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach are about an hour's drive away, making the site a good base for a day of glacier sightseeing.

Tjaldsvæðið Kleifar

Tjaldsvæðið Kleifar (also listed as Kleifar-Mörk) is a small, basic campsite about 2.5 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur in South Iceland, on Geirlandsvegur, the side road towards Geirland. It is not connected with Kleifarvatn lake on the Reykjanes peninsula, which it is sometimes confused with. The site sits on a grassy flat at the foot of the hills right beside Stjórnarfoss, a broad, low waterfall on the Stjórn river, and it is the main reason people choose it over the larger campsite in the village. Facilities are minimal: two toilets, cold running water, benches and picnic tables, and a sink area for washing dishes. There is no hot water, no shower and no listed electricity, so it suits tent campers and self-sufficient campervans rather than anyone needing hook-ups. Dogs are allowed, and there are walking paths around the site. On warm summer days some visitors paddle or swim in the pool below the waterfall; the water is river-fed and usually cold. The campsite is seasonal and is generally open from early June to early September. Prices are low compared with serviced campsites but are not published consistently online, so confirm the current rate on arrival or with the operator. For showers and a swim, the Kirkjubæjarklaustur swimming pool is a short drive away, and the village also has a supermarket, fuel station and restaurants. Kleifar makes a good base for this stretch of the Ring Road. Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon is about 10 minutes' drive west, the basalt columns of Kirkjugólf and the Systrafoss waterfall trail are in Kirkjubæjarklaustur itself, and Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park is roughly an hour east. In summer the long evenings give time to walk the hills above the waterfall after a day's driving.

Borgarfjörður eystra Campground i

The Borgarfjörður eystra campsite, also called the Álfaborg campsite, is the campground of Bakkagerði, the small village at the head of Borgarfjörður eystri in the north of the Eastfjords. The village is about 70 km from Egilsstaðir on Route 94 over the Vatnsskarð pass, at the end of the road, and the campsite sits right in the village at the foot of Álfaborg, a rocky hill that local folklore names as the home of the elf queen. There are two service houses. One has toilets, a wheelchair-accessible toilet and showers; the other has a dining room with tables and benches, sockets for small devices and cooking facilities. There is also a laundry service, free wifi, a waste disposal point for campervans and recycling bins. Álfaborg is a protected area with paths around it and up to a viewpoint on top, and a free disc golf course lies behind the campground, with discs to borrow from reception. Most visitors come for the puffins and the hiking. The puffin colony on Hafnarhólmi, by the small harbour a short drive from the village, has viewing platforms that let you watch the birds at close range in summer. Borgarfjörður is also the starting point for the Víknaslóðir trails to the abandoned coves to the south and for the walk to Stórurð, the boulder-filled valley below Dyrfjöll. The village has a store, a café, a grill and a craft brewery. The campsite is open from the beginning of May to the end of September, depending on the weather. Adults pay 2,000 ISK per night, children aged 12 and under are free, and a 400 ISK tax applies per unit per night. Electricity costs 1,700 ISK per night and a 5-minute shower 500 ISK. Reservations are not taken, but the site is large and there is usually space.

Tjaldsvæðið á Arnarstapa

Tjaldsvæðið á Arnarstapa is the campsite in Arnarstapi, a small harbour village on the south coast of the Snæfellsnes peninsula in West Iceland, below Stapafell and the Snæfellsjökull glacier. It is run by Arnarstapi Center, the hotel and restaurant in the village, and lies a few minutes' walk from the harbour and the coastal cliffs. The campsite is open from 20 May to 10 October. Current prices are 2,500 ISK per adult per night, 1,500 ISK for teenagers aged 13 to 17 and 2,100 ISK for seniors, plus 400 ISK lodging tax; electricity costs 1,800 ISK and is available in some sections only. Facilities are toilets, showers, water and electricity, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The published facility list does not include a campers' kitchen, but the Arnarbær restaurant next door serves meals. Payment is made at the restaurant on arrival, and pitches can also be booked in advance online. The main reason to stay is the coastline on the doorstep. A short walk leads to Gatklettur, the rock arch, the basalt columns of the cliffs and the large stone statue of Bárður Snæfellsás. A marked coastal path of about 2.5 km runs from Arnarstapi to Hellnar along the lava shore, past sea caves and nesting seabirds, including kittiwakes and arctic terns in early summer; terns can dive at walkers, so wear a hat. Arnarstapi is a practical base for the whole of Snæfellsjökull National Park. Rauðfeldsgjá gorge is about 4 km away, and Lóndrangar, Vatnshellir lava cave and Djúpalónssandur beach are all within a 20-minute drive. The village is about 190 km from Reykjavík, roughly a two-and-a-half-hour drive via Borgarnes. It is one of the busiest stops on the peninsula in summer, so evenings and early mornings are the quietest time on the cliffs.

Systragil Camping Ground

Systragil is a campsite in Fnjóskadalur valley in North Iceland, on Road 833 about 2 km from the Ring Road (Route 1). It sits on higher ground among trees beside a spring, overlooking Vaglaskógur forest, and the campsite gives Akureyri as its nearest town at 16 km. The site takes tents, caravans and motorhomes, with electricity available. Facilities include heated toilets, hot water and showers, a cooking area, a washing machine and dryer, a waste disposal point for motorhomes and a children's playground. The sheltered, wooded setting makes it a calmer alternative to camping in Akureyri itself, while still being close enough to drive into town for shops, restaurants and the swimming pool. Systragil is well placed for touring the north-east. Goðafoss is about 25 km away, the Mývatn area 60–75 km, and there is a 9-hole golf course at Lundsvöllur about 3 km from the campsite. Walks in Vaglaskógur forest are right on the doorstep. The campsite is open from 26 May to 30 September. Prices for summer 2026 are ISK 2,000 per adult per night, ISK 1,700 for those aged 67 and over, and free for children under 15, plus an accommodation tax of ISK 400 per unit per night. Electricity costs ISK 1,200 per day and a laundry wash ISK 1,000. Bookings and questions go to the campsite by phone or email; check its website for current details before arriving, especially at the start and end of the season.