Surviving Iceland

East, Borgarfjordur Eystri

The camp site is located just west of an assembly of large rocks known as Alfaborg or city of elves. This area is thought to be inhabited by Huldufólk . Season: May 15th - September 31st

West, Reykholt

Húsafell is among the most frequented tourist places in Iceland, which is not surprising as it is a natural gem. The exceptionally good weather conditions, the forest and the facilities and services for travellers set up in the past few years attract a large number of travellers and guests every ye...

Westfjords, Talknafjordur

The township of Tálknafjörður is a young, tidy town by the sea situated in a good shelter from the northern chill. The town lies in the innermost part of Tálknafjörður fjord. The camping site is conveniently located next to the local sport centre and pool. Season: june 1st - sept 1st

West, Budardalur

Southwest, Keflavik

Alex campsite is the only campsite by Keflavik international airport, only 2 minutes away by car, and this makes it a very handy stop over. Airport luggage can be stored in a safe place while the last day is spent going to the blue lagoon for example, only 15 min away. Scheduled airport transfer fro...

South, Hrunamannahreppur

The campsite is situated in a small, green valley on the south side of Langholt Hill. For almost a century it has been the meeting place of the farmers in the area. In the last few decades it has become a popular campground for natives and travelers alike. All necessary facilities are found there. O...

South,

Inland,

South, Reykholt

South, Hella

Árhús is located on the east bank on the Ytri Rangá-river in the small village of Hella. A large camping ground with good facilities for Campers. Green bushes give shelter from the icelandic wind.

South, Selfoss

Northeast, Asbyrgi

Famous for its horseshoe shape. The outer walls left and right are approximately 3.5 km long. In between, the rock formation in the middle divides the canyon in two over more than half its length. According to the legend, Ásbyrgi was formed when Odin's eight-legged horse put one of its feet down h...

East, Egilsstadir area

The Hallormsstadur forest is the largest in the country. It is located on a 35 km long glacial lake and down by a small cove, Atlavik, are good camping grounds, where families gather during weekends and holidays and all kinds of festivities are celebrated during summer. Season: mid june - end of s...

Northeast, Bakkafjordur

The campsite is located in Bakkafjörður, precisely in the middle of the small village that bares the same name as the fjord it stands by. With a population of merely 140 people this charming little village provides a peaceful and friendly atmosphere aswell as some interesting hiking paths. Season: ...

Northwest, Varmahlid

The campsite is located by the banks of Svartá river. Season: Activities: - Hiking - Fishing in Svartá - River rafting - Reykjamuseum - The Island boat

Northwest, Hvammstangi

The camping site is located in the small village of Laugarbakki, about 8 km from Hvammstangi town, by the guest house and convenient store: Bakki. Laugarbakki is a young village with around 80 inhabitants and it lies close to the river Miðfjarðará. Laugarbakki is a geothermal site, which sustains n...

Inland, Thorsmork

Westfjords, Bildudalur

North, Myvatn

Season: may 15th - sept 30th

Westfjords, Reykholasveit

Situated near Bjarkalundur is Lake Berufjord into which Alifiskalækur (the creek of fish farming) runs, a creek mentioned in one of the old Icelandic sagas, Thorskfirdingasaga (the Saga of the People of Thorskafjord), as being the first location of fish farming in Iceland. Mount Vadalfjoll, famous f...

West, Akranes

Bjarteyjarsandur in Hvalfjörður is located by road No. 47, about 70 km from Reykjavík. Bjarteyjarsandur is a farm which also offers facilities for tourists. The farm is located by the sea and there is a beautiful beach, with possibility of mussel picking and bird watching. Interesting walking trails...

Northwest, Blonduos

The campsite in Blönduós is located right outside of town, or in Brautarhvammur, close to the river Blanda. There are some beautiful hiking trails by the river, in Hrutey island and down to the sea. The tourist information for the area is located by the camp site.

Westfjords, Bolungarvik

Season: 1st of may - 30th of sept

Westfjords, Hrutafjordur

Bordeyri is one of the smallest towns in Iceland with a population of about 30 people.

South, Grimsnes

A family oriented camp site with good facilities. Located by a modern swimming pool (built 2007) wich also has tourist information. Season: may 15th - sept 15th

South, Thjorsardalur

Westfjords, Patreksfjordur

The camping site is large enough to accommodate families and small or large groups

East, Breiddalsvik

Surrounding the campsite is the beautiful grassy valley Breiðdalur, framed by a high mountain range that creates shelter for the panoramic landscape. Animal and bird life is quite diverse and versatile mountain trekking- and hiking- paths suitable for all types of nature lovers can be found througho...

Northwest, Hvammstangi

The camping site is located in the beautiful and peaceful Víðadalur valley, about 23 km from Hvammstangi town. There's a nice service house on the grounds with all neccesary facilities.

West, Budardalur

The camping site is located in the middle of Búðardalur valley in a beautiful spot. Season: June 1st - sept 15th

Westfjords, Isafjordur

Dalbær camping site is situated in the beautiful surroundings of Snæfjallaströnd. A good selection of hiking trails close by. Season: june 12th - august 24th

North, Dalvik

The campsite is situated next to a very nice swimming pool and and the elementary school In Dalvík. Season: june 1st - august 31st

East, Djupivogur

The camping site is located close to Hotel Framtíð. A map of hiking paths in the area is provided at the Hotel reception.

Westfjords, Mjoifjordur

North, Akureyri

The camping site in Draflastadir has space for about 100 people and is suitable for one big group as it has one spacious area and from there are other smaller areas where it is possible to to have 2-3 tents, so that families can be by themselves. In connection with the camping site are toilets, show...

Westfjords, Drangsnes

Drangsnes is a small fishing village of about 80 residents. The camping site is located next to Baldur, the local community centre. The boat Sundhani offers sea angling in Húnaflói and boat trips to the island Grímsey, only ten minutes from Drangsnes, one of the largest puffins communities in Icela...

Westfjords, Thingeyri

The camping site is located near one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland, Dynjandi - Measuring 30 meters wide at the top and 60 meters at the bottom, about 100 meters high. Season: june 4th - sept 1st

South, Kirkjubaejarklaustur

East, Egilsstadir

A nice camping site in the centre of Egilsstadir town. Tourist information is also located here. Season: May 15th - October 1st

East, Egilsstaðir

Inland, Fjallabak

The Fjallabak region takes its name from the numerous wild and rugged mountains with deeply incised valleys, which are found there. The old horse track, Landmannaleið, lying between the settlements of Land and Skaftártunga parishes goes through the Fjallabak Nature Reserve.

South, Selfoss

The camping ground is located in easy distance of Selfoss downtown, about 10 min walk. The site caters for tents, cars, trailer tents, motor caravans and motor cycles. Vehicles can be parked by tents. Facilities include hot showers, toilets, public telephone, electric hook ups, washing machines and...

East, Eskifjordur

The camping site is situated by Bleiksá river in the beautiful green landscape. Season: june 1st - august 31st

South, Eyrarbakki

A charming little town close to the capital area. A large number of houses from the period 1890-1920 are preserved in Eyrarbakki. There are two museums to visit; the Eyrarbakki Maritime Museum and the Árnessýsla Folk Museum, located at The House in Eyrarbakki, built in 1765. The seashore at Eyrarbak...

East, Faskrudsfjordur

Fáskrúðsfjörður is in the centre of Austfirðir and draws its name from an island near the fjord called Skrúður. The town in Fáskrúðsfjörður is called Búðir and is located at the inner end of the 15-km-long fjord. Employment is primarily based on the fishing industry along with smaller industrial com...

South, Selfoss

The Camping site at Faxi has recently opened in the historical area of Biskupstungur, on the bank of the Tungufljót river and close to the Faxi waterfall. The site is in a quiet area, yet close to the main road and all services are close by. The view is wonderful and hiking routes are plentiful. Som...

East, Fellabaer

The camping site is situated by Fellaskóli school and is very close to Egilsstaðir town.

Northeast, Kopasker

Situated on the eastern shores of Öxarfjörður is Kópasker, the only town in the district. It’s a small town by the sea with a population of about 170
inhabitants. January 13, 1976 a massive earthquake shook Öxarfjörður. These quakes originated 10 km southwest of Kópasker. It is said to have been 6,...

Westfjords, Holmavik

The camping site is situated next to Finnbogastaðaskóli - an elementary school in the winter time. Season: june 1st - sept 1st

East, Egilsstadir

The Fjalladýrð tourist service in Möðrudalur valley is located mid-way between Mývatn lake and the town of Egilsstaðir on road 901. The place is renowned for the beautiful view with the “Queen of Icelandic Mountains” in the central role, Herðubreið mountain. The camp site is equipped with all amenit...

Westfjords, Breidarfjordur

On Flatey island a few beautiful old houses are scattered around the small island area. The houses are nicely kept and restored. Flatey Island is the ideal place for travelers that want to explore the more remonte areas of Iceland. It is the ideal place to relax and enjoy the best of Icelandic natur...

Westfjords, Flateyri

Flateyri is a lovely place in the calm of the evening when boats slumber by the harbour and the fjord beyond it sports and upside down image of Þorfinnur mountain. In the shadow of the mountain, the hearts of fish and men beat in time with the tide. For travelers Flateyri offers good services togeth...

Westfjords, Patreksfjordur

A beautifully located camping site, with excellent view over Vatnsfjordur, is within a walking distance from hotel Flokalundur. They offer good facilities for tents and caravans. Electricity is available and in the service building you can find toilets, hot and cold water, shower and dish washing fa...

South, Hrunamannahreppur

Fludir is an inland located hamlet in beautiful surroundings. A salmon river, Litla-Laxa, runs through the hamlet and the area is very thermally active. Horticulture, greenhouse- and mushroom cultivation are among the bases of livelihood as well as industry and tourism. Season: may 15th - sept 1st...

West, Borgarnes

The Fossatún campsite is a centrally located, family friendly place to stay at. Many of Iceland´s most interesting and beautiful places are within a short minute radius from Fossatún. Ideal to make short trips from and to return to a beautiful location and excelent facilities. Fossatún offers a wid...

North, Husavik

The camping site is located by Fosshóll guesthouse only 500 meters away from Goðafoss waterfall at the junction of Highway #1 and the Sprengisandur road. Goðafoss (meaning "waterfall of the gods") is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland. It is located in the North-Central Iceland at t...

South, Galtalaekur

Galtalækur 2 is located in Landssveit at road 26, just over 100 kilometers from Reykjavik. In the east, not far from Galtalækur 2 is the famous volcano Hekla and in the north you can see Búrfell. Season: may 15th - sept 15th

Southwest, Gardur

Gaðskagi is only a 10 minute trip from Leifur Eiriksson Air Terminal, 20 minutes from the Blue Lagoon and 40 minutes fram Reykjavik city centre. The Garðskagi beach is an excellent bird watching spot. It is the spring and summer home of a wide array of migrating birds, one of the most diverse in t...

South, Haukadalur

On the campgrounds belonging to Hotel Geysir, lovers of freedom, nature, and adventure have the opportunity to sleep practically right next to Geysir and Strokkur. They can listen to the bubbling, and wake up in the early morning to be perhaps the first and only visitors to these powerful natural wo...

North, Grenivik

The village Grenivík is a part of Grýtubakkahreppur district in eastern Eyjafjörður fjord. The population is about 377, close to 300 in the village and another 100 in the countryside south of the village. Grenivík is not far from some of Iceland's most popular hiking routes. Látraströnd and Fjörður...

Westfjords, Reykholar

The camping site at Grettislaug pool at Reykhólar is surrounded by the beautiful nature of the western part of Iceland. The area is a true haven for birdwatchers who flock to the area from all over the world to look at birds. The camping site is a short distance away from a bird watching hut at Lang...

North, Myvatn

Farm Grimsstadir and farm Modrudalur are the highest lying farms of the country. The crossing of the road leading to Waterfall Dettifoss still remains in its immetiate vicinity. The farm is located east of River Jokulsa, about 45 km from Lake Myvatn. During Catholic times, a prayer chapel stood at G...

Southwest, Grindavik

Grindavík is a beautiful Icelandic fishing town on the south coast of the Reykjanes peninsula. The Blue Lagoon, Grindavík premiere attraction, is located 3 miles from the town centre. Other attractions include the Saltfish museum, golf course and horse rental. The town has the horizon of the Atlanti...

Westfjords, Jokulfjordur

Grunnavík is a small bay at the mouth of Jökulfirðir. The name "Grunnavík" means "not a deep bay", which is a true description. Staying in Grunnavik offers the nature lover a unique opportunity to comfortably enjoy the closeness to nature and the pearls of Jokulfirdir and Hornstrandir region.

Westfjords, Kroksfjardarnes

Capital region, Hafnarfjordur

Comfortable and quiet in natural surroundings, sheltered in a peaceful lava hollow in the Vidistadartún recreational park. Season: may 15th - sept 15th

North, Husavik

Inland,

ITA Mountain hut Hagavatn was built in 1942. It was rebuilt in 1986 and underwent thorogh maintainance in 2000-2001. It is situated in a vegetated dell at the edge of glacier Langjokull, at the foot of the westernmost of the Mts Jarlhettur. Only glacial water can be found in its vicinity. The hut ac...

South, Hvolsvollur

Season: june 1st - sept 15th

North, Akureyri

Hamrar Campsite is located near Kjarnaskógur, only 5 minutes drive from Akureyri city center. The Campsite is one of the biggest in Iceland, and therefore are reservations not required and spaces not held. Still, if you are a part of big group of cars, caravans or motorhomes (10+), or a big group of...

South, Myrar

Haukafell is a small but nice camping area with access to WC. It is located in a manmade forest but forests in Iceland are a bit smaller scale than other countries. But still it gives you shelter from the wind. There are great walking paths that go from the camping site that you should check out.

North, Husavik

Heidarbaer in Reykjahverfi is between Husavík and Mývatn, 20 km away from Husavík, at the road 87. At Heidarbaer there is a shop, restaurant, swimming pool, camping place and a sleeping-bag accommodation. From here it is not far to the main attractions of north-east Iceland, for example Myvatn, Goda...

South, Seljalandssel

South, Fljotshlid

Located in the heart of Njalssaga country, an hour's drive from Reykjavík, Hellisholar offers outstanding recreational facilities, accomodation in cottages and well equipped camping facilities as well as excellent catering for small or large groups. There are brand new bathrooms and showers, hot tub...

Inland,

The oasis Herdubreidarlindir is one of the most beautiful spots of the interior. A myriad of cold springs at the edge of the lava creates the spring fed river Lindaa, a tributary of the glacial river Jokulsa. The water is the source of the existence of amazingly many species of plants in the oasis. ...

South, Vestmannaeyjar

The Capming site is located in a valley just outside of town.
Vestmannaeyjar is a small group of islands off the south coast of Iceland. There are a total of 14 islands in addition to a number of rocks and skerries that make up the archipelago. Only the largest island, Heimaey, is inhabited thou...

Westfjords, Isafjordur

Heydalur is a hotel and a restaurant in uniquely beautiful surroundings on the bay Mjoifjordur. Season: may 15th - sept 15th

Inland,

Hlöðuvellir campsite is located to the southwest of MT Hlöðufell. Mt Hlöðufell is a beautifully shaped table mountain to the south of glacier Langjokull with a glacier eroded, flat top, which is covered with eternal snow.

Westfjords, Patreksfjordur

The campsite is situates next to Hnjótur guesthouse and near the famous bird cliff Latrarbjarg. For birdwatchers and photographers alike, Latrabjarg the 441 meter high cliff is one of a kind as it stretches up to 14 kilometers. Literally packed with birds no wonder it claims to inhabit one of the la...

East, Egilsstadir

The Hallormsstadur forest is the largest in the country. It is located on a 35 km long glacial lake close to Egilsstadir town. Season: mid june - end of sept

North,

Hofsós, a peaceful seaside village with a high concentration of tourism and with 200 residents, is best known in recent times for its splendid Icelandic Emigration Centre.

Northwest, Saudarkrokur

Hólar is beautifully located in the valley Hjaltadalur in the Skagafjörður district of the mid-northern part of Iceland. The nearest town is Sauðárkrókur (32 km). Hólar in Hjaltadalur is one of the Icelandic nation’s principal historical, cultural, and ecclesiastical sites. The main Hólar farmstea...

Inland, Fjallabak

Holaskjol, sheltered by Mounds Lambaskardsholar, offers mountain hut accommodation and camping in a beautiful location just off the Landmanna Route, near the rivers Sydri Ofaera and Skafta and the magnificent fissure Eldgja. It is and excellent spot for a further exploration of the area on foot.

Westfjords, Holmavik

The camping site is located next to the information centre in Hólmavík. At the Information Centre campers can sit down and relax, use the kitchen facilities, wash their clothes and then dry them in a dryer, use the WC, use the internet etc. Only few steps away from the camping site you can go swim...

South, Kirkjubaejarklaustur

North, Eyjafjordur

North, Akureyri

The Hrafnagil campsite is about 10 kilometres outside the town of Akureyri. The weather is mild and the nature is magnificent. The guests are free from the hustle and bustle of the big town yet close to all service. At Hrafnagil there is an impressive swimming pool, sports ground and a sports hall. ...

Inland, Austur Reykjadalir

This flat mountain lyes high in the mountain area (1128 m. above sea-level) which means good view and low temperature. There is a small glacier on it and under the snow are hotsprings, forming caves into the glacier.
At the other side of Hrafntinnusker (obsidian-hill) is one of the huts on the fam...

North,

South, Grimsnes

West, Borgarnes

Hraunsnef Country Hotel is located on the Vest coast of Iceland in the beautiful Borgarbyggd district, with sublime hilltop setting overlooking Bifröst. Campers have access to the indoors accommodations were they can enjoy a moment in the living room or in front of the television. Campers are also...

South, Kirkjubaejarklaustur

Hrífunes is a popular campsite among the locals - beautiful and peaceful. Numerous hiking trails make up for limited facilities. Season: june 1st - august 30th

Northwest, Blonduos

The Húnavellir Campsite offers among other things, very good sport ad recreational facilities. On-site there is a soccer field, gymnastics hall, a playground and a swimming pool complete with a hot pot. For fishing enthusiasts, Svínavatn lake offers very good hopes of catching something. The camp si...

Northwest, Blonduos

A relaxing and beautiful place. A camping site with sanitary facilities. Sleeping bag accommodation with cooking facilities. Electricity and shower at campsite, breakfast and horse facilities. Available for rent for family reunions, conferences and any other such gatherings. There are beautiful walk...

North, Akureyri

Inland, Thorsmork

From Húsadalur in Thorsmork lies an array of hiking routes. One of those is the Laugavegur hiking route, on of the most popular hiking routes in Iceland. It lies between Landmannalaugar and Thorsmork and spans 55 kilometers. Reykjavik Excursions offers daily departures from Reykjavik to Thorsmork f...

North, Husavik

Húsavík is the largest town in Þingeyjarsýsla, a prosperous community of 2,300 people by the eastern side of Skjálfandi bay. It was here that the Swedish explorer Garðar Svavarsson spent the winter of 870, four years before Iceland's first officially recognised settler, Ingólfur Arnarson, made his h...

Inland, Fjallabak

A popular stop on the famous Laugarvegur hike.

Inland, Hveravellir

In the centre of Iceland, on a mountain road called Kjalvegur, there is a unspoiled and protected area called Hveravellir (hot spring plains). Wich is a popular tourist place all the year round. Kjalvegur usually opens in the middle of June and it remains open until September or October, but it dep...

Inland,

South, Hvolsvollur

The small town Hvolsvollur, one of the few inland located towns, started developing in the thirties, when most of the streams and rivers in the Southwestern Lowlands had been bridged. The inhabitants base their livelihood mainly on services rendered to the agricultural surroundings, the manufacture ...

South, Biskupstungur

Camping for Tents and Caravans in beautiful surroundings. Children's playground and market place, with products from the local Greenhouse. Grocery store in 5 min. walking distance. Outdoor Swimming pool, Greenhouse farm, Domestic Animal Park, Horse rental, River rafting, in the neighborhood. Short d...

North, Akureyri

Westfjords, Isafjordur

The camping site is situated by Edda Hotel, 1 km away from the town centre. The hotel building is a school during the winter time. Ísafjörður town is the ideal base for tourists in the West Fjords, as it has great activities and tours all year long. The nature reserve of Hornstrandir welcomes you, ...

West, Akranes

The town of Akranes lies just across the blue straits and is visible from Reykjavík on a clear day. You can actually take the city bus from Reykjavík to Akranes for only a few Euros, or use your Reykjavík visitors' card, and step off in Akranes within an hour. Season: may 15th to sept 15th.

Inland, Kjolur

Kerlingarfjoll are one of Icelands precious inland resorts. There you will find good facilities and a restaurant serving traditional Icelandic dishes. In the area are various marked and unmarket hiking routes and you can spend days browsing the Hveradalir area which is one of Icelands biggest geot...

South, Kirkjubaejarklaustur

The village Kirkjubæjarklaustur is a town of approximately 160 inhabitants situated in the south of Iceland between Vík í Mýrdal and Höfn. Kirkjubæjarklaustur is the only place between these two towns which offers services, including a fuel station, bank, post office and supermarket. Nearby tourist ...

Westfjords, Flateyri area

Korpudalur Kirkjuból is located by Önundarfjördur close to Isafjörd on nortwest coast of Iceland. Wonderful hiking trails around, boat trips, sight seeing trips, birds watching, kayaking, boat sailing and sea angling. Organized trips around the westfjörds and nearby mountain terrain. Location only 1...

Northwest, Hvammstangi

A peaceful camping site located just above Hvammstangi town, 6 km from the ring road. Good hiking paths in the area. Season: May 15th - September 15th

South, Kirkjubaejarklaustur

Inland,

Kverkfjoll is a mountain massif underneath and on the northern edge of the icecap Vatnajökull. It is clearly visible from the main road in the north on a fine day. It contains two high mountains (1920 and 1860m) and a high temperature area (10 km²).

West, Grundarfjordur

The farm Kverná is centrally located on the Snæfellsnes peninsula only a kilomretre away from the town of Grundarfjörður. Various activities are available at the farm, horse-rental, hiking trips and fishing. We offer planned hikes where on the way you can encounter volcanoes and desolate farmhouses....

Inland,

A peaceful place in Fjallabak nature reserve Cave Landmannahellir at the foot of Mt Hellisfjall south of Mt Lodmundur and west of Lake Lodmundarvatn is about 14 m long, 8 m wide and 4 m high. It was a popular shelter among travellers on Route Landmannaleid and farmers rounding up the sheep late in ...

Inland, Landmannalaugar

Landmannalaugar, this pearl of the interior is situated in a valley between colourful mountains at the dark edge of the rhyolite lava field Laugahraun. Many hot and cold springs create a bathing warm brook, where people bathe. The surroundings of Landmannalaugar are too colourful and magnificent to ...

South, Fljotshlid

A camping site at the heart of the area where the famous Saga Njálssaga is said to have occurred. The site is next to Café Langbrók and live music is regularly offered by the house band. A goddess temple is being erected close by. When complete, guests will be taken to the temple for a demonstration...

Inland, Thorsmork

North, Saudarkrokur

The campsite is situated by a farm (sheep + horses) close to Varmahlíð

Inland,

Laugafell hut is located on the high plateau of North Icleand, 15 km NE of Hofsjökull glacier and 20 km SW from the end of Eyjafjarðardalur valley. There is gas for cooking. The sanitary house has WC facilities and changing cubicles for the adjacent swimming pool.

South, Blaskogabyggd

South, Hella

The Camping site at Laugaland Holtum is a family friendly camping place only 6 km from Road 1 from the Vegamót. You drive up Landveg nr. 26 and you will see the camping site on the left. A great place for people that want to be in peaceful and beautiful location Season: may 15th - sept 15th

West, Budardalur

The camping site of Laugar in Sælingsdalur valley is a great place to unwind in the arms of nature. A 25 metre long outside swimming pool is in close proximity to the site as well as a hot pot. There are many things of interest to tourists in the area. The museum at Laugar houses many important arti...

Capital region, Reykjavik

Reykjavík Campsite is a five star campsite perfectly located appr. 3 km from the city center. The Campsite can accommodate up to 650 persons in tents, cabins, cars or caravans so it is almost impossible that you will not find a place to stay. Therefore reservations are not required and spaces are no...

Westfjords, Bjarnarfjordur

South, Blaskogabyggd

Laugarvatn is around 100 km from Reykjavík, placed midways between Þingvellir and Gullfoss- in the heart of the Golden Circle. There are a lot of cottages in the Laugardalur valley, hence there is various opportunity for leisure, i.e. one of the countries best sports-hall together with a swimming po...

South, Hella

Are you on your way to Landmannalaugar or planning to come see the volcano Hekla? If so then Leirubakki is a convenient stop over. The campsite is located by Leirubakki Hotel and has all neccesary facilities and a lot of recreational activities, including: - A powerful and informative exhibition ab...

North, Hofsos

Northeast, Kopasker

Lundur is situated in the heart of natural beauty and only a 10 minute drive to the national park of Jökulsárcanyon.

North,

East, Neskaupstadur

The population of Neskaupstaður is around 1411 and most people are employed in the flourishing fishing industry. Small and big fishing ships enter the harbor. There is a hospital and a Gymnasium and good services in the town. To the east of the town, facing the ocean, there is a nature reserve and r...

Inland, Sprengisandur

Nýidalur is in the middle of Iceland in an area called Sprengisandur. Sprengisandur route is the longest stretch between the South and the North and is passable by 4wd vehicles during summer. It is mostly very desolate and barren. Only where there is water, sparse vegetation can be found.

Westfjords, Norðurfjordur

Camping site with WC and fresh water. Great hiking paths, boat for luggage transportation.

North, Olafsfjordur

The camping site is next to the local sports centre. A little pond with birds and ducks is at the site and the young ones can fish for small fish there. A golf course is 2 km away and fishing can be done either in the towns harbour, or in lake Ólafsfjörður. Fjarðará river also offers good fishing an...

West, Hellissandur

The fishing town Ólafsvík is situated on the western end of the Snæfellsnes peninsula in Iceland. The nature around Ólafsvík affords numerous recreation opportunities, such as hiking trails, long sandy beaches, and snowmobiling on the volcano Snæfellsjökull.

Westfjords,

Northeast, Raufarhofn

Raufarhöfn is on the east side of Melrakkaslétta, a fishing village of around 250 people. Nowhere in Iceland are the spring-nights brighter or the winter-days darker. You can spend your time in many pleasant ways in Raufarhöfn, the variety of birdlife inside and around the village is almost unique i...

East, Reydarfjordur

Reyðarfjörður fjord is long, wide and curving, and is the largest of the eastern fjords. The village that rests at the end of it is also (most commonly) known as Reyðarfjörður. The camping site is located by a large duck pond In the village called Andapollurinn, into which Salmon is released on a re...

Westfjords, Hornstrandir

Reykjafjordur is a short and wide fjord in northern Strandir. It was abandoned by its last inhabitants in 1959. The buildings have been well maintained and they still stand on the lowland at the northwest side of the fjord. The old farm houses are on a hill just by the ocean and other houses, in whi...

North, Myvatn

The site is on the northern shore of lake Mývatn, one of the most magnificent natural wonders in the whole of Iceland. The sights worth seeing in the area are countless, Dimmuborgir, Krafla and Hverfjall, just to name a few. The birdlife on and around the lake is diverse and the river Laxá is a grea...

South, Hveragerdi

The camping site in Hveragerði is located centrally in the town, only 2 minutes walk from the swimming-pool. The camping is normally open from mid May to the beginning of October. The area offers good service facilities, walking distance to the city centre and the main attractions and just across th...

Westfjords, Isafjordur area

Reykjanes is located in Ísafjarðardjúp on northwest part of Iceland. The view from Reykjanes is nice; there is a variety of hiking routes and it's very peaceful in the morning and evening. Rich bird life and sea life. Season: june 1st - sept 15th

Northwest, Stadur

Inland,

South, Arnes

The camping site is located in Þjórsárdalur or the valley by the river Þjórsá. Beautiful area and there are many possible hikes to take from there. At the camping site there is an entertaining playground for kids. The camping site has a lot of trees planted to organize the area, so people are able t...

Northwest, Saudarkrokur

Sauðárkrókur is the biggest town in Skagafjörður fjord with about 3000 residents. The people in Sauðárkrókur make their living from fishing, varied industry and all kinds of service. There is a collage in Sauðárkrókur with about 500 students. The camping site is located in the downtown area next to...

South, Seljavellir

The camping site is located in the south of Iceland just a few Km from route 1. Located just in the shade of a mountain the camping site is beside the swimming pool. Also in a walking distance up the next valley in the mountain side is a natural geothermal swimming pool that has been there for many ...

West, Grundarfjordur

Next to the farm Setberg the campside is located, but it is about 7 km distance from Grundafjördur the next town. At the site is running water and WC. Free access for kids 16 years and younger.

East, Seydisfjordur

Seyðisfjörður is a small town of about 800 people. The local economy has long been based on the fisheries, while light industry also flourishes. Tourism is playing a growing role, as the picturesque town in its spectacular surroundings attracts more and more visitors. At the camping site in Seyðisfj...

North, Siglufjordur

The camping grounds of the town of Siglufjörður are located in the centre of town, near the main square and the harbour. All services, recreation and museums are within 5-10 minutes by foot. For those who seek a little more privacy and less ado, we offer another site outside of town. From there you ...

North, Akureyri

Camping sites with access to WC.

Southeast, Skaftafell

Skaftafell national park is located by the roots of Vatnajökull the biggest glacier in Iceland and also in Europe for that matter. But don’t worry it won’t melt in one day so you can have a worriless night. However in sleepless nights you can hear the glacier crawling onwards and renewing itself, ...

North, Saudarkrokur

Offers accommodation for people with sleeping bags, guesthouses or camping sites. It is possible to buy breakfast, coffee or hand made art.

Northwest, Skagastrond

Skagaströnd is the country music capital of Iceland, and is home to the world's most northernly Country music bar and a Country music radio station.

Southeast, Hofn

Hofn is located in the southeast part of Iceland. A few miles from Hofn, the biggest glacier in Europe is located and at Hofn you can come and use the camping grounds. The camping site is in the center of Hofn , and all the neccesery service is within walking distance.

East, Egilsstadir

Skipalækur camping ground is open from May-September. It is small, homey and quiet equipped with three toilets and two showers. Our very ambition is to keep the facilities clean at all times. Benches and tables are available for guests and we offer electricity for mobile homes (fee applies). Skipa...

West, Stykkisholmur

Helgafellssveit is a small settlement of about 60 people, close to Stykkishólmur town. The main industries are fishing and farming.

South, Skogar

The area is known for its waterfall, Skógafoss, on the Skógá river, which springs of 60 meters top of an eroded cliff. At Skógar is a folk museum, Skógasafn, open daily, all the year, as well as a museum on transport in Iceland. Season: june 1st - sept 1st

North, Myvatn

Inland, Snaefell

The camping site is located by a cabin at the roots of the magnificent Snæfell mountain - the highest freestanding mountain of the country (1833m). The mountain is relatively easy to climb from the cabin and there are more magnificent hiking areas in the area.

West, Snaefellsnes

Arnarstapi boasts unbelievable natural beauty, rugged shore cliffs and abundant bird life. Arnarstapi has a large campsite well-suited for individuals, families or groups wishing to enjoy together the natural beauty "under the glacier".

East, Mjoifjordur

Mjóifjörður is a village of 35 people in East Iceland, sitting on a fjord of the same name (meaning Narrow Fjord). A road exits over Mjóafjarðarheiði heath and Slenjudalur valley to Fljósdalshérað. Season: june 15th - august 15th

East, Breiddalsvik

The camping site is located next to Hotel Staðarborg in the Breiðdalur valley, close to the town of Breiðdalsvík. Hunting and fishing enthusiasts are sure to find something of interest. Wild geese and ptarmigan season is in the late fall and seasonal fishing of both salmon and trout in the quite ren...

North, Myvatn

ATT: There's no longer a camping site at Staðarhóll - only motel cottages

Northwest, Hrutafjordur

ATT: There's no longer a camping site at Staðarskáli

East, Seydisfjordur

Loðmundarfjörður is a remote, uninhabited fjord in the eastern part of Iceland. In the fjord there are thousands of nesting eider ducks, possibly some reindeer and most definitely semi-wild horses grazing in the fertile valley. Getting there is the tricky part: You can hike from Seyðisfjörður for e...

North, Varmahlid

East,

South, Stokkseyri

The beach and the unusual lake-district in Stokkseyri are renowned for its beauty and divirse bird- and plant life. The beach is very popular site for hiking and bird watching. In Stokkseyri there is a campsite, swimming pool, a good lobster restaurant and a kayak rental. Visitors can explore the na...

East, Egilsstadir

The campsite is mostly surrounded by trees so visitors can choose from camping on grass or in a tree clearing. Good rest room facilities with six toilets, sink, showers, hot and cold water, electricity and a washing machine. There are outdoor barbeques that visitors are welcome to use and a dining...

West, Budardalur

West, Stykkisholmur

Westfjords, Sudavik

Season: may 1st - sept 30th

South, Oraefi

Svinafell offers two types of camping.
8 camping areas are located behind the swimming pool that accommodate 6-8 tents in each flat area, well suited for small groups and families. There are toilets and basins with running water short distance away (100m).
Alternatively there is a larger area on t...

North, Akureyri

The Systragil campsite is a centrally located, family friendly place to stay at. Many of Iceland´s most interesting and beautiful places are within a short distance of Systragil. Akureyri is 35 km away, Mývatn 60 km and Húsavík 90 km away. A swimming pool is about 10 km away and it is also possible ...

South, Thorlakshofn

South, Vik i Myrdal

Westfjords, Thingeyri

Season: june 1st - august 31st

Westfjords, Thingeyri

South, Thingvellir

Season: june 1st - sept 31st

South, Floahreppur

South, Thorlakshofn

Northeast, Thorshofn

The camping site in the town of Þórshöfn is in a quiet corner of the town. All necessary service is within a shot walking distance and the service on site is also good. The sports hall in Þórhöfn offers a good indoor swimming pool and hot pots and a gym. The hall also consists of a tourist informati...

South, Vestmannaeyjar

Vestmannaeyjar is a small group of islands off the south coast of Iceland. There are a total of 14 islands in addition to a number of rocks and skerries that make up the archipelago. Only the largest island, Heimaey, is inhabited though several of the outer islands each have a small cabin that is us...

North, Akureyri

The camping site at Þórunnarstræti, is located centrally in the town, close by the main swimmingpool Akureyrarlaug. The area offers good service facilities, walking distance to the city centre and main attractions and a play ground. Season: june 5th - sept 1st View camp site rules (PDF-8KB)

South, Grimsnes

Inland,

Westfjords, Isafjordur

The camping grounds are 4 km from the Ísafjörður town centre. To get there, turn from the main road at Seljaland. All facilities at the site have been newly refurbished and the site is naturally quite well situated for campers. The area has quite a lot of vegetation (compared to Iceland generally!)...

South, Hraunbaer

Season: may 15th - sept 15th

South, Biskupstungur

Season: may 10th - oct 20th

North, Akureyri

Westfjords, Nordurfjordur

Northwest, Skagafjordur

West, Borgarnes

Inland,

North,

South, Vik i Myrdal

Season: june 1st - sept 15th

North, Myvatn

Northeast, Vopnafjordur

The site is centrally located in the town of Vopnafjörður. The camping grounds are in beautiful surroundings offering great views over the town and the fjord. On-site we offer toilets and barbecue facilities. All other services are readily available due to the central location. The site was built ar...