Surviving Iceland

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...

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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

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

South, Kirkjubaejarklaustur

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

South, Hvolsvollur

Season: june 1st - sept 15th

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.

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...

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...

South, Kirkjubaejarklaustur

South, Grimsnes

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

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...

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 ...

South, Kirkjubaejarklaustur

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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

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...

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...

South, Thorlakshofn

South, Vik i Myrdal

South, Thingvellir

Season: june 1st - sept 31st

South, Floahreppur

South, Thorlakshofn

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...

South, Grimsnes

South, Hraunbaer

Season: may 15th - sept 15th

South, Biskupstungur

Season: may 10th - oct 20th

South, Vik i Myrdal

Season: june 1st - sept 15th