Surviving Iceland

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

Westfjords, Bildudalur

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...

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.

Westfjords, Patreksfjordur

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

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

Westfjords, Mjoifjordur

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

Westfjords, Holmavik

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

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...

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...

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

Westfjords, Isafjordur

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

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...

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...

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, ...

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...

Westfjords, Bjarnarfjordur

Westfjords, Norðurfjordur

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

Westfjords,

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...

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

Westfjords, Sudavik

Season: may 1st - sept 30th

Westfjords, Thingeyri

Season: june 1st - august 31st

Westfjords, Thingeyri

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!)...

Westfjords, Nordurfjordur