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Áfangi

Highlands, IcelandTjaldsvæði Camping

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Áfangi

Highlands, IcelandTjaldsvæði Camping

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Map of Áfangi

Áfangi is in the Highlands, Iceland at 65.1489°N, 19.7292°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Áfangi weather and conditions

At Áfangi in Highlands, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 07:30 (Iceland time): 1°C, clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 49 m (sunrise 05:55, sunset 20:44). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 07:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Visit now · Open year-round · 30 min stop · Visibility —

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Highlands Reykjavík South Coast West North East Westfjords Reykjanes

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Áfangi

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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Can I wild camp near Áfangi instead?

No. Sleeping in a car, van or camper outside a designated campsite has been illegal in Iceland since 2015 — use a mapped site like this one.

Do I need to book Áfangi in advance?

Áfangi is first-come, first-served — no advance booking. Arrive earlier in the day during July and August, when Icelandic campsites fill up fast.

When is Áfangi open?

Most Icelandic campsites open June through August or September. Confirm directly with Áfangi for exact dates, especially outside peak summer.

What facilities does Áfangi have?

Facility details for Áfangi aren't fully documented yet — contact the site directly or check on arrival. Basic Icelandic campsites typically have at least a toilet block.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Kornsa Waterfalls

39 km·~46 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Bergárfoss

42 km·~50 min drive

Bergárfoss is a 40-metre waterfall on the Bergá, a stream in western Iceland (height and…

#3.Reykjafoss

42 km·~50 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Bólugilsfoss

42 km·~50 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Hveravellir Pool

32 km·~39 min drive

Highland pool on Kjölur route between glaciers. Remote, natural. Old highland oasis.

#2.Heimilishver

33 km·~39 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Fagrihver

33 km·~39 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Mýrarhver

33 km·~39 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Áfangi

50 m

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#2.Hveravellir

33 km·~39 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#3.Bakkaflöt tjaldsvæði

39 km·~47 min drive

Next to the river Svartá, we have a beautiful campsite with Mountain View and lovely…

#4.Lambeyri

39 km·~47 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F586 Haukadalsskarðsvegur

11 km·~14 min drive

Mountain pass to Viking history

1 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

62 km·~75 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

63 km·~76 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Hlíðarkaup

65 km·~78 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Skagfirðingabúð

66 km·~79 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Varmahlíð

47 km·~56 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Víðihlíð

50 km·~60 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugarbakki

58 km·~69 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Blönduós

62 km·~74 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community