Road 
Weather 
No photo of Álfaskeið yet — be the first to add one
Map of Álfaskeið
Map
64.0860°N, 20.4233°W · South Coast
Tours near Álfaskeið
Family Raftingfrom 34.900 ISK · 4 h
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 h
Laugarás Lagoon Lerki - Premium Lagoon with a towel and a drinkfrom 12.400 ISK · 2 h
Laugarás Lagoon Ösp - Premium Lagoon and 2 course meal at Ylja Restaurantfrom 18.900 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Secret Lagoon Admissionfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
River Fun Raftingfrom 22.990 ISK · 3 h
Kayak River Ridefrom 30.990 ISK · 3 h
Family Fun Raftingfrom 19.990 ISK · 3 h
Rye Bread Tour (Geothermal bakery)from 3.500 ISK · 30 min
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 minLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionÁlfaskeið weather and conditions
Last updated
0°Cmostly clear · feels -4°C2 m/swind9 h 51 mdaylight · 08:11 – 18:03
Prices
Published rates
This campsite hasn’t published a rate card — expect standard per-person nightly fees and check locally before you pitch.
Tonight
Northern lights forecast by region
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Transmission
Fuel
Seats
Drive
SleepsPhotos & videos
No photos or videos yet
Been to Álfaskeið? Help other travellers — add the first photo or video.
Search YouTubeNearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Flúðir7 km - 2Tjaldmiðstöðin Flúðum7 km
- 3Tjaldvæðið í Brautarholti9 km
- 4
Árnes10 km - 5
Reykholt, Aratunga10 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Hrunamannahreppur5 km
- 2Brúarpotturinn7 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur7 km
Fuel
Supermarkets
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
Can I wild camp near Álfaskeið 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 Álfaskeið in advance?
Álfaskeið 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 Álfaskeið open?
Most Icelandic campsites open June through August or September. Confirm directly with Álfaskeið for exact dates, especially outside peak summer.
What facilities does Álfaskeið have?
Facility details for Álfaskeið aren't fully documented yet — contact the site directly or check on arrival. Basic Icelandic campsites typically have at least a toilet block.
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
Spotted an error, or have something to add? Help us keep this page accurate.
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10