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Álftavatn

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63.8568°N, 19.2293°W · South Coast

Tours near Álftavatn

Highlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transferfrom 16.500 ISK · 5 hBus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hSolheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tourfrom 12.299 ISK · 3 hSólheimajökull Glacier Hike and Ice Cave Explorationfrom 22.999 ISK · 4 h 30 minGlacier Explorationfrom 20.999 ISK · 5 h 30 minKayaking by the Glacier - Solheimajokullfrom 19.999 ISK · 2 h 30 minGlacier Hiking Tour - Icelandic Local Guidefrom 38.900 ISK · 10 hThe Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventurefrom 45.000 ISK · 4 hGlacier Hike & Horse Riding in South Icelandfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 h
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ToursIn season nowSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hEarly Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 minLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Álftavatn weather and conditions

Last updated

2°Cdrizzle · feels -3°C5 m/sgusts 89 h 53 mdaylight · 08:06 – 17:59
Prices
Published rates

This campsite hasn’t published a rate card — expect standard per-person nightly fees and check locally before you pitch.

In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Álftavatn — photo by Chmee2/Valtameri · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0Photo: Chmee2/Valtameri · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
Álftavatn Lake Campsitevanjay1230
Best Iceland's Trek: Laugavegur Trail to Alftavatn Lake | Cinematic 4KAnton Kustov
Laugavegur trail - Day 4 - Iceland | Emstrur – Álftavatn 🌋Thom de Vries
Iceland hike Alftavatn - EmstrurAlly's World
Laugavegur Hike Day 2 Wet and windy Hrafntinnusker to Álftavatn IcelandJeromet Ryan
Laugavegur trail - Day 5 - Iceland | Álftavatn – Hrafntinnusker 🌋Thom de Vries

Nearby

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  1. 1Strútur13 km
  2. 2Strútslaug14 km
  3. 3Landmannahellir22 km
  4. 4Básar á Goðalandi (Þórsmörk)23 km
  5. 5Þórsmörk - Slyppugil23 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Ljósafoss5 km
  2. 2Markarfljótsfoss10 km
  3. 3Rauðufossar19 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra12 km
  2. 2Strútslaug14 km
  3. 3Hot Spring Shower15 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hrauneyjar38 km · 315.8 kr/L
  2. 2Vík í Mýrdal50 km · 309.9 kr/L
  3. 3Hvolsvöllur51 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan50 km
  2. 2Kjörbúðin57 km
  3. 3Gvendarkjör58 km
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Tours

  1. Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
  2. Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
  3. Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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Frequently
asked
questions

Can I wild camp near Álftavatn 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 Álftavatn in advance?
Álftavatn 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 Álftavatn open?
Most Icelandic campsites open June through August or September. Confirm directly with Álftavatn for exact dates, especially outside peak summer.
What facilities does Álftavatn have?
Facility details for Álftavatn aren't fully documented yet — contact the site directly or check on arrival. Basic Icelandic campsites typically have at least a toilet block.

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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams