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Árbúðir

Highlands, Iceland

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Árbúðir

Highlands, Iceland

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Árbúðir is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.6092°N, 19.7036°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Árbúðir weather and conditions

At Árbúðir in Highlands, conditions as of 28 August 2026, 03:00 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -3°C), clear, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 05:57, sunset 20:42). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 28 August 2026, 03:00· 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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This campsite hasn’t published a rate card — expect standard per-person nightly fees and check locally before you pitch.

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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 Árbúðir

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

Photos & videos

Icelandic horse herd on Kjölur — Árbúðir — video poster — Icelandic horse herd on KjölurAnnaleen Vermeulen

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Can I wild camp near Árbúðir 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 Árbúðir in advance?

Árbúðir 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 Árbúðir open?

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

What facilities does Árbúðir have?

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

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Gýgjarfoss

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Skuggafoss

27 km·~32 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Nýifoss

30 km·~36 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#4.Hvanngiljafoss

37 km·~45 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Hveradalir

20 km·~24 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring

20 km·~24 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Sundlaug

21 km·~25 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur

21 km·~25 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Árbúðir

50 m

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

#2.Hvítárnes

2.7 km·~3 min drive

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

#3.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

21 km·~25 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

#4.Hveravellir

29 km·~35 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F349 Kerlingarfjöll old

5 km·~6 min drive

The long, lonely way to Kerlingarfjöll

#2.F347 Kerlingafjallavegur

6.8 km·~8 min drive

Kerlingafjallavegur

#3.F735 Þjófadalavegur

12 km·~14 min drive

Side trip from Hveravellir into 'thief's valley

#4.F734 Svörtutungur

14 km·~17 min drive

The tough alternative to Kjölur

4 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

61 km·~73 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin

66 km·~79 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

92 km·~111 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara

97 km·~116 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Geysir

44 km·~53 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hrauneyjar

50 km·~60 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Húsafell

56 km·~68 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Brautarhóll

60 km·~72 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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