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Árhús

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About

Árhús is a roughly six-hectare campsite at Hella on the south coast, with space for tents, campervans, and caravans. There's no booking — you arrive and pick a spot. It runs late, staying open until November or December depending on the weather, and keeps a supermarket and indoor dining on site.

Space is the selling point here: about six hectares, enough that tents, campervans, and caravans all get room to spread out. There's no reservation system — you turn up, choose your pitch, and pay once you're settled. In July and August the reception opens 17:00 to 21:00. Arrive earlier and you can still drive in and pay later; roll in late and you can sort it the next morning. The fee covers hot showers, electricity, and a shared common area, with WiFi in the communal buildings. A supermarket, indoor dining, and a playground are on site too. The season stretches unusually long — open until November or December, weather allowing.

Wild camping rules have tightened. Use designated campsites to stay on the right side of the law.

Map of Árhús

Map

63.8321°N, 20.4076°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Season
Open until November/ December (depending on weather)
Walk-ins
Accepted — first-come, first-served
Advance booking
Not offered
Off the main road
0.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Hella — 0.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
83 km in a straight line
What else is close
52 mapped places within 20 km

Amenities

Services & Accessibility
  • Electricity
  • Wi-Fi
Hygiene facilities
  • Waste disposal for mobile homes
  • Shower
  • Washing machine
  • Cold water
  • Hot water
  • Toilets
Cooking & Dining facilities
  • Indoor dining facility
Entertainment
  • Walking paths
  • Playground
Accommodation
  • Cottages
Local area
  • Supermarket

Facilities listed by tjalda.is

Árhús weather and conditions

Last updated

2°Cclear · feels -2°C3 m/swind9 h 53 mdaylight · 08:11 – 18:03
Prices
Rates 2026
Camping
Children 5 years and younger (≤5 years)
Free
Children (6–14 years) (6–14 years)
1,000 ISK per person / night
Taxes
Adults (15 years and older)
3,000 ISK per person / night

Rates via tjalda.is · retrieved 2026-07-17

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Photos & videos

Árhús GuesthouseThe TouristTV Channel
Arhus Hella, Cabins and CampingSouth Door

Nearby

Fuel

  1. 1Hella< 1 km · 310.8 kr/L
  2. 2Landvegamót7 km · 308.7 kr/L
  3. 3Hvolsvöllur12 km · 308.6 kr/L
All fuel →

Supermarkets

  1. 1Kjörbúðin< 1 km
  2. 2Krónan13 km
  3. 3Bónus30 km
All supermarkets →

Frequently
asked
questions

Can I wild camp near Árhús 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 Árhús in advance?
Árhús 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 Árhús open?
Open until November/ December (depending on weather) — always confirm directly if you're planning a shoulder-season trip, since dates can shift year to year.
What facilities does Árhús have?
Árhús lists: Electricity, Walking paths, Waste disposal for mobile homes, Shower, Cottages, Supermarket, Washing machine, Indoor dining facility, Wi-Fi, Cold water, Hot water, Toilets, Playground.

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