Ártún
Ártún
About
A campsite in North Iceland. Base camp for exploring the area.
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Wild camping rules have tightened. Use designated campsites to stay on the right side of the law.
Drive: Good
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30 min stop
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Toyota RAV4
Heated seats for winter waterfall runs, range for highland summer loops.
TransmissionAutomatic
FuelHybrid
Seats5
DriveAWD
VW Caravelle
Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.
TransmissionAutomaticFuelDieselSeats9Drive2WD
Key Camper Wild Duo
Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.
TransmissionManualFuelPetrol
Sleeps2Drive4WDTours near Ártún
Small groups
Akureyri Whale Watching
Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.
Duration3 hours
PickupAkureyri
HighlightsEyjafjörður
TypeBoat tour
Glacier & Golden Circle
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
Duration10 hoursPickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
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Waterfalls
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Hot Springs
Geothermal hot spring near Grýtubakkahreppur
Wild hot spring. Real Iceland experience. Worth seeking out.
6.6 km awayHjalteyri Hot Tub
Hot spring in North Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.
6.9 km awayGeothermal hot spring near Dalvíkurbyggð
Natural pool. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Bring your own towel.
11 km awayHauganes Hot Tubs
Free oceanside tubs in fishing village on Eyjafjörður. Local hangout.
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Campsites
Ártún
The town of Grenivík is only a short distance from Ártún. At Grenivík you can find a…
50 m awayGrenivík
The camp site at Grenivík is located in a good location in northern Iceland. The…
6.6 km awayTjaldsvæði Hauganesi
North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…
11 km awayHauganes, Dalvíkurbyggð
The camp site is in a quiet are in the small village Hauganesin the fjord Eyjafjörður.
11 km away
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