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Bjarkarlundur

Westfjords, Iceland
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Bjarkarlundur

Westfjords, Iceland

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Road · From Reykjavík to the foss
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
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BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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Cars & campers

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Toyota RAV4
SUV

Toyota RAV4

Heated seats for winter waterfall runs, range for highland summer loops.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelHybrid
Seats5
DriveAWD
From
8,075 kr9,500 kr/day
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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
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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
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Tours near Bjarkarlundur

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Nearby

Waterfalls

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Rettárfoss

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Grundarfoss

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Bænahúsfoss

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Hot Springs

Geothermal hot spring near Reykhólahreppur

Natural pool. Real Iceland experience. Worth seeking out.

8.6 km away

Heydalur Hot Spring

Hot spring in Westfjords. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

13 km away

Einireykir

Geothermal spot. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Worth seeking out.

13 km away

Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð

Natural pool. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Respect the nature around it.

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Campsites

Bjarkarlundur

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

50 m away

Bjarkalundur Campsite

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150 m away

Tjaldsvæðið Djúpadal

Djúpidalur offers a family friendly campground close to Reykhólar. Possibility to stay at…

8.9 km away

Miðjanes

The camp site Miðjanes is only 5 km from Reykhólar.

13 km away

Services

Bjarkalundur

N1 fuel station

100 m away

Reykhólar

N1 fuel station

12 km away

Hólmavík

ÓB fuel station

25 km away

Krambúð

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

25 km away

Frequently
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Can I wild camp near Bjarkarlundur 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 Bjarkarlundur in advance?
Bjarkarlundur 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 Bjarkarlundur open?
Most Icelandic campsites open June through August or September. Confirm directly with Bjarkarlundur for exact dates, especially outside peak summer.
What facilities does Bjarkarlundur have?
Facility details for Bjarkarlundur 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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