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Bjarteyjarsandur

About

Bjarteyjarsandur is a small campsite on a working family farm in Hvalfjörður, West Iceland, set below the farmhouses by road 47. It's a quiet base for hikers and bikers, about ten minutes' drive from the Glymur waterfall. Open April to November, and on request outside those months.

This is a small, family-run farm campsite, sitting below the farmhouses in Hvalfjörður. The family has worked the land here for generations and sells its own locally-sourced produce. Facilities are modest: toilets, a single shower, a little wooden shelter, and a walking path. If the weather turns, there's the option of sleeping-bag accommodation indoors. It's set up with hikers and bikers in mind, quiet, and only about ten minutes by road from the Glymur waterfall. An evening or early-morning walk down to the shore is worth the time. And if you ask the locals in summer, they might point you to the hot tub by the shore — their own quiet secret. The site runs from April to November, and opens on request the rest of the year.

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Map of Bjarteyjarsandur

Bjarteyjarsandur is in West Iceland at 64.3984°N, 21.5097°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Season
Open from the 1st of April to the 1st of November. Open upon request at other times of the year (all year round).
Walk-ins
Not accepted — book ahead
Advance booking
Not offered
Getting there
Road 47 (Hvalfj.norðanv.)
Off the main road
0.1 km from Route 47
Nearest town
Melahverfi — 15.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
35 km in a straight line
What else is close
256 mapped places within 20 km

Amenities

Services & Accessibility
  • Electricity
Hygiene facilities
  • Shower
  • Toilets
Entertainment
  • Walking paths
Accommodation
  • Sleeping bag accommodation
Local area
  • Food service

Facilities listed by tjalda.is

Bjarteyjarsandur weather and conditions

At Bjarteyjarsandur in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 01:30 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like -1°C), clear, wind 8 m/s gusting to 12 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 43 m (sunrise 06:05, sunset 20:48). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 01:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Prices
Rates 2026
Camping
Adults
2,400 ISK
Children (4-14 years old) (4-14 years)
1,200 ISK
Overnight stay tax
400 ISK per unit / night
Extras
Electricity
1,100 ISK per night

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Photos & videos

DORMIMOS EN UNA GRANJA EN ISLANDIA!!! CAMPING BJARTEYJARSANDURConociendo BA y el mundo
BjarteyjarsandurThe TouristTV Channel
Wild Icelandic Lamb - Bjarteyjarsandur Farm, Family Owned and OperatedWild Icelandic Lamb
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Frequently
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questions

Can I wild camp near Bjarteyjarsandur 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 Bjarteyjarsandur in advance?
Bjarteyjarsandur 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 Bjarteyjarsandur open?
Open from the 1st of April to the 1st of November. Open upon request at other times of the year (all year round). — always confirm directly if you're planning a shoulder-season trip, since dates can shift year to year.
What facilities does Bjarteyjarsandur have?
Bjarteyjarsandur lists: Electricity, Walking paths, Food service, Shower, Sleeping bag accommodation, Toilets.

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