Tjaldsvæðið Borg
About
The campground at Borg is very well located, with a swimming pool and a playground within walking distance. Within only 20 minutes of driving, other activities for all age groups can be found, such as Slakki the petting zoo, and Sólheimar, a sustainable community that focuses on human cultivation and nature that offers a coffee shop, store, museum, and art. The campground is rather big with electricity in all zones, except for zone F. Open: 30. May - 30. Sep. Facilities: Pets allowed on a leash, Walking paths, Playground, Electricity, Charging for electric car, Dishwashing facilities.
The campground at Borg is very well located, with a swimming pool and a playground within walking distance. Within only 20 minutes of driving, other activities for all age groups can be found, such as Slakki the petting zoo, and Sólheimar, a sustainable community that focuses on human cultivation and nature that offers a coffee shop, store, museum, and art. The campground is rather big with electricity in all zones, except for zone F.
Camping cards can save you money if you're spending multiple nights in the tent. Do the math.
Cars & campers
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.
Key Camper Wild Duo
Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.
Tours near Tjaldsvæðið Borg
Ice Cave & Waterfalls
Katla ice cave, South Coast waterfalls and the black sand beach in one private day.
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.
Glacier & Golden Circle
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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Hot Springs
Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.
Swimming_pool hot spring
Natural pool. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Worth seeking out.
Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.
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Supermarkets
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
Katla ice cave, South Coast waterfalls and the black sand beach in one private day.
Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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