CampsiteEast IcelandTjaldsvæðið Borgarfirði eystri
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CampsiteEast IcelandTjaldsvæðið Borgarfirði eystri
About
Borgarfjörður Eystri's campsite lies at the foot of Álfaborg, the elf rock of local folklore, in East Iceland. It spreads over three grass fields and two gravel patches with 40 hookups, minutes from the Hafnarhólmi puffin colony. A free disc golf course runs right behind it. Open May to September.
The campsite sits at the base of Álfaborg, the rocky hill that local folklore names as the home of Iceland's elves. Paths lead around it and up to the top, where the views open out. Right behind the site is a free disc golf course, with discs to borrow at reception. There's plenty of room: three big grass fields plus two gravel patches, and 40 power hookups. Two service buildings handle the rest — one with toilets, accessible facilities, and showers; the other with a dining area, cooking facilities, and a communal room that keeps a small library and board games. A few minutes away is Hafnarhólmi, one of Iceland's largest and most reachable puffin colonies. The Álfacafé sits across the road, with shops and restaurants a short walk off. The season runs early May to late September.
Book ahead in summer, especially near popular spots. Campsites fill up by late afternoon.
Map of Tjaldsvæðið Borgarfirði eystri
Tjaldsvæðið Borgarfirði eystri is in East Iceland at 65.5241°N, 13.8086°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
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Plan your visit
Season- Open from early May to late September (weather permitting). Reception open from 07:00–23:00
Walk-ins- Accepted — first-come, first-served
Advance booking- Not offered
- Getting there
- Road 947 (Álfaborg)
- Off the main road
- 0.6 km from Route 94
- Nearest town
- Bakkagerði — 0.3 km away
- Distance from Reykjavík
- 414 km in a straight line
- What else is close
- 105 mapped places within 20 km
Amenities
Electricity
Pets allowed on a leash
Wheelchair accessible
Waste disposal for mobile homes
Washing machine
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Playground
Facilities listed by tjalda.is
Tjaldsvæðið Borgarfirði eystri weather and conditions
At Tjaldsvæðið Borgarfirði eystri in East Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 22:00 (Iceland time): 7°C, light drizzle, wind 2 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 59 m (sunrise 05:26, sunset 20:25). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 31 August 2026, 22:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
- Adults
- 2,000 ISK per person / night
- Children 12 years and younger (≤12 years)
- Free
- Electricity for caravans and motorhomes
- 1,700 ISK per night
- Showers
- 500 ISK
- Accommodation tax
- 400 ISK per unit / night
- Facilities & Services
- Reception open from 07:00–23:00
- Laundry service available
- Free WiFi
- The campsite is open from early May until the end of September.
- Opening and closing dates may vary depending on weather conditions.
- Guests planning to visit in early May or late September are encouraged to contact the campsite for the latest information.
- Reservations are not accepted, but the campsite is large and there is usually plenty of space available.
Rates via tjalda.is · retrieved 2026-07-17
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Nearby
km column = your drive
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Seyðisfjörður31 km - 2
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Fellabær – Skipalækur40 km
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Gas stations
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Photo: tjalda.is
tjalda.isCampsite facts · About text by Map of Iceland (claude-opus-4-8, 2026-07)
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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