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63.7665°N, 19.3733°W · South Coast

Tours near Emstrur

Solheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tourfrom 12.299 ISK · 3 hSólheimajökull Glacier Hike and Ice Cave Explorationfrom 22.999 ISK · 4 h 30 minGlacier Explorationfrom 20.999 ISK · 5 h 30 minKayaking by the Glacier - Solheimajokullfrom 19.999 ISK · 2 h 30 minSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hGlacier Hiking Tour - Icelandic Local Guidefrom 38.900 ISK · 10 hThe Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventurefrom 45.000 ISK · 4 hGlacier Hike & Horse Riding in South Icelandfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 hGlacier Hike | Micro group (6 max) | Sólheimajökull | Víkfrom 30.000 ISK · 4 h
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ToursIn season nowSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hEarly Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 minLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Emstrur weather and conditions

Last updated

-3°Cmostly clear · feels -7°C3 m/swind9 h 53 mdaylight · 08:06 – 17:59
Prices
Published rates

This campsite hasn’t published a rate card — expect standard per-person nightly fees and check locally before you pitch.

In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
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
Reserve −12%
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
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Emstrur — photo by PeterRYV · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0Photo: PeterRYV · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Windy Tent Camping in the Icelandic Highlands - Emstrur- Laugavegur TrailJosh Trenary
Iceland Backpacking: EmstrurPF
Laugavegur Day 3: Emstrur to Þórsmörk (18km)Matzi Goes Wild
Laugavegur Trail part 4: Emstrur to Thorsmork #iceland #hiking #travel #guidetoicelandKimberley Nutbey
The northen light (aurora) at Emstrur hut, Laugavegur trail, IcelandInbar Reich
Laugavegur trail - Day 3 - Iceland | Þórsmörk – Emstrur 🌋Thom de Vries

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Básar á Goðalandi (Þórsmörk)11 km
  2. 2Þórsmörk - Slyppugil11 km
  3. 3Camping Volcano Huts12 km
  4. 4Strútur21 km
  5. 5Strútslaug24 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Stakkholtsgjá13 km
  2. 2Ljósafoss16 km
  3. 3Markarfljótsfoss19 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Hot Spring Shower6 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra24 km
  3. 3Strútslaug24 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hvolsvöllur42 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Vík í Mýrdal43 km · 309.9 kr/L
  3. 3Hrauneyjar48 km · 315.8 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan42 km
  2. 2Kjörbúðin51 km
  3. 3Bónus57 km
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Tours

  1. Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
  2. Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
  3. Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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Frequently
asked
questions

Can I wild camp near Emstrur 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 Emstrur in advance?
Emstrur 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 Emstrur open?
Most Icelandic campsites open June through August or September. Confirm directly with Emstrur for exact dates, especially outside peak summer.
What facilities does Emstrur have?
Facility details for Emstrur 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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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams