Möðrudalur á Fjöllum – Fjalladýrð
About
Möðrudalur á Fjöllum sits at 469 metres beside the only farm at this altitude in Iceland, in the eastern highlands. Cooking facilities, showers, waste disposal, electricity and Wi-Fi, with the farm's Fjallakaffi restaurant serving its own lamb, reindeer, goat and goose. Open 1 June to 15 September.
Möðrudalur á Fjöllum is a rarity — a campsite beside the highest-sited farm in Iceland, 469 metres up in the eastern highlands. It's a quiet, well-equipped spot with cooking facilities, showers, waste disposal, electricity and Wi-Fi. Easy walking trails lead straight from the site. On a calm evening you might pick out Herðubreið on the horizon, or Kverkfjöll over on the Vatnajökull glacier. The farm's own restaurant, Fjallakaffi, cooks with what the land provides — lamb, reindeer, goat and goose — and sells wool handicraft alongside a photo exhibition from the Holuhraun lava field. The little church, built by Jón A. Stefánsson in memory of his wife, draws visitors too. Day tours to Kverkfjöll and Herðubreið run for anyone heading deeper into the highlands.
Book ahead in summer, especially near popular spots. Campsites fill up by late afternoon.
Map of Möðrudalur á Fjöllum – Fjalladýrð
Möðrudalur á Fjöllum – Fjalladýrð is in North Iceland at 65.3746°N, 15.8835°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
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Plan your visit
Season
- 1. Júní - 15. September
Walk-ins
- Not accepted — book ahead
Advance booking
- Not offered
Getting there
- Road 901 (Möðrudalsleið)
Off the main road
- 7.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town
- Vogar við Mývatn — 55.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 318 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 52 mapped places within 20 km
Amenities
Electricity
Waste disposal for mobile homes
Cold water
Hot water
Toilets
Walking paths
Sleeping bag accommodation
Food service
Facilities listed by tjalda.is
Möðrudalur á Fjöllum – Fjalladýrð weather and conditions
At Möðrudalur á Fjöllum – Fjalladýrð in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 04:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like -1°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 51 m (sunrise 05:38, sunset 20:29). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 1 September 2026, 04:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
- Adults
- 1,990 ISK
- Electricity
- 1,500 ISK
- Shower
- 500 ISK
- Obligatory overnight tax
- 400 ISK
- 2026 Information Coming Soon
- We are currently awaiting updated information from the campsite operator for the 2026 season. As soon as we receive it, this page will be updated with the latest details regarding opening dates, facilities, and pricing.
- Are you the operator of this campsite? Please contact us at tjalda@tjalda.is so we can update the information.
- Breakfast: 3290 ISK
Rates via tjalda.is · retrieved 2026-07-17
Cars & campers
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Nearby
km column = your drive
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- 2
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- 5Drekaskáli Warden Cabin50 km
Waterfalls
A waterfall in North Iceland.

A waterfall in North Iceland.

A waterfall in North Iceland.
A waterfall in East Iceland.
Hot Springs
Swimming_pool hot spring
Water hot spring
Geothermal spot
Natural hot spring
Campsites
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There is space for up to 100 people, toilet, shower, area for washing dishes. If guest…
Supermarkets
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Tours
Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!
Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.
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Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
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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