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Grenivík

North Icelandfrom 1,800 ISK/night9 facilities

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Grenivík campsite, renovated in 2011, has wheelchair-accessible facilities and lets children under 16 stay free. No booking — just arrive and pick a spot. The village pool just south has a 39°C hot tub, wading pool and cold plunge, plus views over Kaldbakur and Eyjafjörður. Open June until the ground freezes.

Grenivík's site was done up in 2011 and keeps things easy: no reservations, just turn up and choose your pitch, with wheelchair-accessible amenities, electricity and hot showers. Children under 16 stay free. The real bonus is just south — the village swimming pool. The outdoor pool dates from 1990, but a 2020 addition added a warm hot tub at 39°C, a shallow pool for wading at 37°C and a cold plunge, with big views over the village, Kaldbakur mountain and Eyjafjörður. There's a football field, jumping pillow and playground for families, and the village has a restaurant, grocery, fuel station and bank. The Fisheries Heritage Museum opens in summer, and hiking trails nearby make this a handy North Iceland base. Open from 1 June until the ground freezes.

Wild camping rules have tightened. Use designated campsites to stay on the right side of the law.

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65.9491°N, 18.1736°W · North Iceland

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Season
1st of June until the ground freezes. Please note: closed on June 13th until noon on June 14th.
Walk-ins
Accepted — first-come, first-served
Advance booking
Not offered
Getting there
Road 83 (Svalbstr-Grenivík)
Off the main road
0.2 km from Route 83
Nearest town
Grenivík — 1.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
267 km in a straight line
What else is close
95 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Grenivík

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Amenities

Services & Accessibility
  • Electricity
  • Pets allowed on a leash
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free for children
Hygiene facilities
  • Shower
  • Cold water
  • Hot water
  • Toilets
Entertainment
  • Walking paths

Facilities listed by tjalda.is

Grenivík weather and conditions

Last updated

0°Cpartly cloudy · feels -3°C1 m/swind9 h 46 mdaylight · 08:05 – 17:51
Prices
Rates 2026
Camping
Adults
1,800 ISK per person / night
Senior citizens and people with disabilities
900 ISK per person / night
Children 15 years and younger (≤15 years)
Free
Extras
Electricity
1,200 ISK per night
Taxes
Lodging tax
400 ISK per unit / night
Offers
  • Every third night is free.

Rates via tjalda.is · retrieved 2026-07-17

In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
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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

Grenivík — photo by tjalda.isPhoto: tjalda.is
Brutally Honest Town Visit - Grenivik And The Abandoned Flateyjarskagi Peninsula In IcelandJust Icelandic
Grenivik IcelandŁukasz Knotek
Iceland Roadtrip 2021 #15a: Hveravellir, Blöndulón, Glaumbær, F899 Flateyjardalsvegur, GrenivikSvensk Strawanzer
Talk of the Town: GrenivíkVisit North Iceland

Nearby

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  1. 1Ártún7 km
  2. 2Hauganes, Dalvíkurbyggð7 km
  3. 3Tjaldsvæði Hauganesi7 km
  4. 4Hrísey10 km
  5. 5Tjaldsvæði Hríseyjar10 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Mígandifoss21 km
  2. 2Holárfoss27 km
  3. 3Landsendafoss27 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Grýtubakkahreppur< 1 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Dalvíkurbyggð8 km
  3. 3Hjalteyri Hot Tub8 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Grenivík< 1 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Árskógssandur8 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Dalvík16 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Jónsabúð< 1 km
  2. 2Kjörbúðin16 km
  3. 3Bónus28 km
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Tours

  1. (Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
  3. Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
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Frequently
asked
questions

Can I wild camp near Grenivík 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 Grenivík in advance?
Grenivík 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 Grenivík open?
1st of June until the ground freezes. Please note: closed on June 13th until noon on June 14th. — always confirm directly if you're planning a shoulder-season trip, since dates can shift year to year.
What facilities does Grenivík have?
Grenivík lists: Electricity, Walking paths, Pets allowed on a leash, Shower, Wi-Fi, Cold water, Hot water, Toilets, Free for children.
How much does Grenivík cost?
Camping starts at 1,800 ISK per person per night (published rates via tjalda.is — see the Prices section for the full rate card, including electricity and lodging tax).

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