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Hallormsstaður Höfðavík

East Icelandfrom 2,200 ISK/nightBookable9 facilities

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Höfðavík is one of two campsites in the Hallormsstaður forest in East Iceland, split into four areas by trees and set next to a cove. Toilets, showers, hot and cold water, electricity and a playground. The forest has around 30 km of marked trails and an arboretum of 90-plus tree species. Open 5 May to 10 October.

There are two campsites in the Hallormsstaður forest — Atlavík by the settlement and Höfðavík, the one here, divided into four areas by trees and sitting beside a cove. Höfðavík has three toilet houses with hot and cold water and showers, electric outlets for motorhomes and folding campers, waste disposal, an accessible toilet, an outdoor barbecue with tables, and a playground. Waste is sorted at both sites. The forest itself is the draw. Around 30 kilometres of marked walking paths run through varied terrain, and a family-friendly arboretum holds more than 90 kinds of tree and shrub. Hotel Hallormsstaður, a newer 100-room hotel with a restaurant, is also in the forest. The season runs 5 May to 10 October, and booking ahead is possible.

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

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65.0991°N, 14.7414°W · East Iceland

Plan your visit

Season
5th of May - 10th of October
Walk-ins
Not accepted — book ahead
Advance booking
Available
Getting there
Road 931 (Úlfsstaðir - Hjarðarból)
Off the main road
7.4 km from Route 95
Nearest town
Egilsstaðir — 24.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
359 km in a straight line
What else is close
98 mapped places within 20 km

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Amenities

Services & Accessibility
  • Electricity
  • Charging for electric car
Hygiene facilities
  • Shower
  • Washing machine
  • Toilets
  • Dryer
Entertainment
  • Walking paths
  • Playground
Local area
  • Food service

Facilities listed by tjalda.is

Hallormsstaður Höfðavík weather and conditions

Last updated

2°Cclear · feels -4°C8 m/sgusts 139 h 52 mdaylight · 07:49 – 17:40
Prices
Rates 2026
Camping
Adults
2,200 ISK per person / night
Senior citizens and people with disabilities
1,800 ISK per person / night
Children under 15 years (≤15 years)
Free
Extras
Electricity
1,500 ISK per night
Shower
500 ISK per use
Washing machine
500 ISK per use
Tumble dryer
500 ISK per use
The coin-operated machine accepts ISK 100 coins only. Laundry facilities are located in Atlavík.
100 ISK
Taxes
Accommodation tax
400 ISK per unit / night
Also listed
  • Other Services
  • The coin-operated machine accepts ISK 100 coins only.

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

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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

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Höfðavík< 1 km
  2. 2Hallormsstaður Atlavík2 km
  3. 3Camping Mjóanes8 km
  4. 4Sandfellsskógur10 km
  5. 5Hengifoss14 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Lambafoss1 km
  2. 2Ljósáfoss3 km
  3. 3Litlanesfoss7 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir25 km
  2. 2Laugavallalaug25 km
  3. 3Natural hot pot near Múlaþing26 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hallormsstaður< 1 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Egilsstaðir24 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Egilsstaðir Miðvangi24 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Nettó24 km
  2. 2Bónus24 km
  3. 3Krónan26 km
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Tours

  1. Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
  2. Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours
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Frequently
asked
questions

Can I wild camp near Hallormsstaður Höfðavík 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 Hallormsstaður Höfðavík in advance?
Hallormsstaður Höfðavík accepts advance bookings — worth doing in July and August when Icelandic campsites fill up.
When is Hallormsstaður Höfðavík open?
5th of May - 10th of October — always confirm directly if you're planning a shoulder-season trip, since dates can shift year to year.
What facilities does Hallormsstaður Höfðavík have?
Hallormsstaður Höfðavík lists: Electricity, Walking paths, Food service, Shower, Washing machine, Toilets, Playground, Dryer, Charging for electric car.
How much does Hallormsstaður Höfðavík cost?
Camping starts at 2,200 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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