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Herðubreiðarlindir

North Iceland, Iceland
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Herðubreiðarlindir

North Iceland, Iceland

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Road · From Reykjavík to the foss
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Cars & campers

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Toyota RAV4
SUV

Toyota RAV4

Heated seats for winter waterfall runs, range for highland summer loops.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelHybrid
Seats5
DriveAWD
From
8,075 kr9,500 kr/day
Reserve −15%
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
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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
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Tours near Herðubreiðarlindir

Free cancellationSmall groups
Akureyri Whale Watching
North

Akureyri Whale Watching

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

Duration3 hours
PickupAkureyri
HighlightsEyjafjörður
TypeBoat tour
From
14.500 kr
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Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Photos & videos

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Nearby

Waterfalls

Gljúfrasmiður

Gljúfrasmiður

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

3.7 km away

Drekafoss

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

25 km away

Skínandi

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

31 km away

Hverfandi

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

34 km away

Hot Springs

Víti Askja

Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…

28 km away

Víti

Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…

29 km away

Geothermal hot spring near Múlaþing

Wild hot spring. Off the tourist path. Check conditions before going.

30 km away

Laugarvallalaug

Geothermal spot. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Bring your own towel.

30 km away

Campsites

Herðubreiðarlindir

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

50 m away

Drekaskáli Warden Cabin

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

24 km away

Drekaskáli

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

24 km away

Tjaldstæðið á Möðrudal

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

25 km away

Services

Möðrudalur

Orkan fuel station

31 km away

Skjöldólfsstaðir

Orkan fuel station

53 km away

Mývatn

Orkan fuel station

56 km away

Krambúð

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

59 km away

Frequently
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Can I wild camp near Herðubreiðarlindir 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 Herðubreiðarlindir in advance?
Herðubreiðarlindir 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 Herðubreiðarlindir open?
Most Icelandic campsites open June through August or September. Confirm directly with Herðubreiðarlindir for exact dates, especially outside peak summer.
What facilities does Herðubreiðarlindir have?
Facility details for Herðubreiðarlindir 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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