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Herjólfsdalur, Vestmannaeyjar

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Herjólfsdalur campsite lies in a valley on Heimaey in the Vestmannaeyjar islands, ringed by a horseshoe-shaped mountain that blocks the wind. There's a service house for cooking and washing, plus a playground. Reached by ferry from Landeyjarhöfn or by flight from Reykjavík. Open May to September.

A horseshoe of mountain wraps the Herjólfsdalur valley, and that shape is the point — it gives the campsite real shelter from the wind. It's on Heimaey, the one inhabited island in the Vestmannaeyjar group. Facilities cover a service house with cooking and washing space, toilets and showers included in the rates, a playground, and electricity for campers and mobile homes. The season runs from the start of May to the end of September. Getting there is part of the trip. A ferry sails from Landeyjarhöfn in about 35 minutes, and there are daily flights from Reykjavík. Heimaey has around 4,000 residents and full services — plus the lava from the 1973 eruption, when the island was evacuated for months.

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

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63.4421°N, 20.2972°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Season
1.maí-30.sept
Walk-ins
Not accepted — book ahead
Advance booking
Not offered
Off the main road
23.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vestmannaeyjabær — 1.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
113 km in a straight line
What else is close
70 mapped places within 20 km

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Amenities

Services & Accessibility
  • Electricity
  • Wheelchair accessible
Hygiene facilities
  • Waste disposal for mobile homes
  • Shower
  • Cold water
  • Hot water
Cooking & Dining facilities
  • Cooking facilities
Entertainment
  • Walking paths

Facilities listed by tjalda.is

Herjólfsdalur, Vestmannaeyjar weather and conditions

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8°Clight drizzle · feels 2°C9 m/sgusts 139 h 55 mdaylight · 08:09 – 18:04
Prices
Published rates
Camping
Adults
2,200 ISK
Extras
Electricity
1,300 ISK
Also listed
  • Free for 12 years and younger

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

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
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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
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Photos & videos

Herjólfsdalur, Vestmannaeyjar — photo by tjalda.isPhoto: tjalda.is
Let's Go Green and View Rugged Meadows in Herjólfsdalur | Vestmannaeyjar Island IcelandTraveliology

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Tjaldsvæði Vestmannaeyja1 km
  2. 2Þórsheimilið1 km
  3. 3Hamragarðar25 km
  4. 4Hellishólar, Fljótshlíð34 km
  5. 5Hvolsvöllur34 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Drífandi24 km
  2. 2Seljalandsfoss25 km
  3. 3Gljúfrabúi25 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Vestmannaeyjabær< 1 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur35 km
  3. 3Seljavallalaug37 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Vestmannaeyjar< 1 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Hvolsvöllur34 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Hella43 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Bónus1 km
  2. 2Krónan1 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin44 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 Herjólfsdalur, Vestmannaeyjar 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 Herjólfsdalur, Vestmannaeyjar in advance?
Herjólfsdalur, Vestmannaeyjar 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 Herjólfsdalur, Vestmannaeyjar open?
1.maí-30.sept — always confirm directly if you're planning a shoulder-season trip, since dates can shift year to year.
What facilities does Herjólfsdalur, Vestmannaeyjar have?
Herjólfsdalur, Vestmannaeyjar lists: Electricity, Walking paths, Cooking facilities, Waste disposal for mobile homes, Shower, Wheelchair accessible, Cold water, Hot water.

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