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Heydalur

Westfjords, Iceland
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Heydalur

Westfjords, Iceland

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Road · From Reykjavík to the foss
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Getting thereCar recommended
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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
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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
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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 Heydalur

Free cancellationSmall groups
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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Nearby

Waterfalls

Gervidalsá

Gervidalsá

A waterfall in Iceland.

8.4 km away

Mórildisfoss

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

13 km away

Bulafoss

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

17 km away

Finnbogafoss

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

20 km away

Hot Springs

Natural hot pot near Súðavíkurhreppur

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

150 m away

Geothermal hot spring near Súðavíkurhreppur

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Worth seeking out.

150 m away

Galtahryggjarlaug

Hot spring in Westfjords. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

300 m away

Hörgshlíðarlaug

Hot spring in East Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

2.5 km away

Campsites

Heydalur

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

50 m away

Heydalur í Mjóafirði

The Heydalur camping site is located 130 km from Isafjordur, 110km from Holmavik. Once…

250 m away

Tjaldsvæði Súðavíkur

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

26 km away

Súðavík

The Sudavik camping site was opened in 2005 and is located on the other site of a house…

26 km away

Services

Súðavík

Orkan fuel station

25 km away

Ísafjörður

ÓB fuel station

32 km away

Nettó

Nettó supermarket — supplies

33 km away

SAM

Supermarket — supplies

33 km away

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