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Hofsós

North Iceland4 facilities

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Hofsós campsite sits beside the elementary school in this quiet north Iceland town, sheltered by trees. It's a few minutes' walk from Hofsós's award-winning infinity pool overlooking the fjord. A shared ticket lets you hop between the Sauðárkrókur, Hofsós, and Varmahlíð sites. Open mid-May to the start of October.

A few minutes' walk from the pitches is Hofsós's award-winning infinity pool, which looks out over the fjord and its islands. The campsite itself sits beside the elementary school, sheltered by trees, with electricity, toilets, showers, and hot and cold water. A good day here might run from a soak in the geothermal pool to the emigration centre, then dinner at Retro, a restaurant down in the old town by the sea, and — if the season's right — a long sunset over the fjord. One practical perk: Hofsós shares a ticket scheme with the sites at Sauðárkrókur and Varmahlíð. Stay one night at any of them and the next at another for a discounted rate. Just hang on to your ticket. Open from mid-May.

Book ahead in summer, especially near popular spots. Campsites fill up by late afternoon.

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65.8982°N, 19.4061°W · North Iceland

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Season
Open 14. Mai - 1. October.
Walk-ins
Not accepted — book ahead
Advance booking
Not offered
Getting there
Road 77 (Sauðárkr-Hofsós)
Off the main road
0 km from Route 77
Nearest town
Hofsós — 1.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
228 km in a straight line
What else is close
75 mapped places within 20 km

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Amenities

Services & Accessibility
  • Electricity
Hygiene facilities
  • Toilets
Entertainment
  • Playground
Local area
  • Swimming pool

Facilities listed by tjalda.is

Hofsós weather and conditions

Last updated

1°Covercast · feels -5°C6 m/sgusts 99 h 47 mdaylight · 08:10 – 17:57
Prices
Rates 2025 · confirm current rates locally
Camping
Senior citizens and the disabled
2,000 ISK per night
Senior citizens and the disabled
1,800 ISK
Extras
Electricity
1,000 ISK
Shower
Free
Taxes
Lodging tax per night
400 ISK per night
Also listed
  • 2026 Information Coming Soon
  • We are currently awaiting updated information from the campsite operator for the 2026 season. As soon as we receive it, this page will be updated with the latest details regarding opening dates, facilities, and pricing.
  • Are you the operator of this campsite? Please contact us at tjalda@tjalda.is so we can update the information.
  • 2200 kr for the first night
  • 2.000 kr for next night's

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

Hofsós — photo by tjalda.isPhoto: tjalda.is
Hofsos, IcelandNo Guidebooks
Destination Emigration: Hofsós & Vesturfarasetrið, with Mallory SwansonIcelandic Roots
Iceland - Hofsós with a view of Drang Isle part 2KF_Walking
DRONE INN HOFSÓSjames robertson
Iceland 🇮🇸 North Iceland Morning Drive: Hofsós Campsite ▷ Miklavatn | Lo-Fi Hip HopRelaxing Driving
Iceland 🇮🇸 Drive: Hofsós Sundlaug ▷ Hofsós Campsite | Roger Nichols & Small Circle of FriendsRelaxing Driving

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug15 km
  2. 2Hegranes18 km
  3. 3Sauðárkrókur20 km
  4. 4Tjaldsvæðið á Sauðárkróki20 km
  5. 5Hólar í Hjaltadal22 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Ingjaldsfossar28 km
  2. 2Reykjafoss29 km
  3. 3Hverfjallsfoss30 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Lýsulaugar14 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður15 km
  3. 3Natural hot pot near Sauðárkrókur20 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hofsós< 1 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt20 km · 308.7 kr/L
  3. 3Sauðárkrókur20 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Skagfirðingabúð20 km
  2. 2Hlíðarkaup21 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin36 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 Hofsós 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 Hofsós in advance?
Hofsós 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 Hofsós open?
Open 14. Mai - 1. October. — always confirm directly if you're planning a shoulder-season trip, since dates can shift year to year.
What facilities does Hofsós have?
Hofsós lists: Electricity, Swimming pool, Toilets, Playground.

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