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Hrísey

North Iceland7 facilities

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Hrísey's campsite sits in the centre of the village on the island of Hrísey, north Iceland, close to the sea. There's a shoreline good for sea swimming and a pool in the sports centre next door. The pool staff run the site and take payment during pool hours.

On the island of Hrísey, the campsite sits right in the village centre, close to the sea. That opens up two kinds of swimming — a stretch of shore fit for a sea dip, and the swimming pool in the sports centre nearby. A playground is close at hand. The site is run by the swimming pool staff, who take payment for stays, so there's no separate warden outside pool opening hours. Worth keeping in mind if you're arriving late. The campsite's own washing facilities — showers, toilets, hot and cold water — are on the sports centre's first floor. There's electricity and food service too.

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

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65.9784°N, 18.3730°W · North Iceland

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Walk-ins
Not accepted — book ahead
Advance booking
Not offered
Off the main road
4.6 km from Route 82
Nearest town
Hrísey — 0.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
264 km in a straight line
What else is close
170 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Hrísey

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Amenities

Services & Accessibility
  • Electricity
Hygiene facilities
  • Shower
  • Toilets
Entertainment
  • Walking paths
  • Playground
Local area
  • Food service
  • Swimming pool

Facilities listed by tjalda.is

Hrísey weather and conditions

Last updated

5°Cclear · feels 0°C6 m/sgusts 109 h 39 mdaylight · 08:09 – 17:48
Prices
Rates 2018 · confirm current rates locally
Camping
Adults
1,500 ISK
Seniors and the disabled
1,200 ISK
Extras
Electricity
1,000 ISK
Also listed
  • Free for 17 years and younger

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%

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Hrísey — photo by tjalda.isPhoto: tjalda.is
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Hrisey drone flightVisit Iceland
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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Tjaldsvæði Hríseyjar< 1 km
  2. 2Dalvík7 km
  3. 3Hauganes, Dalvíkurbyggð7 km
  4. 4Tjaldsvæði Hauganesi7 km
  5. 5Grenivík10 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Mígandifoss12 km
  2. 2Þverá;waterfull19 km
  3. 3Reykjafoss19 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Akureyrarbær< 1 km
  2. 2Hauganes Hot Tubs6 km
  3. 3Natural hot pot near Dalvík8 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Árskógssandur4 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Dalvík7 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Grenivík9 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kjörbúðin7 km
  2. 2Jónsabúð9 km
  3. 3Bónus33 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 Hrísey 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 Hrísey in advance?
Hrísey 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 Hrísey open?
Most Icelandic campsites open June through August or September. Confirm directly with Hrísey for exact dates, especially outside peak summer.
What facilities does Hrísey have?
Hrísey lists: Electricity, Walking paths, Food service, Shower, Swimming pool, Toilets, Playground.

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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
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