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Húnaver

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Húnaver is a large campsite in Svartárdalur, north Iceland, with open scenery around it. On site there's a restaurant, a playground, Wi-Fi, showers, and both indoor and outdoor toilets. Kids go free. Open from June into late October.

Húnaver spreads across a large plot in Svartárdalur, a valley in the north with plenty of open scenery to look at. There's room here, which is part of the appeal. Facilities are straightforward but cover the day-to-day: electricity, showers, and toilet areas both indoors and out. A restaurant handles meals, there's a playground for children, and a Wi-Fi area keeps you connected. There's no charge for kids. The season runs long by Icelandic standards, from the start of June through to late October — useful if you're travelling the north on the shoulders of summer. Dogs are welcome on a leash.

Camping cards can save you money if you're spending multiple nights in the tent. Do the math.

Map of Húnaver

Húnaver is in North Iceland at 65.5231°N, 19.8008°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Season
1.júní - 21.otkóber
Walk-ins
Not accepted — book ahead
Advance booking
Not offered
Getting there
Road 734 (Hringv.-Hvammur)
Off the main road
0.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Varmahlíð — 16.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
184 km in a straight line
What else is close
67 mapped places within 20 km

Amenities

Services & Accessibility
  • Electricity
  • Pets allowed on a leash
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free for children
Hygiene facilities
  • Shower
  • Cold water
  • Toilets
Local area
  • Food service

Facilities listed by tjalda.is

Húnaver weather and conditions

At Húnaver in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:15 (Iceland time): 11°C (feels like 6°C), overcast, wind 6 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 59 m (sunrise 05:50, sunset 20:49). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 16:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Visit now · Open year-round · 30 min stop · Visibility —
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Prices
Rates 2025 · confirm current rates locally
Camping
2000 ISK per adult person.
2,000 ISK
Free of charge for children 12 years old or younger (≤12 years)
Free
Extras
Electricity 1000 ISK
1,000 ISK
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.

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

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Húnaver tjaldstæðiEinar Haukur Reynis
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Frequently
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Can I wild camp near Húnaver 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 Húnaver in advance?
Húnaver 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 Húnaver open?
1.júní - 21.otkóber — always confirm directly if you're planning a shoulder-season trip, since dates can shift year to year.
What facilities does Húnaver have?
Húnaver lists: Electricity, Food service, Pets allowed on a leash, Shower, Wi-Fi, Cold water, Toilets, Free for children.

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