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Hvammstangi

West Iceland, IcelandHvammstangi Camping

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Hvammstangi is in West Iceland at 65.4023°N, 20.9268°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Hvammstangi weather and conditions

At Hvammstangi in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 03:15 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), clear, wind 2 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 51 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:50). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 03:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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West Reykjavík South Coast North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Hvammstangi

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Can I wild camp near Hvammstangi 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 Hvammstangi in advance?

Hvammstangi 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 Hvammstangi open?

Most Icelandic campsites open June through August or September. Confirm directly with Hvammstangi for exact dates, especially outside peak summer.

What facilities does Hvammstangi have?

Facility details for Hvammstangi aren't fully documented yet — contact the site directly or check on arrival. Basic Icelandic campsites typically have at least a toilet block.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Kerafossar

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Neðri-Foss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Efri-Foss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Kolufossar

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra

800 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Húnaþing vestra

18 km·~22 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Húnabyggð

37 km·~44 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur

40 km·~48 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hvammstangi

50 m

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#2.Kirkjuhvammur, Hvammstanga

100 m

The camp site Kirkjuhvammur is in a great location above Hvammstangi. The site is large…

#3.Langafit Laugarbakka

8.6 km·~10 min drive

A little and cosy campsite in the little village of Laugarbakki on road 704, at the…

#4.Dæli Víðidal

15 km·~18 min drive

Beautiful family campsite.

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

1.2 km·~1 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

40 km·~48 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

41 km·~49 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

48 km·~58 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hvammstangi

1.2 km·~1 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugarbakki

8.6 km·~10 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Víðihlíð

13 km·~16 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Staðarskáli

30 km·~35 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

Data & sources

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Gignac31 · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community