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Hvannabrekka

Reykjavík Area, Iceland
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Hvannabrekka

Reykjavík Area, Iceland

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Road · From Reykjavík to the foss
Drive: Good
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
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 Hvannabrekka

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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Photos & videos

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Nearby

Waterfalls

Öxarárfoss

Öxarárfoss

Öxarárfoss is a waterfall in Þingvellir National Park, Iceland. It flows from the river…

2.2 km away
Þórufoss

Þórufoss

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

14 km away

Staur

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

14 km away
Stóragil

Stóragil

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

14 km away

Hot Springs

Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð

Natural pool. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Check conditions before going.

19 km away

Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur

Natural hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Best with few people.

25 km away

Krosslaug

Hot spring in West Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

25 km away

Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus

Wild hot spring. Naturally heated, no facilities. Respect the nature around it.

26 km away

Campsites

Hvannabrekka

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

50 m away

Nyrðri-Leirar

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

350 m away

Fagrabrekka

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

600 m away

Laugarvatn

The camp site at Laugarvatn is a large camp site with a lot of activities close by as…

19 km away

Services

Laugarvatn

N1 fuel station

19 km away

Krambúðin

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

19 km away

Minni Borg

ÓB fuel station

28 km away

Ferstikla

ÓB fuel station

28 km away

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