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Skjöldólfsstaðir

North Iceland, Iceland

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Skjöldólfsstaðir

North Iceland, Iceland

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Skjöldólfsstaðir is in North Iceland at 65.3174°N, 15.1144°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Skjöldólfsstaðir weather and conditions

At Skjöldólfsstaðir in North Iceland, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 09:00 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 1°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 50 m (sunrise 05:36, sunset 20:26). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 09:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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North Reykjavík South Coast West 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 Skjöldólfsstaðir

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Guesthouse Skjöldólfsstaðir in Jökuldalur Iceland - Icelandic Farm Holidays — Skjöldólfsstaðir — video poster — Guesthouse Skjöldólfsstaðir in Jökuldalur Iceland - Icelandic Farm HolidaysHey Iceland

Island 2021 - Tag 24, Skjöldólfsstaðir-Grimstunga — Skjöldólfsstaðir — video poster — Island 2021 - Tag 24, Skjöldólfsstaðir-GrimstungaGunhild Hänsch

Island 2021 - Tage 22-23: Egilsstaðir-Skjöldólfsstaðir — Skjöldólfsstaðir — video poster — Island 2021 - Tage 22-23: Egilsstaðir-SkjöldólfsstaðirGunhild Hänsch

Bird in tent — Skjöldólfsstaðir — video poster — Bird in tentlazydaisypedals

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Frequently
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Can I wild camp near Skjöldólfsstaðir 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 Skjöldólfsstaðir in advance?

Skjöldólfsstaðir 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 Skjöldólfsstaðir open?

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

What facilities does Skjöldólfsstaðir have?

Facility details for Skjöldólfsstaðir 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.Rjúkandi

2.4 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Stuðlafoss

18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Hengifoss

27 km·~32 min drive

Hengifoss is the third highest waterfall in Iceland, 128 meters. It is located in…

#4.Bæjarfoss

28 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing

50 m

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir

34 km·~41 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Hveragil

42 km·~51 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Laugarvallalaug

46 km·~55 min drive

Water hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Skjöldólfsstaðir

50 m

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#2.Stuðlagil Canyon Camping

19 km·~23 min drive

There is space for up to 100 people, toilet, shower, area for washing dishes. If guest…

#3.Camping Mjóanes

29 km·~35 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#4.Hallormsstaður Höfðavík

30 km·~36 min drive

There are two camp sites in the forest, one in Atlavík and the other in Höfðavík. Atlavík…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

34 km·~40 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

34 km·~40 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kauptún

50 km·~60 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

52 km·~62 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Skjöldólfsstaðir

250 m

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Hallormsstaður

30 km·~36 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Fellabær

32 km·~39 min drive

ÓB · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Egilsstaðir

33 km·~40 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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