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Þórsmörk - Slyppugil

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Slyppugil is a small, quiet campsite in Þórsmörk, set by a gorge that glacial meltwater cut through basalt and volcanic rock. It sits about 250 m from Langidalur, on the Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls hiking routes. Facilities are basic — toilets, cold water, outdoor sinks and Wi-Fi. Open June to August.

Hikers are the main crowd here, and for good reason. The site sits right on two of Iceland's headline trails — Laugavegur, running from Landmannalaugar, and Fimmvörðuháls, linking Skógar and Þórsmörk — with more routes branching off. Langidalur is only about 250 metres away. The place takes its name from the gorge beside it, cut by glacial meltwater and lined with basalt and layered volcanic rock. Despite the raw geology, the sheltered ground stays surprisingly green with mosses, ferns and flowers. Facilities are pared back to toilets, cold water, outdoor sinks and Wi-Fi. It's part of a protected area, so Leave No Trace applies. The season is short: 1 June to the end of August.

Wild camping rules have tightened. Use designated campsites to stay on the right side of the law.

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63.7244°N, 19.5861°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Season
Open from 1 of June to 31th of August.
Walk-ins
Accepted — first-come, first-served
Advance booking
Available — book online
Off the main road
20.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Hvolsvöllur — 32 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
124 km in a straight line
What else is close
310 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Þórsmörk - Slyppugil

Buggy Adventure-1 hourfrom 19.990 ISK · 1 hÞórsmörk Super Jeep Tourfrom 39.990 ISK · 6 hLandmannalaugar Super Jeep Day Tourfrom 44.990 ISK · 8 h2.5-hour Buggy Adventure Ride in Icelandfrom 34.990 ISK · 2 h 30 minEyjafjallajökull Volcano Super Jeep Tourfrom 39.990 ISK · 5 hEyjafjallajökull Hikefrom 65.990 ISK · 8 h 30 minSolheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tourfrom 12.299 ISK · 3 hSólheimajökull Glacier Hike and Ice Cave Explorationfrom 22.999 ISK · 4 h 30 minGlacier Explorationfrom 20.999 ISK · 5 h 30 min
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ToursIn season nowSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hEarly Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 minLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Amenities

Services & Accessibility
  • Wi-Fi
Hygiene facilities
  • Shower
  • Toilets
Entertainment
  • Walking paths

Facilities listed by tjalda.is

Þórsmörk - Slyppugil weather and conditions

Last updated

3°Clight drizzle · feels -4°C10 m/sgusts 149 h 53 mdaylight · 08:07 – 18:00
Prices
Rates 2026
Camping
Pr person
2,900 ISK
Guest night tax pr. tent
400 ISK per night

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

In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
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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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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Camping Volcano Huts4 km
  2. 2Þórsmörk Langidalur6 km
  3. 3Básar á Goðalandi (Þórsmörk)7 km
  4. 4Brúðkaupflöt7 km
  5. 5Bjargaflöt7 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Stakkholtsgjá6 km
  2. 2Stigafoss10 km
  3. 3Nauthúsafoss15 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Hot Spring Shower8 km
  2. 2Seljavallalaug18 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur32 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hvolsvöllur32 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Hella41 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Vík í Mýrdal45 km · 309.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan32 km
  2. 2Kjörbúðin42 km
  3. 3Bónus46 km
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Tours

  1. Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
  2. Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
  3. Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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Frequently
asked
questions

Can I wild camp near Þórsmörk - Slyppugil 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 Þórsmörk - Slyppugil in advance?
Þórsmörk - Slyppugil accepts advance bookings — worth doing in July and August when Icelandic campsites fill up.
When is Þórsmörk - Slyppugil open?
Open from 1 of June to 31th of August. — always confirm directly if you're planning a shoulder-season trip, since dates can shift year to year.
What facilities does Þórsmörk - Slyppugil have?
Þórsmörk - Slyppugil lists: Walking paths, Shower, Wi-Fi, Toilets.

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