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63.9788°N, 16.8527°W · South Coast
Tours near Svinafell
Skaftafell ATV two hour sightseeingfrom 25.283 ISK · 2 h
Skaftafell ATV one hour sightseeingfrom 19.633 ISK · 1 h
Full Day on Vatnajökull Adventurous Glacier Exploration Hikefrom 49.900 ISK · 7 h
Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 h
Laki Craters Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 51.900 ISK · 50 min
Landmannalaugar & Highland Wonders Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 67.900 ISK · 1 h 15 min
Skaftafell 3 Hour Glacier Walkfrom 17.900 ISK · 3 h
Rótarfjallshnúkur skiingfrom 64.900 ISK · 10 h
Lagoons, Glaciers & Colorful Mountains Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 51.900 ISK · 50 min
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSvinafell weather and conditions
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2°Cclear · feels -2°C1 m/sgusts 59 h 52 mdaylight · 07:57 – 17:49
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This campsite hasn’t published a rate card — expect standard per-person nightly fees and check locally before you pitch.
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli< 1 km - 2
Skaftafell7 km - 3
Hörgsland56 km - 4
Kirkjubær II, Kirkjubæjarklaustri62 km - 5
Kleifar62 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
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Fuel
- 1Freysnes2 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2
Fagurhólsmýri15 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3
Kirkjubæjarklaustur62 km · 308.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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questions
Can I wild camp near Svinafell 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 Svinafell in advance?
Svinafell 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 Svinafell open?
Most Icelandic campsites open June through August or September. Confirm directly with Svinafell for exact dates, especially outside peak summer.
What facilities does Svinafell have?
Facility details for Svinafell 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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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · David Elliott from UK · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
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
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