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Tjaldstæði Raufarhafnar

North Iceland, IcelandRaufarhöfn Camping

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Tjaldstæði Raufarhafnar

North Iceland, IcelandRaufarhöfn Camping

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Tjaldstæði Raufarhafnar is in North Iceland at 66.4479°N, 15.9420°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Tjaldstæði Raufarhafnar weather and conditions

At Tjaldstæði Raufarhafnar in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 00:30 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 4°C), rain showers, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 15 h 00 m (sunrise 05:34, sunset 20:34). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Tjaldstæði Raufarhafnar

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

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Can I wild camp near Tjaldstæði Raufarhafnar 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 Tjaldstæði Raufarhafnar in advance?

Tjaldstæði Raufarhafnar 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 Tjaldstæði Raufarhafnar open?

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

What facilities does Tjaldstæði Raufarhafnar have?

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

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Geldingafoss

40 km·~48 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Hólmárfossar

66 km·~79 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Réttarfoss

67 km·~80 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Skeifárfoss

69 km·~83 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Norðurþing

47 km·~56 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð

68 km·~82 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Ostakarið

77 km·~92 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík

77 km·~92 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldstæði Raufarhafnar

50 m

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

#2.Raufarhöfn

50 m

The camp site is located next to the elementary school and sport center.

#3.Kópasker

28 km·~33 min drive

The camp site in the village Kópasker is located by the entrance to the village. The…

#4.Tjaldsvæðið á Þórshöfn

39 km·~47 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Verslunin Skerjakolla

28 km·~33 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

39 km·~46 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

77 km·~92 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

77 km·~93 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Raufarhöfn

750 m

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Kópasker

28 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Þórshöfn

39 km·~47 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Ásbyrgi

52 km·~63 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

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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