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Tjaldstæði Raufarhafnar

North Iceland, Iceland
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Tjaldstæði Raufarhafnar

North Iceland, Iceland

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Road · From Reykjavík to the foss
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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
Reserve −15%
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 Tjaldstæði Raufarhafnar

Free cancellationSmall groups
Akureyri Whale Watching
North

Akureyri Whale Watching

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

Duration3 hours
PickupAkureyri
HighlightsEyjafjörður
TypeBoat tour
From
14.500 kr
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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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Nearby

Waterfalls

Geldingafoss

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

40 km away

Hólmárfossar

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

66 km away

Réttarfoss

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

67 km away

Skeifárfoss

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

69 km away

Hot Springs

Natural hot pot near Norðurþing

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

47 km away

Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð

Geothermal spot. Real Iceland experience. Respect the nature around it.

68 km away

Ostakarið

Hot spring in North Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

77 km away

Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík

Natural hot spring. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Best with few people.

77 km away

Campsites

Tjaldstæði Raufarhafnar

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

50 m away

Raufarhöfn

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

50 m away

Kópasker

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

28 km away

Tjaldsvæðið á Þórshöfn

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

39 km away

Services

Raufarhöfn

N1 fuel station

750 m away

Kópasker

N1 fuel station

28 km away

Verslunin Skerjakolla

Supermarket — supplies

28 km away

Kjörbúðin

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

39 km away

Frequently
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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.
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