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Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug

North Iceland, IcelandGrettislaug Camping

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Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug

North Iceland, IcelandGrettislaug Camping

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Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug is in North Iceland at 65.8807°N, 19.7368°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug weather and conditions

At Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 22:30 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), mostly clear, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 55 m (sunrise 05:52, sunset 20:47). 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 Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug

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

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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 Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug 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 Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug in advance?

Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug 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 Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug open?

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

What facilities does Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug have?

Facility details for Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug 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.Hverfjallsfoss

20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Ketubjörg

22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Ingjaldsfossar

41 km·~49 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Reykjafoss

44 km·~52 min drive

Up in North Iceland where the landscapes get wild. Worth seeking out if you're exploring…

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

150 m

Natural hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Sauðárkrókur

16 km·~19 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Lýsulaugar

23 km·~28 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Skagaströnd

27 km·~33 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug

50 m

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

#2.Hofsós

15 km·~18 min drive

Hofsos campsite is placed in the middle of the quiet litle town of Hofsos, just beside…

#3.Sauðárkrókur

15 km·~19 min drive

Saudarkrokur campsite is located in the center of the town just next to the swimming pool…

#4.Tjaldsvæðið á Sauðárkróki

15 km·~19 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Skagfirðingabúð

16 km·~19 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Hlíðarkaup

17 km·~20 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

27 km·~32 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Jónsabúð

71 km·~85 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hofsós

15 km·~18 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Sauðárkrókur

15 km·~19 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt

16 km·~19 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Skagaströnd

27 km·~32 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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