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65.8807°N, 19.7368°W · North Iceland
Tours near Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug
Ride & Raftfrom 35.400 ISK · 8 h
Give me 5from 31.000 ISK · 3 h
The Viking-Ride- All in Onefrom 15.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
River Deltafrom 28.000 ISK · 3 h
Extreme River Raftingfrom 33.000 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Kayak tripfrom 14.900 ISK · 2 h 15 min
Family River raftingfrom 22.000 ISK · 3 h
Family Rafting (West)from 21.990 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Express Whale Watching From Dalvíkfrom 19.775 ISK · 2 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionTjaldstæðið Grettislaug weather and conditions
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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 IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Hofsós15 km
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Sauðárkrókur15 km
- 3Tjaldsvæðið á Sauðárkróki15 km
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Hegranes20 km
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Skagaströnd27 km
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- 1Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður< 1 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Sauðárkrókur16 km
- 3Lýsulaugar23 km
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Hofsós15 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Sauðárkrókur15 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt16 km · 308.7 kr/L
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(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
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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.
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