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Tjaldsvæði Hríseyjar

North Iceland, Iceland

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Tjaldsvæði Hríseyjar

North Iceland, Iceland

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Tjaldsvæði Hríseyjar is in North Iceland at 65.9782°N, 18.3736°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Tjaldsvæði Hríseyjar weather and conditions

At Tjaldsvæði Hríseyjar in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 07:30 (Iceland time): 6°C, partly cloudy, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 56 m (sunrise 05:46, sunset 20:42). 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 Tjaldsvæði Hríseyjar

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 Tjaldsvæði Hríseyjar 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 Tjaldsvæði Hríseyjar in advance?

Tjaldsvæði Hríseyjar 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 Tjaldsvæði Hríseyjar open?

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

What facilities does Tjaldsvæði Hríseyjar have?

Facility details for Tjaldsvæði Hríseyjar 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.Mígandifoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Þverá;waterfull

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Reykjafoss

19 km·~23 min drive

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

#4.Holárfoss

24 km·~29 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Akureyrarbær

50 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Hauganes Hot Tubs

6.4 km·~8 min drive

Free oceanside tubs in fishing village on Eyjafjörður. Local hangout.

#3.Natural hot pot near Dalvík

7.6 km·~9 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Dalvíkurbyggð

9.2 km·~11 min drive

Hot_tub hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæði Hríseyjar

50 m

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

#2.Hrísey

50 m

The camp site is located next to the sport center and therefor close to the swimming pool.

#3.Hauganes, Dalvíkurbyggð

6.6 km·~8 min drive

The camp site is in a quiet are in the small village Hauganesin the fjord Eyjafjörður.

#4.Tjaldsvæði Hauganesi

6.8 km·~8 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

7.2 km·~9 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Jónsabúð

9.4 km·~11 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

33 km·~39 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

34 km·~41 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Árskógssandur

3.9 km·~5 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Dalvík

7.1 km·~8 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Grenivík

9.4 km·~11 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Ólafsfjörður

16 km·~20 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

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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