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Tjaldsvæðið á Hellissandi

West Iceland, IcelandHellissandur Camping Ground

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Tjaldsvæðið á Hellissandi

West Iceland, IcelandHellissandur Camping Ground

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Tjaldsvæðið á Hellissandi is in West Iceland at 64.9119°N, 23.8896°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Tjaldsvæðið á Hellissandi weather and conditions

At Tjaldsvæðið á Hellissandi in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 04:15 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 2°C), clear, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 06:12, sunset 20:59). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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West Reykjavík South Coast North 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 Tjaldsvæðið á Hellissandi

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Can I wild camp near Tjaldsvæðið á Hellissandi 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 Tjaldsvæðið á Hellissandi in advance?

Tjaldsvæðið á Hellissandi 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 Tjaldsvæðið á Hellissandi open?

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

What facilities does Tjaldsvæðið á Hellissandi have?

Facility details for Tjaldsvæðið á Hellissandi 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.Svöðufoss

4.1 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Kerlingarfoss

4.8 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Klukkufoss

5.3 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Snekkjufoss

5.8 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Grundarfjarðarbær

30 km·~36 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Snæfellsbær

33 km·~39 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær

38 km·~46 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur

57 km·~69 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið á Hellissandi

50 m

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#2.Hellissandur

550 m

A new camp site. The camp site is located on the left side when arriving to Hellissandur…

#3.Tjaldstæðið í Ólafsvík

9.8 km·~12 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#4.Ólafsvík

9.9 km·~12 min drive

The camp site is located in the edge of town. There is a toilet, hot and cold water,…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kassinn

8.7 km·~10 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

30 km·~36 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

57 km·~69 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Albina

76 km·~91 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hellissandur

450 m

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Ólafsvík

8.9 km·~11 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Arnarstapi

20 km·~24 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Grundarfjörður

30 km·~36 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West 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