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Tjaldsvæðið Höfn í Hornafirði

East Iceland, Icelandfrom 2,500 ISK/night10 facilities
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Tjaldsvæðið Höfn í Hornafirði

East Iceland, Icelandfrom 2,500 ISK/night10 facilities

About

Tjaldsvæðið Höfn sits at the entrance to Höfn í Hornafirði on the south coast, a roomy site with plenty of flat pitches and decks and long views toward the glaciers. Facilities run wide — showers, a swimming pool, laundry, food service and sleeping-bag accommodation — and drop-ins are welcome.

Höfn's campsite greets you right at the edge of town, so you're close to everything as soon as you arrive. It's a spacious site with lots of flat ground and camping decks, and it looks out toward the glaciers that define this stretch of the south coast. Facilities are broad rather than basic. There are showers, a swimming pool, a washing machine, food service and even sleeping-bag accommodation and hostel space if you'd rather not pitch a tent. A golf course and walking paths are part of the mix too. Höfn is a well-known base for the south-east, and this site takes drop-ins, so it's an easy place to land for a night or use as a jumping-off point.

Wild camping rules have tightened. Use designated campsites to stay on the right side of the law.

Map of Tjaldsvæðið Höfn í Hornafirði

Tjaldsvæðið Höfn í Hornafirði is in East Iceland at 64.2584°N, 15.2030°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Walk-ins
Accepted — first-come, first-served
Advance booking
Not offered
Getting there
Road 99 (Flugvöllur-Höfn)
Off the main road
0.5 km from Route 99
Nearest town
Höfn — 1.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
326 km in a straight line
What else is close
105 mapped places within 20 km

Amenities

Services & Accessibility
  • Electricity
Hygiene facilities
  • Shower
  • Washing machine
  • Toilets
Entertainment
  • Walking paths
Accommodation
  • Hostel
  • Sleeping bag accommodation
Local area
  • Golf course
  • Food service
  • Swimming pool

Facilities listed by tjalda.is

Tjaldsvæðið Höfn í Hornafirði weather and conditions

At Tjaldsvæðið Höfn í Hornafirði in East Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 22:00 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 4°C), clear, wind 2 m/s gusting to 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 49 m (sunrise 05:37, sunset 20:26). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 22:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Prices
Rates 2026
Camping
Adults
2,500 ISK per person / night
Children 15 years and younger (≤15 years)
Free
Extras
Electricity
1,500 ISK per night
Use of Washing Machine
1,500 ISK
Use of Dryer
1,500 ISK
Taxes
Lodging tax
400 ISK per night

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Frequently
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Can I wild camp near Tjaldsvæðið Höfn í Hornafirði 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 Höfn í Hornafirði in advance?
Tjaldsvæðið Höfn í Hornafirði 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 Höfn í Hornafirði open?
Most Icelandic campsites open June through August or September. Confirm directly with Tjaldsvæðið Höfn í Hornafirði for exact dates, especially outside peak summer.
What facilities does Tjaldsvæðið Höfn í Hornafirði have?
Tjaldsvæðið Höfn í Hornafirði lists: Electricity, Walking paths, Golf course, Hostel, Food service, Shower, Swimming pool, Sleeping bag accommodation, Washing machine, Toilets.
How much does Tjaldsvæðið Höfn í Hornafirði cost?
Camping starts at 2,500 ISK per person per night (published rates via tjalda.is — see the Prices section for the full rate card, including electricity and lodging tax).

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Myllulækur10 km
  2. 2Vestrahorn10 km
  3. 3Haukafell17 km
  4. 4Smiðjunes í Lóni24 km
  5. 5Stafafell í Lóni25 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Höfn
550 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður
16 km·~20 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hoffell Hot Tubs
20 km·~24 min drive

Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.

#4.Djúpavogskörin
60 km·~72 min drive

Hot spring in East Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

4 hot springs near East Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið Höfn í Hornafirði
50 m

Tjaldsvæðið er við innkeyrsluna inn í bæinn. Margar flatir og pallar. Rúmgott með miklu…

#2.Vestrahorn
10 km·~12 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#3.Myllulækur
10 km·~12 min drive

New campsite located 12km from Höfn in Hornafjörður with a beautiful mountain view.

#4.Haukafell
17 km·~21 min drive

Haukafell is a remote camping site in the southeast of Iceland. This area is a hidden gem…

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Supermarkets

#1.Nettó
800 m

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin
62 km·~75 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfjelagið
82 km·~99 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan
98 km·~118 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Höfn
200 m

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Nesjar
7 km·~8 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Djúpivogur
62 km·~75 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Fagurhólsmýri
82 km·~98 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near East Iceland

Tours

#1.Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour
5 hours

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

from 42.000 ISKView tour →
#2.Blue Ice Discovery
4 hours

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

from 24.900 ISKView tour →
#3.Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike
3 hours

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

from 15.309 ISKView tour →
3 tours near East Iceland

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