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Vaglaskógur

North Icelandfrom 2,200 ISK/nightBookable17 facilities

About

Vaglaskógur is a forest campsite in Fnjóskárdalur near Akureyri, set inside Iceland's second-largest forest. It's spread over five sheltered grounds — some by the river Fnjóská — with electricity, showers and family playgrounds, and it's well set up for wheelchairs. Open in summer, with heated winter facilities too.

Vaglaskógur sits inside the second-largest forest in Iceland, in the Fnjóskárdalur valley. Camping among old trees means real shelter, and the site is split into five separate grounds, each with restroom access and good wheelchair provision. The layout gives you options. Stórarjóður is quiet and suits mobile homes; Hróarsstaðanes, the largest, runs along the river Fnjóská and packs in showers, laundry and a proper playground with a jumping pillow and climbing pyramid. Brúarlundur is the tent-and-nature choice, without electricity. Pre-booking is available across the site. Walking paths thread through the forest, home to birds like the rock ptarmigan and common snipe. Akureyri is 17 km away through the Vaðlaheiði tunnel, with golf just 3 km off. The summer season runs early June to the end of September, and heated winter facilities are on offer as well.

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

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65.7014°N, 17.8889°W · North Iceland

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Season
Open: 03. Jun - 30. Sep
Walk-ins
Accepted — first-come, first-served
Advance booking
Available — book online
Getting there
Road 833 (Vaglaskv-Illugust)
Off the main road
3.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Veigastaðir — 7.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
258 km in a straight line
What else is close
200 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Vaglaskógur

Dettifoss & Goðafoss Waterfall w/packed Lunch Small Group from Akureyri Portfrom 36.000 ISK · 7 hNorthern lights Combofrom 32.500 ISK · 6 hAkureyri Classic Whales in the Midnight Sunfrom 14.500 ISK · 3 hAkureyri Express Whales & Eyjafjordfrom 24.900 ISK · 2 hAkureyri City Walk & Local Foodfrom 16.900 ISK · 3 hWhale Watching from Akureyrifrom 13.990 ISK · 2 h 30 minMyvatn, Waterfall, Hot Springs & Volcanoes Tour from Akureyrifrom 21.990 ISK · 6 hLake Mývatn Shore Excursion from Akureyri Port - Spanishfrom 23.000 ISK · 6 hLake Mývatn Shore Excursion from Akureyri Port - Germanfrom 23.000 ISK · 6 h
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ToursIn season nowNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minLake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 hGoðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Amenities

Services & Accessibility
  • Electricity
  • Pets allowed on a leash
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Charging for electric car
Hygiene facilities
  • Waste disposal for mobile homes
  • Shower
  • Washing machine
  • Cold water
  • Hot water
  • Toilets
  • Dryer
Entertainment
  • Walking paths
  • Playground
  • Jumping Pillow
Local area
  • Golf course
  • Food service
  • Swimming pool

Facilities listed by tjalda.is

Vaglaskógur weather and conditions

Last updated

0°Covercast · feels -4°C2 m/sgusts 89 h 48 mdaylight · 08:03 – 17:51
Prices
Rates 2026
Camping
Adults (15–67 years) (15–67 years)
2,200 ISK per person / night
Senior citizens and people with disabilities
1,800 ISK per person / night
Children 14 years and younger accompanied by a guardian (≤14 years)
Free
Extras
Electricity
1,500 ISK per night
Shower
500 ISK
Washing machine
500 ISK per use
Tumble dryer
500 ISK per use
Taxes
Lodging tax
400 ISK per unit / night
Also listed
  • Registration fee: ISK 500
  • Facilities
  • Change is available from campsite wardens.
  • Important Information
  • All bookings must be made through parka.is/camping/vaglaskogur/
  • Please note: The minimum age for staying at the campsite without a parent or guardian is 18 years.

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Rates via tjalda.is · retrieved 2026-07-17

In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Vaglaskógur — photo by tjalda.isPhoto: tjalda.is
Panwasauchimmer #13 [ ISLAND ] Heiðarbær - Húsavík - VaglaskógurHinterland Explorer
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Mit dem Wohnmobil nach Island - Tour 6 completeAlexander Ramin

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Systragil1 km
  2. 2Hamrar11 km
  3. 3Lónsá, Akureyri12 km
  4. 4Eyjafjarðarsveit17 km
  5. 5Tjaldsvæði Eyjafjarðarsveitar17 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Goðafoss16 km
  2. 2Geitafoss16 km
  3. 3Barnafoss17 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Natural hot pot near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur7 km
  2. 2Natural hot pot near Þingeyjarsveit7 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur8 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Furuvellir9 km · 279.7 kr/L
  2. 2Akureyri BSO9 km · 308.7 kr/L
  3. 3Akureyri Leiruvegur9 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Hagkaup9 km
  2. 2Krónan10 km
  3. 3Nettó10 km
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Tours

  1. (Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
  3. Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
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Frequently
asked
questions

Can I wild camp near Vaglaskógur 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 Vaglaskógur in advance?
Vaglaskógur accepts advance bookings — worth doing in July and August when Icelandic campsites fill up.
When is Vaglaskógur open?
Open: 03. Jun - 30. Sep — always confirm directly if you're planning a shoulder-season trip, since dates can shift year to year.
What facilities does Vaglaskógur have?
Vaglaskógur lists: Electricity, Walking paths, Golf course, Food service, Pets allowed on a leash, Waste disposal for mobile homes, Shower, Swimming pool, Washing machine, Wheelchair accessible, Cold water, Hot water, Toilets, Playground, Dryer, Jumping Pillow, Charging for electric car.
How much does Vaglaskógur cost?
Camping starts at 2,200 ISK per person per night (published rates via tjalda.is — see the Prices section for the full rate card, including electricity and lodging tax).

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