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Vestrahorn

East Iceland, Iceland
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Vestrahorn

East Iceland, Iceland

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Road · From Reykjavík to the foss
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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Cars & campers

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Toyota RAV4
SUV

Toyota RAV4

Heated seats for winter waterfall runs, range for highland summer loops.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelHybrid
Seats5
DriveAWD
From
8,075 kr9,500 kr/day
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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
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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
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Tours near Vestrahorn

Free cancellationSmall groups
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Glacier lagoon

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.

Duration14 hours
PickupReykjavík
HighlightsSouth Iceland
StopsHot springs
From
27.990 kr
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Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Photos & videos

Vestrahorn — photo by Wikimedia CommonsWikimedia Commons

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Nearby

Waterfalls

Bergárfoss

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

9.2 km away
Fremstifoss

Fremstifoss

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

9.8 km away
Skútafoss

Skútafoss

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

10 km away

Innstifoss

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

10 km away

Hot Springs

Geothermal hot spring near Höfn

Natural hot spring. Off the tourist path. Bring your own towel.

10 km away

Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður

Natural pool. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Check conditions before going.

23 km away

Hoffell Hot Tubs

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

26 km away

Natural hot pot near Múlaþing

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

56 km away

Campsites

Vestrahorn

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

50 m away

Tjaldsvæðið Höfn í Hornafirði

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

10 km away

Myllulækur

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

16 km away

Stafafell í Lóni

Stafafell Campsite is a peaceful, quiet campsite surrounded by nature close to the ring…

20 km away

Services

Höfn

N1 fuel station

10 km away

Nettó

Nettó supermarket — supplies

11 km away

Nesjar

N1 fuel station

14 km away

Kjörbúðin

Supermarket — supplies

56 km away

Frequently
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Can I wild camp near Vestrahorn 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 Vestrahorn in advance?
Vestrahorn 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 Vestrahorn open?
All year — always confirm directly if you're planning a shoulder-season trip, since dates can shift year to year.
What facilities does Vestrahorn have?
Facility details for Vestrahorn 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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