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Vestrahorn

East Iceland, Iceland

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CampsiteEast Iceland

Vestrahorn

East Iceland, Iceland

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Vestrahorn is in East Iceland at 64.2551°N, 14.9947°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Vestrahorn weather and conditions

At Vestrahorn in East Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 23:15 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 3°C), clear, wind 6 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 42 m (sunrise 05:39, sunset 20:21). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 23:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Visit now · Open year-round · 30 min stop · Visibility —

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This campsite hasn’t published a rate card — expect standard per-person nightly fees and check locally before you pitch.

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East Reykjavík South Coast West North 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 Vestrahorn

Free cancellation

Small groups

Culture & city

Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour

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

Duration5 hours

HighlightsEast Iceland

Blue Ice Discovery

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

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSoutheast Iceland

Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike

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

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSoutheast Iceland

Photos & videos

Vestrahorn — photo by Borvan53 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Borvan53 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Vestrahorn Mountain and the Stokksnes Peninsula! (Iceland Day 4) — Vestrahorn — video poster — Vestrahorn Mountain and the Stokksnes Peninsula! (Iceland Day 4)The Adventures of Jed

Viking Cafe Vestrahorn Campsite Review | Costs, Facilities & Aurora Views! — Vestrahorn — video poster — Viking Cafe Vestrahorn Campsite Review | Costs, Facilities & Aurora Views!Lavi and Viru

Iceland Diaries: Exploring Vestrahorn & Seyðisfjörður 🚐🇮🇸 *extreme wind* — Vestrahorn — video poster — Iceland Diaries: Exploring Vestrahorn & Seyðisfjörður 🚐🇮🇸 *extreme wind*Estelle Lim

35 Days in Iceland - 10 - Vestrahorn to Stafafel - Day 15 — Vestrahorn — video poster — 35 Days in Iceland - 10 - Vestrahorn to Stafafel - Day 15Stephen Downes

Vestra Horn Iceland Camping — Vestrahorn — video poster — Vestra Horn Iceland CampingKuKu Campers Iceland

A Handmade Sweater from Höfn, The Vestrahorn Viking Village, & a Cold Plunge Fail! (Iceland, Day 7) — Vestrahorn — video poster — A Handmade Sweater from Höfn, The Vestrahorn Viking Village, & a Cold Plunge Fail! (Iceland, Day 7)Cat & Kyle Blanchard

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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?

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

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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Bergárfoss

9.2 km·~11 min drive

Bergárfoss (Q27008747 in Wikidata) is an eastern-Iceland waterfall recorded in…

#2.Fremstifoss

9.8 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Skútafoss

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Innstifoss

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near East Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Höfn

10 km·~12 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður

23 km·~27 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hoffell Hot Tubs

26 km·~31 min drive

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

#4.Djúpavogskörin

54 km·~65 min drive

Hot spring in East Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

4 hot springs near East Iceland

Campsites

#1.Vestrahorn

50 m

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

#2.Tjaldsvæðið Höfn í Hornafirði

10 km·~12 min drive

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

#3.Myllulækur

16 km·~20 min drive

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

#4.Stafafell í Lóni

20 km·~24 min drive

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

4 campsites near East Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

11 km·~13 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

56 km·~67 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfjelagið

76 km·~91 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

94 km·~113 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Höfn

10 km·~12 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Nesjar

14 km·~16 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Djúpivogur

56 km·~67 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Breiðdalsvík

76 km·~92 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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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Borvan53 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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