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Vopnafjörður

East Iceland9 facilities

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A small campsite on two flat terraces above Vopnafjörður in east Iceland, looking out over the town, fjord and mountains. A service house has toilets, a shower and dishwashing, with a sports hall opposite offering a sauna and gym. The town's pool draws its water from a nearby hot spring.

Vopnafjörður's campsite is a small one, laid out on two flat terraces in the hills above the town. From up here you look across the town, the fjord and the mountains on its far side, with a playground and football field just below. The service house covers toilets, a shower and dishwashing. Across the way, the sports hall opens its toilets and showers to guests for a small fee, and it also has a sauna and gym. Being a compact village, everything is close: an information centre, a museum in a restored old house, a shop, pharmacy and health centre. The swimming pool sits by the river Selá, one of Iceland's top salmon rivers, and its two hot tubs are fed from a hot spring nearby. There's a golf course and horse rental too, plus walking trails around the fjord to the Glúfursárfoss waterfall.

Book ahead in summer, especially near popular spots. Campsites fill up by late afternoon.

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65.7579°N, 14.8270°W · East Iceland

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Walk-ins
Not accepted — book ahead
Advance booking
Not offered
Getting there
Road 85 (Hlíðarvegur - Skógavegur)
Off the main road
0.4 km from Route 85
Nearest town
Vopnafjörður — 0.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
380 km in a straight line
What else is close
45 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Vopnafjörður

Puffin Questfrom 20.000 ISK · 1 hRelax - The essential Vök Baths experiencefrom 7.690 ISK · 1 h 30 minWonders of the Wilderness - Summerfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 hStuðlagil - The gem of East Icelandfrom 50.000 ISK · 6 hSeyðisfjörður: Hidden Stuðlagil Canyon & Reindeer Tourfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 hSeyðisfjörður: Puffins, Reindeer & Eastfjords Tourfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 hPuffin Tour from Seyðisfjörður with Gufufoss Waterfall & East Iceland Villagefrom 26.990 ISK · 5 hStuðlagil Canyon from Seyðisfjörðurfrom 26.990 ISK · 5 hStuðlagil Canyon and Waterfalls Tour from Seyðisfjörður Portfrom 30.000 ISK · 7 h
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ToursIn season nowSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hSkaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 hNorthern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Amenities

Services & Accessibility
  • Electricity
Hygiene facilities
  • Shower
Cooking & Dining facilities
  • Cooking facilities
Entertainment
  • Walking paths
  • Horse rental
  • Playground
Local area
  • Golf course
  • Swimming pool
  • Fishing

Facilities listed by tjalda.is

Vopnafjörður weather and conditions

Last updated

3°Cclear · feels -2°C6 m/sgusts 99 h 41 mdaylight · 07:54 – 17:35
Prices
Rates 2017 · confirm current rates locally
Camping
Adults
1,300 ISK
Children, 12 – 16 year old (12–16 years)
700 ISK
Senior citizens and the disabled
1,000 ISK
Extras
Electricity
1,000 ISK
Also listed
  • Free for children under the age of 12 years.
  • Third night free.

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

In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
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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

Vopnafjörður — photo by tjalda.isPhoto: tjalda.is
Guesthouse Síreksstaðir by Vopnafjörður Iceland - Icelandic Farm HolidaysHey Iceland
Insane Clouds timelapse in Vopnafjörður IcelandArek P-A
Solo Sea Kayaking Vopnafjörður Icelandbiteon
Peggy & Steves 2017 Iceland Ring Road Adventure Day 5. Vopnafjordur, Selardaslaug pool Bakkafjordur.Steve Foster
Around Iceland Part 8 - Vom Hengifoss über Hellisheiði nach VopnafjörðurRun and Travel

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Ásbrandsstaðir, Vopnafirði7 km
  2. 2Svartiskógur29 km
  3. 3Tjaldsvæðið við Hótel Svartaskóg30 km
  4. 4Bakkafjörður31 km
  5. 5Tjaldsvæðið Borgarfirði eystri53 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Selárfoss6 km
  2. 2Gljúfursárfoss7 km
  3. 3Bæjarfoss35 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur6 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð31 km
  3. 3Natural hot pot near Múlaþing51 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Vopnafjörður< 1 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Bakkafjörður31 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Skjöldólfsstaðir51 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kauptún< 1 km
  2. 2Búðin53 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin54 km
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Tours

  1. Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
  2. Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours
  3. Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
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Frequently
asked
questions

Can I wild camp near Vopnafjörður 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 Vopnafjörður in advance?
Vopnafjörður 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 Vopnafjörður open?
Most Icelandic campsites open June through August or September. Confirm directly with Vopnafjörður for exact dates, especially outside peak summer.
What facilities does Vopnafjörður have?
Vopnafjörður lists: Electricity, Walking paths, Golf course, Cooking facilities, Shower, Swimming pool, Fishing, Horse rental, Playground.

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