Iceland travel guide
Discover Iceland's most remarkable places
Waterfalls, glaciers, hot springs, towns and campsites, all on one map. Find what to see along your route and check when campsites are open before you go.
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Camping Ground
Opens 1 May
Akranes Campsite
A seaside campsite at Kalmansvík in Akranes, open from May 1 to September 15, close to the lighthouses, the ocean promenade and Guðlaug pool.
Kalmansbraut, Akranes, Iceland
Town/City
Akureyri
Akureyri is the lively town at the head of Eyjafjörður, known as the capital of the North.
Akureyri, Iceland
Camping Ground
Alfaskeid Camping Ground
Located in a beautiful valley and close to the town Flúðir.
Sydra Langholt, 845 Fludum, Auðholtsvegur, Iceland
Point of Interest
Almannagjá
Almannagjá is a long fissure in Þingvellir National Park that marks the eastern edge of the North American plate.
Iceland
Camping Ground
Árhús Cottages and Camping
A spacious, family friendly campsite with cottages at Rangárbakki in Hella, South Iceland.
Rangárbakkar, Hella, Iceland
Town/City
Arnarstapi
Arnarstapi is a small coastal village on Snæfellsnes, known for its basalt cliffs and the coastal path to Hellnar.
Arnarstapi, Iceland
Camping Ground
Árnes Campsite
A spacious, flat campsite by the river Kálfá in Árnes, a short drive from the major sights of South Iceland.
Þjórsárdalsvegur, 801, Iceland
Camping Ground
Ásbrandsstaðir Campsite and Cottages
A campsite on a historic farm near the sea in Hofsárdalur, about 7 km from Vopnafjörður village.
Ásbrandsstadir 2, Vopnafjörður 690, Iceland
Canyon
Ásbyrgi
Ásbyrgi is a horseshoe-shaped canyon in Vatnajökull National Park, with the rock Eyjan at its center.
Ásbyrgi Canyon, Iceland
Camping Ground
Opens 15 May
Ásbyrgi Campsite
A seasonal campsite inside Ásbyrgi, the famous horseshoe canyon in the Jökulsárgljúfur area of Vatnajökull National Park.
Iceland
Camping Ground
Opens 1 Apr
Berunes Campsite
A small, sheltered campsite at the Berunes farm hostel on Berufjörður, with mountain and sea views.
Berunesvegur, 766 Djúpivogur, Iceland
Camping Ground
Bjarteyjarsandur Farm Campsite
A farm campsite on the scenic Hvalfjörður route, about 15 minutes from Glymur, with a farm shop and farm tours.
Hvalfjarðarvegur, Iceland
Swimming Pool
Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa on Reykjanes with warm, mineral-rich seawater.
Blue Lagoon, Iceland
Camping Ground
Borðeyri Campsite
A quiet campsite in the tiny village of Borðeyri, near the shore of Hrútafjörður.
Iceland
Camping Ground
Borgarnes Campsite
A well equipped campsite at Granastaðir in Borgarnes, a great base for the Settlement Center, Eldborg crater and Deildartunguhver.
Borgarnes, Iceland
Point of Interest
Borgarvirki
Borgarvirki is a natural basalt fortress in Vesturhóp with wide views over the region.
Borgarvirki, Iceland
Camping Ground
Brautarholt Campsite
A friendly countryside campsite at Brautarholt on Skeið, right next to the local swimming pool.
Iceland
Point of Interest
Bridge Between Continents
The Bridge Between Continents is a footbridge over a fissure at Sandvík, where the North American and Eurasian plates meet.
Southern Peninsula, Iceland
Point of Interest
Brimketill
Brimketill is a small pool carved by the surf in the lava shore west of Grindavík.
Iceland
Camping Ground
Búðardalur Campsite
A sheltered campsite in a grove in the middle of Búðardalur, run by Dalahestar, with shops, a café and the Leif Eiriksson Center a short walk away.
Búðardalur, Iceland
Camping Ground
Open all year
CJA Camping
A peaceful campsite with private hedged plots at Hjalli in Reykjadalur, halfway between Akureyri and Mývatn. Open all year.
Hjallavegur, Laugar, Iceland
Town/City
Dalvík
Dalvík is a harbor town on Eyjafjörður, and the ferry port for Grímsey.
Dalvik, Iceland
Camping Ground
Dalvík Campsite
A seasonal campsite at the southern entrance to Dalvík, right next to the sports area and the Dalvík pool.
Dalvik, Iceland
Waterfall
Dettifoss
Dettifoss is a powerful waterfall on Jökulsá á Fjöllum, in Vatnajökull National Park.
Iceland
Camping Ground
Djúpivogur Campsite
A central campsite in Djúpivogur with views over the harbor, close to the pool, shops and cafés.
Djúpivogur, Iceland
Island
Drangey
Drangey is a cliff island in Skagafjörður, rich in seabirds and saga history.
Drangey, Iceland
Arts & Culture
Duus Safnahús
Duus Safnahús is a museum center in Reykjanesbær with local history, art and the Reykjanes Geopark visitor center.
Duusgata, Keflavík, Iceland
Waterfall
Dynjandi
Dynjandi is a broad cascade of waterfalls in the Westfjords, with a short walk up past smaller falls.
Dynjandi Walking Trail, Iceland
Nature reserve
Dyrhólaey
Dyrhólaey is a 120 m promontory near Vík, named after its sea arch and protected for its birdlife.
South, Iceland
Swimming Pool
Earth Lagoon Mývatn
Earth Lagoon Mývatn is a geothermal lagoon near Mývatn, formerly known as Mývatn Nature Baths.
Jarðbaðshólar, 660 Mývatn, Iceland
Town/City
Egilsstaðir
Egilsstaðir is the service hub of East Iceland, on the shore of Lagarfljót.
Egilsstaðir, Iceland
Camping Ground
Open all year
Egilsstaðir Campsite and Egilsstaðastofa
A central, well equipped campsite in Egilsstaðir, with the Egilsstaðastofa visitor information center on site. Open all year.
Kaupvangur 17, 700 Egilsstadir, Iceland
Island
Eldey
Eldey is a sheer rock island off Reykjanes, home to a large gannet colony and seen from the shore.
Eldey, Iceland
Camping Ground
Opens 20 Jun
Eskifjörður Campsite
A green campsite at the entrance to Eskifjörður, by the Bleiksá river and surrounded by a small forestry plantation.
Bleiksárhlíð 10, Eskifjörður, Iceland
Volcano
Eyjafjallajökull
Eyjafjallajökull is the ice-capped volcano whose 2010 eruption halted air traffic in Europe.
Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland
Bay
Faxaflói
Faxaflói is the wide bay off Reykjavík, known for whale watching and puffin trips.
Faxaflói, Iceland
Waterfall
Faxi
A waterfall located on the Golden Circle, a popular tourist trail east of Reykjavik
Biskupstungnabraut, Iceland
Mountain
Festarfjall
Festarfjall is a sea-eroded mountain by Hraunsvík bay, east of Grindavík, known for the dyke called Festi.
Festarfjall, Iceland
Canyon
Fjaðrárgljúfur
Fjaðrárgljúfur is a deep, winding canyon near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, with a path along its rim.
South, Iceland
Camping Ground
Flúðir Camping Center
A large campsite on the Litla-Laxá river in Flúðir, close to the Secret Lagoon and the village pool.
Flúðir, Iceland
Camping Ground
Open all year
Fossárdalur Campsite
A spacious campsite in a remote mountain valley by the Fossá river and its waterfalls, open all year.
Eyjolfsstadir, Iceland
Camping Ground
Fossholl Guesthouse - Camping Ground
Located next to Fosshóll guesthouse and near to the world-famous Goðafoss waterfall.
Iceland
Point of Interest
Garðskagaviti
Garðskagaviti is a lighthouse at the tip of Garðskagi, built in 1944 next to the old lighthouse from 1897.
Garðskagaviti, 251, Iceland
Camping Ground
Open all year
Garðskagi Campsite
A simple, scenic campsite at Garðskagi, open all year and just 11 km from Keflavík Airport, right by two lighthouses and the ocean.
Gardur, Iceland
Swimming Pool
Garður Swimming Pool
Garður Swimming Pool is a local outdoor pool in Suðurnesjabær with hot tubs, a slide and a sauna.
Íþróttamiðstöð, Gardur, Iceland
Camping Ground
Open all year
Gesthús Selfoss Campsite
A family run campsite in the heart of Selfoss, sheltered by tall trees and open all year.
Engjavegur, Selfoss, Iceland
Geothermal Area
Geysir
Geysir is the geothermal area in Haukadalur where Strokkur erupts regularly, up to about 30 m.
Haukadalsvegur, Iceland
Point of Interest
Gjáin
Gjáin is a green gorge in Þjórsárdalur with cold springs and waterfalls on the Rauðá river.
Stangarvegur, Iceland
Camping Ground
Gladheimar Cottages and Camping Ground
A cozy camping ground located in Blönduós right by road nr1
Brautarhvammur, 540 Blönduós, Iceland
Waterfall
Gljúfrabúi
Gljúfrabúi is a 40 m waterfall hidden in a chasm, a short walk north of Seljalandsfoss.
Þórsmerkurvegur, Iceland
Waterfall
Glymur
Glymur is a 198 m waterfall in Botnsdalur, reached on a marked hiking trail through a steep gorge.
Hvalfjörður/Botnsdal, 47, 301 Akranes, Iceland
Waterfall
Goðafoss
Goðafoss is the waterfall of the gods on Skjálfandafljót, right by Road 1.
Goðafoss Waterfall, Iceland
Lake
Grænavatn
Grænavatn is a green crater lake in Krýsuvík, close to the Seltún geothermal area.
241, Iceland
Natural Hot Spring
Grettislaug
Grettislaug is a natural geothermal pool on the shore of Skagafjörður, looking out to Drangey.
Northwest, Iceland
Island
Grímsey
Grímsey is the island off North Iceland where you can walk across the Arctic Circle.
Grímsey, Iceland
Camping Ground
Grímsstaðir á Fjöllum Camping Ground
660, Iceland
Volcano
Grímsvötn
Grímsvötn is a subglacial volcano under the Vatnajökull ice cap, seen on guided glacier tours or from the air.
Grímsvötn, Iceland
Camping Ground
Grindavík Campsite
A family friendly campsite in Grindavík on the Reykjanes peninsula, near the Blue Lagoon, with showers, cooking facilities and a playground.
Grindavik, Iceland
Swimming Pool
Grindavík Swimming Pool
Grindavík Swimming Pool is an outdoor pool with hot tubs, a children's pool and a water slide.
Grindavik, Iceland
Camping Ground
Open all year
Grundarfjörður Campsite
A central base for northern Snæfellsnes, set above Grundarfjörður with views to the sea or the mountains.
Grundarfjörður, Iceland
Camping Ground
Guesthouse Skjöldólfsstadir
Both a campsite and a guesthouse in the east of Iceland.
Skjöldólfsstadaskóli, Egilsstaðir, Iceland
Waterfall
Gullfoss
Gullfoss is a two-step waterfall on the Hvítá river, falling into a long, deep gorge.
Gullfoss Parking, Gullfossi
Geothermal Area
Gunnuhver Geothermal Area
Gunnuhver is a steaming geothermal area of mud pools and vents near the Reykjanes lighthouse.
Gunnuhver Geothermal Area, Iceland
Point of Interest
Hafnaberg
Hafnaberg is a line of high sea cliffs on Reykjanes where seabirds nest, reached on a marked walking trail.
Hafnarberg - Sea-cliffs, Iceland
Camping Ground
Opens 15 May
Hafnarfjörður Campsite
A green, central campsite in Víðistaðatún park in Hafnarfjörður, close to Reykjavík, open from May 15 to September 30.
Hjallabraut, 200 Hafnarfjörður, Iceland
Waterfall
Hafragilsfoss
Hafragilsfoss is a 27 m waterfall in the Jökulsárgljúfur canyon, downstream of Dettifoss.
Northeast, Iceland
Point of Interest
Hallgrímskirkja
Hallgrímskirkja is a Lutheran church in Reykjavík, built as a memorial to the hymn poet Hallgrímur Pétursson.
Hallgrímstorg 1, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Camping Ground
Opens 5 May
Hallormsstaðaskógur Campsites
Two forest campsites, Atlavík and Höfðavík, in Hallormsstaðaskógur by the lake Lagarfljót, about 25 minutes from Egilsstaðir.
Islandia, Iceland
Camping Ground
Open all year
Hamrar Campsite and Outdoor Center
A scout run outdoor center and campsite beside the Kjarnaskógur forest on the edge of Akureyri, open all year.
Akureyri, Iceland
Arts & Culture
Harpa
Harpa is a concert hall and conference center in Reykjavík, home of the Iceland Symphony Orchestra.
Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Camping Ground
Haukafell Campsite
A remote campsite near Fláajökull glacier in Southeast Iceland, with marked trails for every pace.
Iceland
Nature reserve
Heiðmörk
Heiðmörk is an outdoor recreation area on the edge of Reykjavík, with forests planted since 1950.
Reykjavík, Iceland
Camping Ground
Opens 1 May
Hellissandur Campsite
A friendly campsite just outside Hellissandur, right next to the Snæfellsjökull National Park visitor center. Open from May 1 to September 30.
Hellissandur, Iceland
Waterfall
Hengifoss
Hengifoss is a 128 m waterfall in East Iceland with red layers between its lava cliffs.
Hengifoss Track, Iceland
Mountain
Hengill
Hengill is a geothermal hiking area southeast of Reykjavík with marked trails and hot springs.
Skeggi, 805, Iceland
Camping Ground
Closed
Hlaðir
A summer campsite on the Hvalfjörður coast with its own pool, two hot tubs, a cold tub and a sauna.
Iceland
Town/City
Höfn
Höfn is a town in Southeast Iceland, a short drive east of Jökulsárlón.
780 Höfn, Iceland
Camping Ground
Höfn Campsite
A well-equipped campsite at the entrance to Höfn, with views of glaciers and mountains.
Hafnarbraut 52, Höfn í Hornafirði, Iceland
Camping Ground
Opens 1 May
Hofsós Campsite
A friendly village campsite in Hofsós, a short walk from the Hofsós pool, with sunsets over the Skagafjörður islands.
Hofsós, Iceland
Town/City
Hólar
Hólar is a historic bishop's seat in Skagafjörður with a red sandstone cathedral from 1763.
Hólar, Iceland
Camping Ground
Hólaskjól Highland Center Campsite
A highland base for exploring Fjallabak, Landmannalaugar, Eldgjá and Lake Langisjór.
Fjallabaksleið nyrðri, 880 Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland
Camping Ground
Hólmavík Campsite
A central campsite in Hólmavík, next to the swimming pool, with the grocery store, a restaurant and a museum all within walking distance.
Hólmavík, Iceland
Golf Course
Hólmsvöllur í Leiru
Hólmsvöllur is an 18-hole links course by the sea at Leira, between Reykjanesbær and Garður.
Gardur, Iceland
Point of Interest
Hópsnes
Hópsnes is a lava spit by Grindavík with shipwreck remains, old fishing ruins and a small lighthouse.
Unnamed Rd,Island, Iceland
Camping Ground
Hotel Edda Isafjordur
This is a small campsite located next to Hotel Edda.
Torfnes, 400 Ísafjörður, Iceland
Camping Ground
Open all year
Hótel Fljótshlíð Campsite
A friendly campsite on the Smáratún family farm in Fljótshlíð, 10 minutes from Hvolsvöllur. Open all year.
Hvolsvöllur 861, Iceland
Camping Ground
Hotel Reykjanes Campsite
A relaxed campsite on the geothermal Reykjanes peninsula in Ísafjarðardjúp, with the Hotel Reykjanes pool and hot tubs a short walk away.
401, Iceland
Camping Ground
Hraunborgir Campsite
A family destination in the heart of South Iceland near Kerið crater, with a pool, hot tubs and plenty for kids to do.
Iceland
Waterfall
Hraunfossar and Barnafoss
Hraunfossar are waterfalls where spring water flows out from beneath a lava field into the Hvítá river, with Barnafoss just upstream.
Hálsasveitarvegur, Iceland
Island
Hrísey
Hrísey is a peaceful island village in Eyjafjörður, a short ferry ride from the mainland.
Hrísey, Hrisey, Iceland
Island
Hrútey
Hrútey is a forested island in the river Blanda, right by Road 1 at Blönduós.
Þjóðvegur, Blönduós, Iceland
Camping Ground
Húnaver Camping Ground
This campsite is conveniently located close to grocery stores.
Iceland
Húsabakki Guesthouse
This campsite is attached to Húsabakki guesthouse.
Húsabakki, 621 Dalvik, Iceland
Camping Ground
Húsafell Campsite
A friendly summer campsite in Húsafell, West Iceland, with electric pitches, cooking facilities and a pool, golf course and restaurant nearby.
Húsafell, Iceland
Golf Course
Húsatóftavöllur
Húsatóftavöllur is an 18-hole golf course in Grindavík, with holes by the sea and through the lava.
Húsatóftum 240, Grindavík, Iceland
Town/City
Húsavík
Húsavík is a town on Skjálfandi Bay, known for whale watching tours and puffins.
Húsavík, Iceland
Camping Ground
Húsavík Campsite
A handy campsite within walking distance of central Húsavík, known as Iceland's whale watching capital.
Iceland
Mountain
Hvannadalshnúkur
Hvannadalshnúkur is Iceland's highest peak, about 2,110 m, on the rim of Öræfajökull in Vatnajökull National Park.
Hvannadalshnúkur, Iceland
Geothermal Area
Hveragerði
Hveragerði is a geothermal town below Kambar, with a geothermal park in its center.
Hveragerði, Iceland
Camping Ground
Hveragerði Campsite
A central campsite in Hveragerði, sheltered by trees, a short drive from the Reykjadalur hot river valley.
Hveragerði, Iceland
Geothermal Area
Hveravellir
Hveravellir is a geothermal area in the highlands on Kjölur, between the Langjökull and Hofsjökull glaciers.
Iceland
Point of Interest
Hvítserkur
Hvítserkur is a 15 m basalt sea stack off Vatnsnes, said in folklore to be a troll turned to stone.
Vatnsnesvegur, Iceland
Swimming Pool
Hvolsvöllur Swimming Pool
Hvolsvöllur Swimming Pool is the town's outdoor pool, with hot tubs, a slide and a sauna.
Vallarbraut, Hvolsvöllur, Iceland
Arts & Culture
Icelandic Phallological Museum
The Icelandic Phallological Museum is a family run museum in central Reykjavík devoted to the study of the phallus.
Reykjastræti 4, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Point of Interest
Imagine Peace Tower
The Imagine Peace Tower is a light artwork by Yoko Ono on Viðey, dedicated to John Lennon.
Videy, Iceland
Town/City
Ísafjörður
Ísafjörður is the main town of the Westfjords and a base for trips to Hornstrandir Nature Reserve.
400 Ísafjörður, Iceland
Lake
Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón is a glacial lagoon by Road 1, where icebergs calve from Breiðamerkurjökull.
Jökulsárlón, Iceland
Camping Ground
Kaffi Kjós Camping Ground
Small farm around 50km away from Reykjavík.
461 461, Iceland
Lake
Kálfatjörn
Kálfatjörn is a historic church and farm site on Vatnsleysuströnd, with a timber church from 1893.
Kálfatjörn, Iceland
Point of Interest
Kálfshamarsvík
Kálfshamarsvík is a quiet cove on the Skagi peninsula, known for its columnar basalt.
Kálfshamarsvík, Iceland
Volcano
Katla
Katla is a volcano hidden under the Mýrdalsjökull ice cap on the south coast.
Katla volcano, Iceland
Mountain
Keilir
Keilir is a 379 m mountain on Reykjanes with a clear cone shape and a popular hiking trail to the summit.
Keilir, Iceland
Volcano
Kerið
Kerið is a volcanic crater in Grímsnes with a lake at its floor.
South, Iceland
Mountain
Kerlingarfjöll
Kerlingarfjöll is a highland mountain massif with colorful geothermal valleys and a natural bathing pool.
Kerlingarfjöll, Iceland
Town/City
Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Kirkjubæjarklaustur, often called Klaustur, is a village on Road 1 with a history that reaches back to a medieval nunnery.
880 Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland
Camping Ground
Kirkjubær II Campsite
A large, sheltered campsite in the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, a great base for Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon and Lómagnúpur.
Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland
Mountain
Kirkjufell
Kirkjufell is a 463 m mountain by Grundarfjörður, with the Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall at its foot.
Kirkjufell, Iceland
Point of Interest
Kirkjugólf
Kirkjugólf is a natural floor of basalt column tops at the edge of Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Geirland, Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland
Camping Ground
Kirkjuhvammur Campsite
A sheltered campsite in a dell just above Hvammstangi, midway between Reykjavík and Akureyri.
Kirkjuhvammsvegur, Hvammstangi, Iceland
Lake
Kleifarvatn
Kleifarvatn is a deep lake on Reykjanes, set between ridges and linked to a local legend of a lake monster.
Kleifarvatn, Iceland
Camping Ground
Kópasker Campsite
A sheltered campsite at the entrance to Kópasker, with seals on the shore rocks and rich birdlife nearby.
Kópasker, Iceland
Camping Ground
Korpudalur Hostel and Campsite
A quiet campsite and hostel at a renovated old farmhouse, innermost in Önundarfjörður in the Westfjords.
Kirkjuból í Korpudal, 425 Flateyri, Iceland
Volcano
Krafla
Krafla is a volcanic and geothermal area near Mývatn, home to the Víti crater.
Krafla, Iceland
Geothermal Area
Krýsuvík
Krýsuvík is a geothermal area on Reykjanes with mud pots, steaming vents and a boardwalk at Seltún.
42, Iceland
Arts & Culture
Kvikan House of Culture and Natural Resources
Kvikan is a house of culture and natural resources by the harbor in Grindavík.
Hafnargata 12a 240, 240 Grindavik, Iceland
Swimming Pool
Lágafellslaug
Lágafellslaug is a swimming pool in Mosfellsbær with indoor and outdoor pools, water slides and hot tubs.
Lækjarhlíð, Mosfellsbær, Iceland
Point of Interest
Landmannalaugar
Landmannalaugar is a highland area with natural hot springs and colorful rhyolite mountains, at the start of the Laugavegur trail.
Landmannalaugavegur, 851, Iceland
Camping Ground
Langafit Campsite
A small, quiet campsite in Laugarbakki by the Miðfjarðará river, with a hot tub and a craft shop and café right next to it.
Laugarbakki, Iceland
Camping Ground
Langaholt Campsite
A campsite near the beach at Langaholt on the south coast of Snæfellsnes, with a golf course and a hotel restaurant.
Ytri Garðar ólafsvík, Snæfellsnesvegur, 356 Snæfellsbær, Iceland
Glacier
Langjökull
Langjökull is an ice cap of about 820 km² in Iceland's western highlands.
Langjokull, Iceland
Camping Ground
Lauftún
A campsite in Varmahlíð, north iceland.
Varmahlíð, Iceland
Hotels & Hostels
Laugarfell
Laugarfell is a summer highland hostel with natural hot pools, north of Snæfell.
Laugarfell, 701 Laugarfell, Iceland
Camping Ground
Laugarhóll Campsite
A campsite at Hótel Laugarhóll in Bjarnarfjörður, with a pool, hot tub and natural hot spring to relax in.
Iceland
Laugarvatn Camping
Spacious campsite with access to great services in Laugarvatn.
Iceland
Camping Ground
Lónsá campsite
This camp site is located north of Akureyri, around 3km from the town centre.
Akureyri, Iceland
Camping Ground
Open until 30 Nov
Möðrudalur Campsite
A seasonal campsite at Möðrudalur, a remote highland farm surrounded by mountain scenery. Open from April 1 to November 30.
Iceland
Camping Ground
Open until 15 Dec
Mosskógar Campsite
Mosskógar is a peaceful farm campsite in Mosfellsdalur, on the road to Þingvellir and the Golden Circle, open from March into December.
Dalsgarðsafleggjari 270, Mosfellsdalur, Iceland
Glacier
Mýrdalsjökull
Mýrdalsjökull is the ice cap on the south coast that covers the Katla volcano.
Mýrdalsjökull, Iceland
Camping Ground
Ófeigsfjörður Campsite
A simple campsite in remote Ófeigsfjörður in Strandir, where the road ends, with hikes to waterfalls, mountains and beaches.
Ófeigsfjörður, Iceland
Camping Ground
Opens 12 May
Ólafsfjörður Campsite
A central campsite in Ólafsfjörður, next to the sports center and pool, with a little pond where children can fish for minnows.
Ólafsfjörður, Iceland
Camping Ground
Opens 1 May
Ólafsvík Campsite
A sunny campsite on the east edge of Ólafsvík by the Hvalsá river, with valley views and walking paths all around. Open from May 1 to September 30.
Island, Ólafsvík, Iceland
Camping Ground
Opens 15 May
Patreksfjörður Campsite
A well equipped campsite by the community center in Patreksfjörður, on the right as you drive into town.
Patreksfjörður, Iceland
Natural Hot Spring
Pollurinn
Pollurinn is a set of natural hot pools above road 617 near Tálknafjörður, used by locals all year.
Iceland
Town/City
Reyðarfjörður
Reyðarfjörður is an Eastfjords town at the head of a fjord over 30 km long.
730 Reyðarfjörður, Iceland
Camping Ground
Reykhólar Campsite
A peaceful family campsite at Reykhólar, overlooking Breiðafjörður, a bay known for its rich birdlife.
Reykhólar, Iceland
Point of Interest
Reykjanesviti
Reykjanesviti is a working lighthouse on the Bæjarfell hill at the tip of Reykjanes, first lit in 1908.
R78W+962, 233 Keflavík, Iceland
Town/City
Reykjavík
Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland and the home of Harpa, Hallgrímskirkja and the Old Harbor.
Reykjavík, Iceland
Camping Ground
Open all year
Reykjavík Eco-Campsite
Stay in the city at Reykjavík Eco-Campsite in Laugardalur, open all year, right next to the Laugardalslaug pool, with buses to the center.
Sundlaugavegur 32, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
Harbour
Reykjavík Old Harbor
The Old Harbor in Reykjavík is the starting point for whale watching, puffin and sea angling trips into Faxaflói bay.
Capital Area, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Beach/Coast
Reynisfjara
Reynisfjara is a black sand beach near Vík with basalt columns and views of the Reynisdrangar sea stacks.
CX33+RX, 871 Vik, Iceland
Arts & Culture
Rokksafn Íslands
Rokksafn Íslands is the Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll, telling the story of Icelandic popular music.
Hjallavegur 2, 260 Reykjanesbær, Iceland
Camping Ground
Sandgerði Airport Camping
Airport Camping in Sandgerði is a handy, comfortable stop close to Keflavík Airport, with showers, laundry, WiFi and cabins.
Sandgerði, Iceland
Swimming Pool
Sandgerði Swimming Pool
Sandgerði Swimming Pool is an outdoor pool with water slides and hot tubs in Suðurnesjabær.
Sundlaug Sandgerðis, 41, Sandgerði, Iceland
Geothermal Area
Secret Lagoon (Gamla laugin)
The Secret Lagoon, or Gamla laugin, is a historic pool near Flúðir, warmed by the hot springs around it.
Hvammsvegur, 845 Flúðir, Iceland
Point of Interest
Selatangar
Selatangar is the site of an old fishing station on the lava coast between Grindavík and Krýsuvík.
Southern Peninsula, Iceland
Waterfall
Selfoss
Selfoss is a 10 m waterfall just upstream of Dettifoss on Jökulsá á Fjöllum.
Northeast, Iceland
Town/City
Selfoss
Selfoss is a South Iceland town on the river Ölfusá, where Road 1 crosses the Ölfusárbrú bridge.
Selfoss, Iceland
Waterfall
Seljalandsfoss
Seljalandsfoss is a waterfall of about 60 m with a footpath that runs right behind the falls.
Þórsmerkurvegur, Iceland
Swimming Pool
Seljavallalaug
Hidden within a deep mountain valley lies one of Iceland's oldest pools.
Skogar, Vik and Myrdalsjokull, Iceland
Geothermal Area
Seltún Geothermal Area
Seltún is a geothermal area in Krýsuvík with a boardwalk through mud pots, fumaroles and colorful ground.
Capital Region, Iceland
Camping Ground
Setberg Camping Ground
This small campsites facilities are limited, but makes up for it with breathtaking views.
Landvegur, Iceland
Town/City
Seyðisfjörður
Seyðisfjörður is an Eastfjords town with an active art scene, at the head of its fjord.
Seydisfjordur, Iceland
Camping Ground
Opens 1 Apr
Seyðisfjörður Campsite
A leafy campsite in the heart of Seyðisfjörður, where the sound of the waterfalls sings you to sleep.
Seydisfjordur, Iceland
Camping Ground
Open all year
Skaftafell Campsite
Camp in the heart of Vatnajökull National Park at Skaftafell, open all year, with hiking trails to Svartifoss and Skaftafellsjökull right from the site.
Skaftafell, Iceland
Camping Ground
Opens 1 May
Skagaströnd Campsite
A peaceful campsite at the top of Bogabraut in Skagaströnd, sheltered by the Hólaberg cliffs. Open from May 1 to September 15.
Skagaströnd, Iceland
Camping Ground
Open all year
Skjól Campsite
A spacious campsite between Gullfoss and Geysir on the Golden Circle, with Skjól Bistro on site. Open all year.
Iceland
Camping Ground
Skjöldur Camping and Community Center
Basic campsite located close to Skjöldur community centre.
Iceland
Waterfall
Skógafoss
Skógafoss is a 60 m waterfall on the Skógá river at Skógar, falling over a former sea cliff.
Skógafoss, Iceland
Town/City
Skógar
Skógar is a small village below Eyjafjöll, home to Skógafoss and the Skógasafn museum.
Skógarfoss, Iceland
Camping Ground
Skógar Campsite
A peaceful campsite in a forestry area near Skógafoss, about a 2 km walk from the waterfall over a new footbridge.
Iceland
Island
Skrúður
Skrúður is a rocky island nature reserve off Fáskrúðsfjörður, alive with seabirds.
Skrúður, Iceland
Harbour
Smábátahöfnin í Gróf
Smábátahöfnin í Gróf is the small boat harbor in Keflavík, right next to the town center.
Reykjanesbær, Iceland
Glacier
Snæfellsjökull
Snæfellsjökull is a glacier-capped volcano on Snæfellsnes and the setting of Journey to the Center of the Earth.
Snæfellsjökull, Iceland
Camping Ground
Sólbrekka Campsite
A quiet campsite on the lawn at Sólbrekka guesthouse, in the remote Mjóifjörður fjord in the East Fjords.
Mjóafjarðarvegur, 715, Iceland
Glacier
Sólheimajökull
Sólheimajökull is an outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull that ends in a glacial lagoon.
221, 871, Iceland
Point of Interest
Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck
The Sólheimasandur plane wreck is a US Navy aircraft that landed on the black sand plain in 1973.
FJRP+9J8, Path to Wrecked DC-3 Plane on Sólheimasandur, 871 Iceland
Camping Ground
Stafafell í Lóni Campsite
A peaceful campsite surrounded by nature at Stafafell í Lóni, close to the Ring Road in Southeast Iceland.
Stafafell, Stafafell 781, Iceland
Point of Interest
Stekkjarkot
Stekkjarkot is a reconstructed turf and stone fisherman's cottage in Reykjanesbær.
Reykjanesbær, Iceland
Waterfall
Stjórnarfoss
Stjórnarfoss is a small, picturesque waterfall just outside Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Iceland
Camping Ground
Opens 1 Jun
Stöðvarfjörður Campsite
A quiet campsite by a forestry area at the east end of Stöðvarfjörður, close to Petra's Stone Collection. Open from June 1 to September 1.
Fjarðarbraut, 755 Stöðvarfjörður, Iceland
Camping Ground
Stokkseyri Campsite
A renovated campsite in Stokkseyri, a small south coast village known for its birdlife, waterfront and galleries.
Stokkseyri, Iceland
Camping Ground
Opens 1 Jun
Stóra-Sandfell Campsite
A family campsite in the old birch forest of Sandfellsskógur, with a little stream running through it. Open from June 1 to August 31.
Stóra-Sandfell 3, 701 Vallanes, Iceland
Camping Ground
Opens 1 Jun
Súðavík Campsite
A scenic campsite above Súðavík with views of Kofri, Álftafjörður and Vigur island. Open from June 1 to September 15.
Súðavík, Iceland
Swimming Pool
Sundlaug Akureyrar
Sundlaug Akureyrar is the geothermal swimming pool in the center of Akureyri, open all year.
Skólastígur 4, 600 Akureyri, Iceland
Swimming Pool
Sundlaug Eskifjarðar
Sundlaug Eskifjarðar is the outdoor swimming pool in Eskifjörður, with slides and hot tubs.
92, Eskifjorður, Iceland
Swimming Pool
Sundlaug Hafnar
Sundlaug Hafnar is the outdoor swimming pool in Höfn, with hot tubs and slides.
Höfn, Iceland
Swimming Pool
Sundlaugin á Blönduósi
Sundlaugin á Blönduósi is the outdoor swimming pool in Blönduós, with hot tubs and water slides.
Melabraut, Blönduós, Iceland
Swimming Pool
Sundlaugin á Djúpavogi
Sundlaugin á Djúpavogi is the indoor swimming pool at the sports center in Djúpivogur.
Djúpivogur, Iceland
Swimming Pool
Sundlaugin á Egilsstöðum
Sundlaugin á Egilsstöðum is the 25 m outdoor pool at the Egilsstaðir sports center.
Tjarnarbraut, 700 Egilsstaðir, Iceland
Swimming Pool
Sundlaugin á Hofsósi
Sundlaugin á Hofsósi is an outdoor pool on the shore with a view across Skagafjörður to Drangey.
Hofsós, Iceland
Swimming Pool
Sundlaugin í Varmahlíð
Sundlaugin í Varmahlíð is the outdoor pool in Varmahlíð, with a 7 m high water slide.
Varmahlíð, Iceland
Waterfall
Svartifoss
Svartifoss is a Skaftafell waterfall framed by dark, even basalt columns.
8, Iceland
Camping Ground
Svartiskógur Campsite
A green campsite with a view, near the Svartiskógur hotel in Jökulsárhlíð, East Iceland.
Fljotsdalsherad, 701 Svartiskogur, Iceland
Waterfall
Systrafoss
Systrafoss is a waterfall above Kirkjubæjarklaustur, named after the nuns who once lived there.
Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland
Camping Ground
T-bær Selvogi
Ran by a lovely lady on her farm, this is a very homely campsite.
Iceland
Camping Ground
Opens 1 May
Tálknafjörður Campsite
A sheltered campsite wrapped around the geothermal swimming pool in Tálknafjörður. Open from May 1 to October 15.
Iceland
Camping Ground
Þakgil Campsite
A campsite in Þakgil, the canyon with a roof, between Mýrdalsjökull glacier and Mýrdalssandur, east of Vík.
Þakgil, Iceland
Camping Ground
Þingeyri Campsite
A family friendly campsite on Þingeyraroddi, right next to the sports center and swimming pool in Þingeyri.
Hrunastígur, Thingeyri, Iceland
Camping Ground
Open all year
Þingvellir National Park Campsites
Wake up in Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Golden Circle. The Nyrðri-Leirar campsite by the service center is open all year.
South, Iceland
Mountain
Þorbjörn
Þorbjörn is a 243 m mountain above Grindavík with the Þjófagjá fissure at the top and wide views over Reykjanes.
Þorbjörn, Iceland
Camping Ground
Opens 15 May
Þorlákshöfn Campsite
A central campsite in Þorlákshöfn, by the church and next to the swimming pool and sports center. Open from May 15 to September 15.
Þorlákshöfn, Iceland
Mountain
Þórsmörk
Þórsmörk is a green highland area of gorges and birch woodland between the Krossá and Markarfljót rivers.
South, Iceland
Þrístapar
Þrístapar is the site of Iceland's last execution, in 1830.
Iceland
Mountain
Úlfarsfell
Úlfarsfell is a 296 m hill on the edge of Reykjavík with a viewing platform and wide views.
Úlfarsfell, Iceland
Camping Ground
Úlfljótsvatn Campsite
A lakeside campsite at the Úlfljótsvatn scout center, with pitches right by the water.
Úlfljótsvatn, Iceland
Waterfall
Urriðafoss
Urriðafoss is a broad, powerful waterfall on the river Þjórsá, just off Road 1.
Urriðafossvegur, Iceland
Camping Ground
Open all year
Úthlíð Campsite
A sheltered hillside campsite at Úthlíð, in the heart of the Golden Circle, 10 km from Geysir. Open all year.
Uthlid Cottages, 801 Blaskogarbyggd, Iceland
Camping Ground
Varmaland Campsite
A summer campsite in Varmaland, a geothermal village in Borgarfjörður, West Iceland.
Iceland
Glacier
Vatnajökull
Vatnajökull is the vast ice cap of southeast Iceland, protected in Vatnajökull National Park.
Vatnajokull, Iceland
Swimming Pool
Vatnaveröld - Reykjanesbær Swimming Center
Vatnaveröld (Water World) is the swimming center in Reykjanesbær, with a covered water park for young children.
Reykjanesbær, Iceland
Island
Vestmannaeyjar
Vestmannaeyjar, the Westman Islands, is an archipelago off the south coast, where Heimaey grew in the Eldfell eruption of 1973.
Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland
Island
Viðey
Viðey is an island just off Reykjavík with a long history, outdoor art and a short ferry crossing.
Videy, Iceland
Island
Vigur
Vigur is a small island in Ísafjarðardjúp, home to puffins, eiders and Arctic terns and reached by boat from Ísafjörður.
Vigur, Iceland
Camping Ground
Vík Campsite
A spacious campsite 1 km from the village center of Vík, on the south coast. No booking is needed.
Vik, Iceland
Town/City
Vík í Mýrdal
Vík í Mýrdal is a south coast village below Reynisfjall, looking out to the Reynisdrangar sea stacks.
Vik, Iceland
Swimming Pool
Vík Swimming Pool
Vík Swimming Pool is the outdoor municipal pool in Vík í Mýrdal, with a hot tub, a cold tub and a sauna.
Mánabraut 3, 870 Vík, Iceland
Arts & Culture
Víkingaheimar
Víkingaheimar (Viking World) is a museum in Reykjanesbær built around the Viking ship replica Íslendingur.
Víkingaheimar, Víkingabraut, Reykjanesbær, Iceland
Camping Ground
Open all year
Vogar Campsite
A cozy campsite in Vogar, open all year, between Keflavík Airport and Reykjavík, with a kitchen, showers and the local pool next door.
Vogavegur, Vogar, Iceland
Swimming Pool
Vogar Swimming Pool
Vogar Swimming Pool is a local pool in Vogar with a hot tub, a cold tub and a sauna.
Vogavegur, Vogar, Iceland
Camping Ground
Vogar Travel Service Campsite
A campsite among lava formations with views of Hverfjall, a few hundred meters from Lake Mývatn.
Vogar, 660 Mývatn, Iceland
Camping Ground
Opens 1 Apr
Volcano Huts Þórsmörk Campsite
A sheltered campsite in Húsadalur, inside the Þórsmörk Nature Reserve, with easy access to its hiking trails. Open from April 1 to October 31.
Þórsmerkurvegur Thorsmörk via road F249, 861 Hvolsvöllur, Iceland
Camping Ground
Vopnafjörður Camping Ground
Located close to Vopnafjörður city centre and it's services.
Hamrahlíð 9-15, Vopnafjörður, Iceland
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