Capital area · Hafnarfjörður
Hafnarfjörður Campsite (Víðistaðatún)
- Winter
- Closed in winter
- Season
- 15 May – 30 September
- Price
- Unconfirmed
- Electricity : yes
- Showers : yes
- Dump station : yes
- Kitchen : no
Short entry. This page covers the basics we could source so far. Anything we have not been able to confirm is marked Unconfirmed.
A small, family-friendly campsite on Víðistaðatún, a sculpture park surrounded by lava in Hafnarfjörður, about 5 minutes from the town centre. It is run by the Hraunbúar scout association, and profits go to youth scouting.[1][2]
Key facts
| Region | Capital area – Hafnarfjörður |
|---|---|
| Address | Víðistaðatún, 220 Hafnarfjörður (drive in along the path beside Lava Hostel / the scout hall)[1][2] (checked 2026-10-31) |
| GPS coordinates | 64.075016, -21.964951[1] (checked 2026-10-31) Map: OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| Opening season | 15 May – 30 September[1][2] (checked 2026-10-31) |
| Winter opening | Closed in winter Closed in winter: the season is 15 May – 30 September. On 31 October 2026 the booking page showed the site as closed, reopening 15 May.[1][2] (checked 2026-10-31) |
| Electricity hookup | Yes – Zone B has 9 bookable pitches, all with a power socket (1,300 ISK/night). Zone C's 11 pitches have no sockets; you need a long extension cable to reach the sockets in Zone B across the road.[2][1] (checked 2026-10-31) |
| Kitchen / indoor area | No indoor kitchen or indoor guest area. There are outdoor sinks for washing up, charcoal grills, outdoor tables and a roofed outdoor kitchen with a grill.[2][1] (checked 2026-10-31) |
| Showers | Yes – showers included in the price[2][1] (checked 2026-10-31) |
| Toilets | Yes[2][1] (checked 2026-10-31) |
| Chemical toilet / grey water disposal | Yes – listed as 'Losun fyrir ferðasalerna' (portable/cassette toilet disposal) on the booking page and 'Waste disposal for mobile homes' on tjalda.is. Exact location on site: Unconfirmed.[2][1] (checked 2026-10-31) |
| WiFi | Free Wi-Fi, but only by the gate[2] (checked 2026-10-31) |
| Laundry | Washing machine and dryer, included in the price[2] (checked 2026-10-31) |
| Accepts Camping Card (Útilegukortið) | UnconfirmedNot stated in the sources checked. |
| Contact / website | +354 565 0901 · info@lavahostel.is[1] (checked 2026-10-31) |
Prices
| Car, motorhome or caravan, incl. 1 adult, per night | 3,500 ISK[1] (checked 2026-10-31) |
|---|---|
| Tent, incl. 1 adult, per night | 3,000 ISK[1] (checked 2026-10-31) |
| Additional adult (14 years and older) | 2,500 ISK[1] (checked 2026-10-31) |
| Children 13 years and younger | Free[1] (checked 2026-10-31) |
| Electricity per night | 1,300 ISK[1] (checked 2026-10-31) |
| Lodging tax per tent/vehicle/caravan per night | 400 ISK[1] (checked 2026-10-31) |
Practical tips
- Maximum vehicle length on pitches in Zones B and C is 8 metres. Zone A is for tents only; cars with rooftop tents must book Zone B or C.[2] (checked 2026-10-31)
- Maximum stay 7 nights. One motorhome, caravan or trailer per pitch. Dogs allowed on a lead. American Express is not accepted.[1][2] (checked 2026-10-31)
- Pitches can be booked online through Reisa.is; drop-in guests are also accepted.[2][1] (checked 2026-10-31)
Sources
- Tjalda.is – Hafnarfjörður listing (2026 rates & services) – – checked 2026-10-31
- Reisa.is – Hafnarfjörður campsite (booking page, zones & facilities) – – checked 2026-10-31