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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.
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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.

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Camping in Thakgil

Region: South Iceland
Coordinates: 63.530185° N 18.887883° W

Þakgil is located between Höfðabrekkuafrétti and Mýrdalssandur. The name “Þakgil”, þak meaning roof and gil meaning canyon, and as the name suggests the weather is usually very good.

To get there you turn up from road nr.1 by Höfðabrekka (5 km east of Vík). The road up to the camping site used to be a part of highway nr. 1 until 1955. Just follow that road and you will find a sign that points at Þakgil. On site, there are a lot of beautiful hiking routes fit for everyone. Camping site, bathrooms and shower are available. The dining room is a naturally formed cave, and in it there is a grill and a fireplace.

Opening Hours:

1st of June – 31st of August

Service on Site:

  • Cold Water
  • Electricity
  • Toilets
  • Playground
  • Walking Paths
  • Shower
  • Waste Disposal for Mobile Homes
  • Dogs Allowed

Prices:

Cabins: kr. 25.000 per night.
Camping: kr. 1.500 for adults (12 year and older).
Camping: 11 year and younger only pay for 1 night.

Contact Information:

Thakgil Camping
Höfðabrekkuafrétti
871 Vík Ísland

Email:
Telephone: +354
Fax: +354

Photo Credit: visit south iceland

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WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby Camping in Thakgil

Vik In Myrdal
Petursey Mountain
Badstofuhellir Cave
Reynishverfi - Reynir and Gardar Farms
Reynir Church
Dyrholaey Headland
Hofdabrekka Farm
Hofdabrekku Joka - Ghost Story
Kerlingardalur Valley
Hjorleifshofdi Headland
Kudafljot River
Myrdalsjokull
Katla
GOLF CLUB VIK in MYRDALUR
VIK SWIMMING POOL
HAFURSEY
MYRDALSSANDUR
MYRDALUR VALLEY
KATLA CENTER
REYNISFJARA BLACK BEACH
Thakgil

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby Camping in Thakgil

Hofdabrekku Joka - Ghost Story
Alftaver plain
Vatnsa - Kerlingadalsa, Angling
HOFDABREKKUTJARNIR, Angling
HEIDARVATN, Angling
GOLF CLUB VIK in MYRDALUR
VIK SWIMMING POOL
VIKURPRJON
MYRDALSSANDUR
MYRDALUR VALLEY
SKAFTFELLINGUR VE33

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby Camping in Thakgil

Camping in Vik
Thakgil

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