Hlöðuvellir Hut and Campsite

Located at the southern base of Mt. Hlöðufell, Hlöðuvellir Hut offers remote tranquility among West Iceland’s rugged lava landscapes. Managed by the Iceland Touring Association (FÍ), this rustic hut and campsite provide a quiet highland escape.

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Location & Access

• Positioned at 450 m elevation within a remote lava field near Mt. Hlöðufell and Eldborg crater.
• Accessible by foot or by robust 4×4 vehicles, via routes from Laugarvatn, Kaldidalur, Haukadalur valley, or the southern end of the Kjölur highland road.

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Accommodation Options

• The original hut, built in 1970 and renovated, sleeps up to 15 people using double bunk beds.
• Inside, you’ll find a gas stove, basic cooking utensils, and rainwater collected from the roof. No running water is available.
• An outhouse is located very close to the hut.

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Camping Features

• The campsite is adjacent to the hut on grassy terrain—no marked pitches.
• Price: 3,200 ISK per person per night.
• Hut bed rate: approximately 7,500 ISK per person (advance booking required). ‍

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Highlights & Surroundings

• Wild hikes nearby include Mt. Hlöðufell, Eldborg in Lambhraun lava, Mt. Kálfstindur, Hognhöfði, Skriða, and Skjaldbreið.
• A popular trail runs across Rótarsandur toward Brúarárskörð gorge.

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Why Visit Hlöðuvellir?

• A peaceful and less-traveled spot in Iceland’s highland interior.
• Offers basic shelter and stove-heated comfort in a rugged landscape.
• Ideal for hikers who want solitude near volcanic terrain and dramatic ridges.
• The campsite is flexible—no scheduled staff or booking for camping pitches.

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Useful Tips

• Bring all cooking gear, food, and trash bags—no garbage service or water supply.
• Reserve hut beds in advance.
• Practice Leave No Trace, especially around moss-covered ground and lava fields.

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Summary

Hlöðuvellir exemplifies a rugged highland experience—camping in a lava field and staying in a simple stove-warmed hut beneath Mt. Hlöðufell. Ideal for hikers seeking remote outings, wide vistas, and mossy solitude, just a few hours’ drive from Reykjavík.