For those planning to drive the popular Highland road Nyrðri Fjallabak, Hólaskjól campsite serves as an excellent starting or ending point, depending on your travel direction. Nestled in picturesque surroundings near Eldgjá, a renowned canyon, and the Ófærufoss waterfall, this campsite offers a unique experience in nature.
While the campsite features excellent facilities, it’s important to note that it operates more like a mountain hut, with fewer amenities than those typically found in urban campsites throughout Iceland. This aspect contributes to its distinct charm, providing visitors with an authentic mountain experience. In Hólaskjól, you will truly be immersed in the beauty of the mountains.
Start your Nyrðri Fjallabak drive at Hólaskjól
We recommend driving from the east to the west when driving the Nyrðir Fjallabak mountain road. One of the reasons is that Hólaskjól is an excellent place to start your drive early in the morning. Another reason is the surrounding area. When you have settled in, there is a wonderful short hiking trail at Hólaskjól up by the river Syðri Ófæra. It is a good evening walk, and you will see small layers of interesting basalt columns, small ravines, a beautiful river, and a magnificent waterfall Silfurfoss. A short hike into the lava field that takes less than an hour is quite relaxing before you have a good night's sleep in the mountains.
How to get to Hólaskjól
If you plan to visit Hólaskjól, you are probably planning to drive to Nyrðri Fjallabak. The best way to access the road to Hólaskjól is from the Ring Road, some 23 kilometers west of the village Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Here you take a turn north onto Road no. 208 and drive approximately 16 kilometers until you take a left turn and enter the mountain road F208 Fjallabak Nyrðri. You need to go about 20 kilometers on this road to reach the Hólaskjól camping site.
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