
Vaglaskógur
The camping ground Vaglaskógur is in the valley Fnjóskadalur. The forest Vaglaskógur is the second largest forest in Iceland.
Campground Zones
Campsite Description
Vaglaskógur Campsite has five sheltered camping grounds for tents, camper vans, RVs, travel trailers, and folding campers that all offer access to restrooms. There is good accessibility for wheelchairs as well as handicap accessible bathrooms on most camping grounds.
Stórarjóður (B) offers electricity and handicap accessible bathrooms as well as peace and quiet and is ideal for relaxation in a mobile home and folding campers.
Hróarsstaðanes (C,D) is the largest area, situated by the river Fnjóská. It has bathrooms, electricity, showers, washing machine, dryer, and a playground (jumping balloon, climbing pyramid, mini football field, and a sandbox area) and is perfect for kids.
Flatagerði (E) has electricity, showers, washing machine, dryer, handicap accessible bathrooms and a small playground with a seesaw and a swing.
Brúarlundur is convenient for tents and nature enthusiasts. Camping prices are ca 20% lower there then in other camping areas in Vaglaskógur.
Pre-bookings are available on all sites. Stórarjóður (B), Hróarsstaðanes (C) and Flatagerði (E) are divided into individual bookable slots. At Brúarlundur (A) and Hróarsstaðanes(D) slots are not numbered but you can freely chose one when you have arrived att the site. Do not camp unless booking a slot is possible at Parka.is The area may be fully booked. Electricity is not guaranteed on lower Hróarsstaðanes (D) and there is no electricity in Brúarlund (A).
Vaglaskógur forest has many interesting walking paths that trace through the beautiful nature of the forest. We have a wide variety of tree species that grow in colder climates. Many species of birds live in the forest, most notably the rock ptarmigan, common snipe and white wagtail. Information booklets are found at all camping grounds.
There is plenty of entertainment for the whole family close by, for example Akureyri (17km through Vaðlaheiði tunnel), swimming pool and mini-golf (12km) and golf (3km).
- In the absence of supervisors, the minimum age is 18 years.
-On the camping site waste is recycled and we kindly ask visitors to do so during the stay.
-Cats and dogs are allowed on the camping site, but only on a leash.
-It is possible to buy an adapter for trailers and camping vans from campground guards
Campground telephone: +354 860 4714
Stórarjóður (B) offers electricity and handicap accessible bathrooms as well as peace and quiet and is ideal for relaxation in a mobile home and folding campers.
Hróarsstaðanes (C,D) is the largest area, situated by the river Fnjóská. It has bathrooms, electricity, showers, washing machine, dryer, and a playground (jumping balloon, climbing pyramid, mini football field, and a sandbox area) and is perfect for kids.
Flatagerði (E) has electricity, showers, washing machine, dryer, handicap accessible bathrooms and a small playground with a seesaw and a swing.
Brúarlundur is convenient for tents and nature enthusiasts. Camping prices are ca 20% lower there then in other camping areas in Vaglaskógur.
Pre-bookings are available on all sites. Stórarjóður (B), Hróarsstaðanes (C) and Flatagerði (E) are divided into individual bookable slots. At Brúarlundur (A) and Hróarsstaðanes(D) slots are not numbered but you can freely chose one when you have arrived att the site. Do not camp unless booking a slot is possible at Parka.is The area may be fully booked. Electricity is not guaranteed on lower Hróarsstaðanes (D) and there is no electricity in Brúarlund (A).
Vaglaskógur forest has many interesting walking paths that trace through the beautiful nature of the forest. We have a wide variety of tree species that grow in colder climates. Many species of birds live in the forest, most notably the rock ptarmigan, common snipe and white wagtail. Information booklets are found at all camping grounds.
There is plenty of entertainment for the whole family close by, for example Akureyri (17km through Vaðlaheiði tunnel), swimming pool and mini-golf (12km) and golf (3km).
- In the absence of supervisors, the minimum age is 18 years.
-On the camping site waste is recycled and we kindly ask visitors to do so during the stay.
-Cats and dogs are allowed on the camping site, but only on a leash.
-It is possible to buy an adapter for trailers and camping vans from campground guards
Campground telephone: +354 860 4714
Land og skógur Vöglum, Fnjóskadal, 607 Akureyri
, 607
8604714
vaglir@landogskogur.is
Open: 23. May - 15. Sep
Price (15-67 years)
2100 kr.
Elderly and disabled
1600 kr.
Long-term rent - 15-29 days
3500 kr.
Long term rent - 30-59 days
2600 kr.
Long term rent - 60-105 days
2100 kr.
Electricity
1400 kr.
Lodging tax
400 kr.
Registration payment
500 kr.
Charging for electric car
Restaurant
Water refill
Waste sorting
Free for children
Hot water
Charging station
Cold Water
Toilet
Electricity
Shower
Dishwashing facilities
Drying facilities
Dryer
Washing machine
Toilet discharge
Wheelchair accessible
Jumping pillow
Golf course
Hiking trails
Biking trails
Playground equipment
Football field
Swimming pool
Pets allowed on a leash
Summer opening