The Truth about camping in Iceland (rules explained)

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Camping in Iceland isn't as simple as pitching your tent or parking a camper van anywhere. There are some strict rules, which everyone traveling to Iceland should know about.
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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 Legal or illegal
00:46 New law - but why?
01:46 Camper vans & Camp sites in Iceland
03:25 Car camping outside of camping area
04:29 Camping in a tent
07:57 Think about it...
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27 июн 2024

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@katesommerville7217 Месяц назад

My days of overlanding & camping are done, I’m a bit precious now & like my own toilet & shower 😂. I read on the groups I was in that people want to ‘freecamp’, be a bit cheaper I know! I’ve had to put off my next Iceland trip till next year, health issues 😢 but never fear I’ll be back 😃 too much more I want to see.

@janiniceland Месяц назад

I absolutely understand that Kate! Yes, well people could definitely save some money by not staying in the campsites, but that's just up to everyone to decide whether it's worth the risk and the extra time looking for a spot where nobody will kick them out (my experience - veeery time consuming). Sorry to hear about your health issues and i wish you a swift recovery! :)

@pedroregowildlife 8 дней назад

Hi Jan, thank you for your very informative videos! Subscribed! I am going to Iceland in October, it will be my first time. As a nature photographer one of my goals is to catch the Aurora borealis of course! :) But I have this doubt, can we move "freely" in and out of the campsites at night? Or there are restricted hours when you cant leave the camspite or enter? And do we need to book in advance the campsites or is just arrive and pay? Thank you so much! I will see your other videos! Congrats for the channel! Keep it going!

@janiniceland 7 дней назад

Hello Pedro! thank you so much! I wouldn't be too worried, as far as I know you can move freely and the hours aren't restricted. Of course there're the unwritten rules like don't leave your engine running late in the evening as many people are already asleep and so on...you know, just the common sense kind of things. With the booking, you can prebook some but you don't have to. if there's nobody collecting payments, they will most likely show up in the morning. Every campsite is a bit different, and so it is hard to say exactly what to expect, but it is always all very relaxed overall. Also there shouldn't be that many people camping in October, so that's even better. Just check beforehand which of the campsites are operating when you're there. Some of them are closing by the end of September or during October.

@pedroregowildlife 6 дней назад

@@janiniceland Thank you so much again!! I really appreciate your answer and your very welcome information! Best of luck for you and your channel! Looking forward for October! Thank you!! 🙏🙏🙏

@benburns5995 Месяц назад

Hi Jan, I never noticed so much the lack of trees in Iceland but from so much of the videos in Iceland you don't see any. Trees are beautiful but they cost so much to takedown later on when the get diseased or too old. Nice there are so many designated Campsites I think it would be best to stay in one to avoid any problems. Like you mentioned, a few bad people can ruin it for everyone. It is sad they have to have so many camping regulations and laws because of it.

@janiniceland Месяц назад

Hello Ben! Yes, there aren't many of them here. But we still have a couple of nice forests here and there. They're much smaller than in other parts of the world , but they're beautiful and once you are in one it feels like a different world. Something for a future video. It's sad for us who respect the nature, that's for sure. But it's probably good to have these regulations, otherwise the things could probably get out of control very quickly..

@vladd.i Месяц назад

wild camping is legal along some popular trails like Hellismannaleid in the areas that lie outside of the Fjallabak Nature Reserve. there really are many places where wild camping is allowed if you're a backpacker with no car and going trekking in the mountains.

@janiniceland Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing! I haven't hiked there yet tbh - this year hopefully! I think in the areas like that it's the best for people to seek information at the info center or ask a ranger. From my experience that's been always very helpful.

@RainhaDos7reinos Месяц назад

In Switzerland it wasn't difficult to camp, people there are more tolerant of campers, there are farm or field owners who ask permission they let you spend the night, I'll take the risk of camping in Iceland, I think the country is incredible.

@janiniceland Месяц назад

I don't find anything wrong with wild camping as long as the person is respectful to the environment and so on. And of course if you camp on the private land, we can't blame the owner who doesnt want people there, I wouldn't like that either. Unfortunately there're so many people who don't give a **** and leave the places in mess, which makes this a bit of a controversial topic amongst locals. Some support it, some are strongly against it.

@RainhaDos7reinos Месяц назад

@@janiniceland Yes, I understand, they are not obliged to accept strangers in the yard, and it is also up to us to respect the space and take care of the environment and go to the appropriate place. I love your videos

@HarryOsirian Месяц назад

On the property of someone and they come over = illegal. Flying drones over crowds = stupid and annoying, BUT... If you come at the spot late at night or very early morning : fly your drone as much as you want. I've seen people flying drones over seljallandfoss and Dettifoss at midnight with almost nobody around. Camping is for masochists 😉. If you're a light sleeper, go in the busiest season and want to skimp on accomodation..; DON'T! With all the cars coming and going throughout the day and night + other campers don't always respect your sleep and are just annoying and loud. Nope. Tried it. Hated it. Now, if done in remote areas such as the Westfjords and not many people around and lots of space in between, Ok fine. 😋

@janiniceland Месяц назад

I agree with the drone flying, don't do it when there are many other people nearby and if you really have to, just take off and fly straight up in the air, do not hover above people's heads...With places like Dettifoss, I would still discourage people from doing so. It is a part of Vatnajökull National Park if there was a ranger around, you're risking a fine. Also just, it is a a national park for a reason, so respect it. Regarding camping - Thanks for sharing this! It's true, the summers in the campsites of the busy parts of the Island can get pretty busy and it's perhaps not for light sleepers - ear plugs are a must, but still...it's better to look for smaller camping grounds, for example some of the guesthouses give you a chance to camp on their land and so on. The good research is a must.

@simonmetcalfe1254 12 дней назад

Hi Jan, how to I see the campsite map? It look amazing!

@janiniceland 11 дней назад

Hey Simon! Do you mean this one here? happycampers.is/resources/campsite-map/

@simonmetcalfe1254 11 дней назад

@@janiniceland yes! That’s great! I couldn’t find it. We are coming overlanding for July, so that map will be fantastic to get it the quieter sites and huts hopefully. Thanks for your help!

@janiniceland 11 дней назад

@@simonmetcalfe1254 Absolutely! Good luck on your trip, I'm sure you'll have an amazing time here. - you can also check out these links here - www.ferdalag.is/en/accommodation/in-public/mountainhuts-cabins - www.fi.is/en/mountain-huts/all-mountain-huts

@simonmetcalfe1254 11 дней назад

@@janiniceland fantastic! Thanks again!! Will have an eye out for you when we are there. We are in a UK pickup!

@vladd.i Месяц назад

00:29 what did you call me? 😂

@janiniceland Месяц назад

Traveller 😅 what did you understand?

@HarryOsirian Месяц назад

Jan, I'd like your thoughts on Rooftop tent caming.

@janiniceland Месяц назад

Never done it tbh, but I think it is a bit cheaper. It of course comes with some challenges, like you can't use it if the wind is too strong - considering unpredictable icelandic weather and that often there's nowhere you can hide from the wind, that could be an issue. But for most of the time in summer we don't get such a crazy winds. Another thing that could make things more challenging is that you don't have a space to cook if the weather's bad unless you have awning

@HarryOsirian Месяц назад

@@janiniceland the wind (especially in the Highlands and Westfjords) may be an issue. As for cooking, that's where campsites or making your meals prepacked comes in. I'm definitely visiting some campsites around Snaefelsness and the Westfjords this upcoming summer to get a feeling of what camping entails with a rooftop tent or car camping. I'm not camping this year but open to it. Also, having a drone is great but as you pointed out, you'd have to have a sturdy drone if there are strong winds. Looking at the DJI Mavic 3 Classic. One last question, Jan. Have you been able to fly your drone when it rains? If so, only mild rain or through heavy rain as well?. To finish off, I love your videos and subscribed immediately 😇😎. Have a great day.

@janiniceland Месяц назад

@@HarryOsirian Thank you very much Harry! I have air 2s and it's handled even the strong winds great. But mavic 3 is one capable beast. Some of my friends have it, the quality is insane, but it was too much weight for me when i take it for skiing and hiking. I flew in a light rain and snowstorm with air 2s and it was always ok, but I don't think I would fly in a pouring rain. If you really needed the shot I think it would be just fine, but I never dared to try it 😃

@HarryOsirian Месяц назад

@@janiniceland Great feedback, thank you. I'll consider the pros and cons of a drone. Meanwhile, I just purchased a sleeping bag+pad to test out car camping. If I like it I may try one or more nights in Snaefelsness or parts of the Westfjords. Thanks again for your replies, Jan. Appreciate it. Have a blessed day 🙏🏻