Flókalundur Campsite
Vatnsfjörður
About This Campsite
A quiet roadside campsite in Vatnsfjörður, ideal for exploring Dynjandi waterfall and the southern Westfjords.
Details
Flókalundur Campsite is located in Vatnsfjörður along Route 60 in the southern Westfjords and serves as one of the most convenient overnight stops for travelers entering or crossing the region. The campsite sits beside Hotel Flókalundur and offers access to essential services including a restaurant, fuel station, and small shop. Its location makes it an excellent base for visiting Dynjandi waterfall, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the Westfjords, as well as coastal fjords and scenic mountain passes nearby. Travelers heading toward Ísafjörður or the northern Westfjords often stop here before continuing deeper into the region. Just a short drive from the campsite is Hellulaug, a small natural hot spring beside the shoreline where visitors can bathe while enjoying views across Breiðafjörður bay. Combined with its services, peaceful fjord surroundings, and strategic position along Route 60, Flókalundur Campsite is one of the most practical stopping points in the southern Westfjords.
🌿 Environment & Surroundings
Flókalundur Campsite sits within Vatnsfjörður nature reserve, surrounded by sheltered fjord landscapes, low mountains, wetlands, and coastal viewpoints across Breiðafjörður bay. The area is known for birdlife, quiet hiking routes, and calm driving conditions compared to more remote parts of the Westfjords. The nearby coastline offers excellent sunset views during summer months.
📍 Nearby Attractions
Hellulaug Hot Spring
Small natural seaside hot pool located about 5 minutes from the campsite.
Vatnsfjörður Nature Reserve
Protected fjord landscape with hiking opportunities and birdlife.
Dynjandi Waterfall
The most famous waterfall in the Westfjords, about 35 minutes north along Route 60.
Brjánslækur Ferry Terminal
Ferry connection to Snæfellsnes via Breiðafjörður.
👻 Folklore & Local Stories
The southern Westfjords are closely connected with the story of Flóki Vilgerðarson, the Viking explorer who gave Iceland its name after seeing drift ice in the fjords during winter. According to tradition, Flóki spent time exploring this region before continuing his journey around the island. Like many fjord landscapes in the Westfjords, the surrounding mountains and valleys are also associated with stories of hidden people (huldufólk) believed to live in remote rock formations and untouched hillsides along the coastline.