Is the volcano gone? Will it be back?
The earthquake on the Reykjanes peninsula Many customers have asked us if the volcano will be back soon. It would be nice to be able to see it while in Iceland, just as the year before. It is a difficult thing to predict what nature is up to. What we can do is observe...
Brand new German campers on the way
Dear Friends of Camper Iceland Our brand new German campers are being branded, and soon they will cross the North Atlantic to our harbor in Iceland. We are pleased to announce that we will yet again add several vehicles and brand new hard side campers to our fleet....
All COVID restrictions lifted
All Covid-19 pandemic restrictions will be lifted on Friday night, both domestically and at the border. This was stated in the case of Willum Þór Þórsson, Minister of Health, after a cabinet meeting today. Earlier today, the epidemiologist announced that general PCR...
The eruption is over for now
When do you consider a volcano to be “over” or when can you really be certain? The answer to this question has been in the Icelandic news for the last days. “We can say that this phase is over in itself,” says Ármann Höskuldsson, volcanologist...The early bird catches the worm – safe 10% early bird discount on the daily rental rate
Our 10% early bird offer is valid for bookings made and confirmed until 31th of December 2021. Start to plan your upcoming holidays, our sales team is happy to assist you – info@camper.is Share the good news:Click to share on Facebook (Opens...Have you already made your holiday plans for 2022? Be an early bird and catch our early bird discounts!
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Volcano – what a show
Volcano 2021, 29 July Sometimes we can’t resist and just have to visit the volcano. We were driving to Reykjavík when we saw that the volcano is showing its beautiful red colors and almost waving. The picture you see on the left was taken just 300 m from our...
COVID-19 CHANGES AT THE ICELANDIC BORDER
Border screening of vaccinated travelers stopped after 1 July The Minister of Health has decided, in keeping with the recommendation of the Chief Epidemiologist, to retain the current measures to contain the spread of infections at the borders until 1 July. After that...
FAQ – VOLCANO – WHERE TO GO – WHERE TO PARK – INFORMATION
We receive a lot of questions about the volcano. Where to park, where to hike etc. Our customers that have visited the Volcano all say the same. “We should have worried less about this information! Just go there and it is perfectly clear.” For people that...
ICELAND – All domestic COVID-19 restrictions cancelled
All restrictions due to epidemics are expiring in this country. This will take effect at midnight (June 26), it actually means that it will take effect at midnight tonight. But let us continue to be careful, says the Minister of Health, as so often before. As many...
Safetravel in Iceland – wind alert – drive carefully
Wind alert: Interior highlands June 25 all 24 hours. Strong wind 18-25 m/sec (72-90 km/h) and wind gusts 35 m/sec (126 km/h). Sandstorms likely. Travelers seek for shelter. Wind alert: South East Iceland June 25 all 24 hours. Kirkjubæjarklaustur to...
The most beautiful valley of Iceland?
Visit Iceland now, while the tourist numbers are still lower than in the 80ies… Green, deep and with waterfalls falling down steep slopes. Is it possible to ask for a more spectacular gorge to explore? If the answer is no, on your way around Southeast...
Brand new Camper on the way to Iceland
Dear friends of Camper Iceland We are waiting for the shipment of our new campers called Thor. This brand-new camper will be mounted on mid-size trucks such as Mitsubishi L200 and similar. Camper Iceland travelled to Germany to look at the campers and to test it...
Volcano continues to be active
Þorvaldur Þórðarson, professor of volcanology at the University of Iceland, says there is no indication that the eruption in Geldingadalur is coming to an end, even though the visible lava flow is changing. The lava has now become rock lava, which insulates much...
4×4 CAMPER THOR – NEW CATEGORY
BOOK NOW BOOK NOW Dear Friends of Camper Iceland We have had the craziest two years since we started! As many of you know our fleet reached over 180 vehicles during the “boom”. Would you believe that we sold 150 vehicles since COVID-19? Not to worry, we...
Things are getting better – campsites open 100% and the easiest rules since last summer apply
Relaxation of epidemic rules took effect domestically at midnight. These are the weakest rules that have applied domestically since last summer. The regulation is valid for just over three weeks or until 16 June. This is in line with the government’s otherwise...
The sunniest beginning of May since the beginning
From the beginning of measurements, there have never been as many hours of sunshine in Reykjavík in the first nine days of May as now. This is what meteorologist Trausti Jónsson informs. Sunshine hours in Reykjavík were 210.6 in May last year, which was 18.6 hours...
Volcano is now twice as powerful
The total flow of lava from all the craters of the eruption sites in and around Geldingadalur was about eight cubic meters per second in the past 24 hours. This is shown by the results of geoscientists based on data obtained by flight at noon today. Aerial photographs...