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Glamping & Camping

Vestmannaeyjar, Vestmannaeyjabær

A secluded glamping tent set in Herjólfsdalur valley on Heimaey in Iceland's Westman Islands, geared toward couples and stargazing.

Fishing vessels docked at harbor with green volcanic mountain in background
  • Interior of glamping cabin with two beds, wooden ceiling, and ocean view window
  • Glamping & Camping photo 3
Photo: Frank Perez via Google

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Couples

Glamping & Camping sits in Herjólfsdalur, a grass-floored volcanic valley on Heimaey, the main island of the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago off Iceland's south coast. The setting is tucked away from the town center, with the valley's steep green walls cutting off wind and light from the harbor below.

The stay is built around a single glamping tent, aimed at couples looking for a quiet night away from the usual guesthouse routine. With no streetlights nearby and the valley's natural shelter, the site is set up for stargazing when skies are clear, and the isolation of the location is part of the draw rather than an inconvenience.

Herjólfsdalur itself has a long history as a gathering place on the island, known for hosting the annual Þjóðhátíð festival, though outside that event the valley reverts to a calm, grassy hollow with grazing sheep and sea cliffs in the distance. Access to the island is by ferry from Landeyjahöfn on the mainland or by a short flight, and the tent site is a drive or walk from the harbor once there.

Booking runs through Booking.com, where the listing under Glamping & Camping shows current availability and rates. For questions before booking, the property can be reached directly by phone at 846 9111, and its own site at glampingandcamping.is has further details on the tent and the surrounding valley.

Good to know

How do I book a stay?
Reservations go through Booking.com, where the Glamping & Camping listing shows live availability.
Where exactly is the glamping tent located?
It's in Herjólfsdalur, a valley on Heimaey island in the Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands) archipelago, off Iceland's southern coast.
Is this a good spot for stargazing?
Yes, the listing highlights stargazing as a feature, likely due to the valley's shelter from town lights.
How do I get to the island to reach the site?
Heimaey is reached by ferry from Landeyjahöfn on the mainland or by a short domestic flight; from there it's a short trip to Herjólfsdalur.
Is this suited for groups or families?
The listing is marked for couples, so check directly with the property by phone (846 9111) if traveling in a larger group.

Details checked November 3, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.

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