Hverir Parking: Fees & Payment
The car park at Hverir (also signed Hverarönd / Námaskarð) sits directly beside the Ring Road (Route 1), a 1–2 minute walk from the geothermal field. It stands on privately owned land and is operated by a private parking operator. Parking is chargeable 24 hours a day, every day of the year — winter included. Walking into Hverir itself is free.
Parking charge
Paid, 24 hours a day, all year
Rates listed by the operator
1,400 / 3,000 / 7,000 ISK (by vehicle category)
Payment methods
EasyPark app, QR code on signs, on-site payment machine
First 5 minutes
Free
Overnight camping
Not allowed
Operator
Sannir Landvættir · +354 587 0444
How much does parking at Hverir cost?
- The operator's page for Hverir lists three rates: 1,400 ISK, 3,000 ISK and 7,000 ISK, applied according to vehicle category.
- Rates can change and the EasyPark app adds its own service fee on top of the parking charge. Always check the amount shown for your vehicle before confirming payment.
- There is no admission fee for the geothermal field — only the car park is chargeable.
How to pay
- EasyPark app: scan the QR code on the signs at the car park to download the app, register your vehicle and start the session.
- CameraPark: if you enable "CameraPark" in the app, the charge is taken automatically when your vehicle arrives.
- Payment machine: a digital payment machine with a QR code is mounted on the signs at the site.
- Online: the operator accepts same-day online payment from its locations page (sannir.is/verkefni).
- Same-day payment is what avoids the extra non-payment fee — do not leave it until the next day.
Rules worth knowing before you park
- The first 5 minutes in the car park are free.
- A day pass is valid until midnight on the day of purchase and lets you come and go during that day.
- Overnight stays and camping in the car park are not allowed.
- If you do not pay within the same day, an invoice goes to the registered owner of the vehicle with an additional 4,500 ISK non-payment fee, a 250 ISK electronic invoice fee and any third-party transaction fee.
- The car park is small and fills up in July; arrive early in the morning or later in the evening.
Where exactly is the car park?
- Directly on Route 1 (the Ring Road) at Námaskarð pass, about 6 km east of Reykjahlíð (Mývatn) and about 105 km from Akureyri.
- Plus Code J5RR+978, 660 Reykjahlíð, Iceland.
- From the car park, wooden boardwalks lead into the geothermal area in 1–2 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is parking at Hverir free?
No. The Hverir car park is chargeable 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The operator lists rates of 1,400 ISK, 3,000 ISK and 7,000 ISK depending on vehicle category. Check the current rate for your vehicle before you pay.
How do I pay for Hverir parking online?
You can pay on the same day through the parking operator's website by selecting the Hverir location, or use the EasyPark app with the QR code displayed on the signs at the car park. Payment must be made on the same day as your visit.
What happens if I don't pay the Hverir parking fee?
If payment is not made within the same day, an invoice is issued to the registered owner of the vehicle for the day rate plus a 4,500 ISK non-payment fee, a 250 ISK electronic invoice fee and any third-party transaction fee.
Is there any free parking near Hverir?
The signed car park next to the geothermal area is the designated parking for Hverir and it is paid. Do not park on the roadside or off-road: the surrounding ground is a protected and fragile geothermal surface, and stopping on Route 1 is dangerous.
Can I sleep or camp in the Hverir car park?
No. Overnight stays and camping are not allowed in the car park, and each day pass expires at midnight.
Do I need a ticket to enter Hverir?
No. Access to the geothermal field is free and open 24 hours a day, year-round, with no ticket or reservation. Only the car park is chargeable.
How long can I stay in the Hverir car park?
A day pass covers the whole day until midnight and lets you come and go. Most visitors spend 1–2 hours at Hverir, or 3–4 hours if they also climb Námafjall.
Check current rates and pay: Hverir parking operator (Sannir Landvættir)
Parking information last checked: October 2026