Picnic Stops
Places with tables and access to rest and eat across the country
Skaftafell
Southeast
Visitor center, tables, campsite
In Vatnajökull National Park, start of hiking trails.
Varmá in Hveragerði
Southwest
Tables, parking, walking trails
Geothermal area, warm river and greenery.
Free to eat outdoors
Iceland has right to roam — you may eat and rest at public places. Take your trash with you and respect nature.
Where to buy food
- Bónus — cheapest, widely available
- Krónan — good selection, in Reykjavík and larger towns
- N1 / Olís gas stations — bread and coffee on the road
Practical tips
- Buy food at a grocery store (Bónus, Krónan) before you set off — cheaper than cafés.
- Iceland's right to roam lets you eat and rest on public land — but not on farmland or private property.
- Take your trash with you — there are no bins on hiking trails.
- Be careful around birds and animals — don't feed them, it disrupts natural foraging.
- Wind and rain can make table stops uncomfortable — keep a tarp in the car as backup.