Is There a Bathroom at Silfra?

In short: No permanent toilets at the Silfra meeting point. Portable toilets may be near the car park in summer. Go at the Þingvellir visitor centre before you head to the meeting point. Plan ahead.

Bathroom at meeting pointNo permanent toilets

Portable toiletsMaybe in summer, usually near car park

AlternativeÞingvellir visitor centre

Plan aheadUse facilities before arriving

Travel timeAllow time for a bathroom stop

The Silfra meeting point is a natural location with no facilities. There are no permanent toilets. In summer, the national park may place portable toilets near the P5 car park, but they are not guaranteed and are spartan at best.

The Þingvellir visitor centre, a short drive away, has proper bathrooms. Stop there before you drive to the Silfra meeting point. This is how most people handle it.

Once the tour starts (briefing, suiting up, snorkeling), you are committed for 3 to 5.5 hours. Use the facilities at the visitor centre first.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the nearest bathroom?

The Þingvellir visitor centre, a short drive from the P5 car park where Silfra tours meet. Stop there before you head to the meeting point.

Are there bathrooms at the meeting point?

No permanent toilets at the meeting point. Portable toilets may be near the P5 car park in summer, but they are not reliable. Use the visitor centre.

What if I need to go mid-tour?

Tell your guide. They will help you get out of the suit. It is not comfortable, and it eats into your time in the water, but guides are used to it.