Þakgil, 20 km from Vík í Mýrdal, and the surrounding area has to offer a variety of landscapes ranging from flatlands to deep ravines and the Mýrdalsjökul glacier itself. In the mountains that are green up to the top, you can see all kinds of shapes of hobbits, elves, trolls, all according to the imagination of each and every one.

The area is suitable for hikes, whether on the flatlands in Remundargili and out to Mýlakvísl, or more challenging, e.g. up to Mælifell and through Barð, or up to the glacier and out to Rjúpnagilsbrún, where there is a beautiful view over Kötlujökull, Huldufjöll and the southern lowlands. From here you can see, among other things, Lómagnúps and Vatnajökuls. Then you can walk along the glacier in Huldufjöll, which is challenging and requires special equipment and guidance.

The campsite is sheltered as it is surrounded by mountains. It is easy to get there as there are no rivers or waterfalls to cross and it is accessible by all regular cars and provides an opportunity for everyone to get into the mountain wilderness.

On the campsite there is a new toilet and a utility room with an outdoor shower.