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Hveravellir

Highlands, Iceland

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Hveravellir

Highlands, Iceland

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Map of Hveravellir

Hveravellir is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.8663°N, 19.5527°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Hveravellir weather and conditions

At Hveravellir in Highlands, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 23:45 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), partly cloudy, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 05:55, sunset 20:42). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 23:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Visit now · Open year-round · 30 min stop · Visibility —

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This campsite hasn’t published a rate card — expect standard per-person nightly fees and check locally before you pitch.

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Highlands Reykjavík South Coast West North East Westfjords Reykjanes

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Hveravellir

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

Photos & videos

Photo: Virtual-Pano · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Iceland Roadtrip 2021 #15a: Hveravellir, Blöndulón, Glaumbær, F899 Flateyjardalsvegur, Grenivik — Hveravellir — video poster — Iceland Roadtrip 2021 #15a: Hveravellir, Blöndulón, Glaumbær, F899 Flateyjardalsvegur, GrenivikSvensk Strawanzer

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Can I wild camp near Hveravellir instead?

No. Sleeping in a car, van or camper outside a designated campsite has been illegal in Iceland since 2015 — use a mapped site like this one.

Do I need to book Hveravellir in advance?

Hveravellir is first-come, first-served — no advance booking. Arrive earlier in the day during July and August, when Icelandic campsites fill up fast.

When is Hveravellir open?

Most Icelandic campsites open June through August or September. Confirm directly with Hveravellir for exact dates, especially outside peak summer.

What facilities does Hveravellir have?

Facility details for Hveravellir aren't fully documented yet — contact the site directly or check on arrival. Basic Icelandic campsites typically have at least a toilet block.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Gýgjarfoss

20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Skuggafoss

25 km·~30 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Runufoss

49 km·~58 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#4.Nýifoss

55 km·~66 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Hveravellir Pool

250 m

Highland pool on Kjölur route between glaciers. Remote, natural. Old highland oasis.

#2.Fagrihver

300 m

Natural hot spring

#3.Grænihver

300 m

Natural hot spring

#4.Gamli Fagrihver

300 m

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Hveravellir

50 m

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#2.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

23 km·~28 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

#3.Hvítárnes

29 km·~35 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#4.Árbúðir

29 km·~35 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F35 Kjalvegur

9.3 km·~11 min drive

The beginner highland road

#2.F586 Haukadalsskarðsvegur

21 km·~25 min drive

Mountain pass to Viking history

#3.F347 Kerlingafjallavegur

24 km·~29 min drive

Kerlingafjallavegur

3 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

88 km·~105 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

90 km·~108 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúðin

92 km·~110 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

95 km·~113 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Húsafell

65 km·~78 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir

71 km·~86 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hrauneyjar

75 km·~91 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Víðihlíð

76 km·~92 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Virtual-Pano · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community