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Almannagjá

Reykjavík Area, IcelandStay behind rim edges

About

A point of interest in the Capital Area.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.

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Almannagjá is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.2611°N, 21.1222°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 361 (Vallavegur)
Off the main road: 0.5 km from Route 36
Nearest town: Reykjavíkurborg — 29.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 42 km in a straight line
What else is close: 362 mapped places within 20 km

Almannagjá weather and conditions

At Almannagjá in Reykjavik, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:15 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -1°C), clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 42 m (sunrise 06:04, sunset 20:46). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Almannagjá

Free cancellation

Small groups

Lagoons & spa

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

A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

So often our customers ask for something different.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

Duration11 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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323.999 ISK

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Photos & videos

Almannagjá — photo by Laurent Deschodt The original uploader was Calbp · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 1.0

Photo: Laurent Deschodt The original uploader was Calbp · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 1.0

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How do I get to Almannagjá?

Almannagjá is located in Reykjavík Area. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some highland canyons are reached by F-road and need a 4×4, and those routes only open in summer.

Is Almannagjá safe to visit?

Treat every canyon rim as loose and undercut. Stay on any marked path, keep well back from unmarked edges, and remember that rock gets slippery when wet. Iceland's weather changes fast — canyon conditions can differ from the surrounding area.

Do I need a guide for Almannagjá?

No — Almannagjá can be visited on your own. The care is in staying on the trail and away from the edge, not in needing a guide. Never climb down into a gorge that has no marked route.

When is the best time to visit Almannagjá?

Summer gives the clearest access, especially if the road in is a gravel or F-road that closes for winter. Check live road status before you drive, and bring layers — it can be several degrees colder and windier inside a canyon.

Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Öxarárfoss

550 m

Öxarárfoss is a waterfall in Þingvellir National Park, Iceland. It flows from the river…

#2.Þórufoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Þrándarstaðafossar

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Staur

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð

20 km·~23 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus

23 km·~28 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær

24 km·~29 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur

25 km·~30 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Fagrabrekka

2.2 km·~3 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#2.Hvannabrekka

2.7 km·~3 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#3.Nyrðri-Leirar

2.8 km·~3 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#4.Úlfljótsvatn

19 km·~22 min drive

The camp site at Úlfljótsvatn is run by the boy scout movement. The facilities are…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin

19 km·~23 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

30 km·~35 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

30 km·~36 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

30 km·~36 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Laugarvatn

19 km·~23 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Minni Borg

27 km·~32 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Ferstikla

28 km·~34 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Mosfellsbær

30 km·~35 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.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 →

#2.A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

8 hours

So often our customers ask for something different.

from 195.000 ISKView tour →

#3.A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

11 hours

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

from 323.999 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjavík Area

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Laurent Deschodt The original uploader was Calbp · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 1.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
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