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Einistorfa

Highlands, IcelandStay behind rim edges

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Einistorfa is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.2500°N, 19.3167°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 5 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Árnes — 50.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 128 km in a straight line
What else is close: 45 mapped places within 20 km

Einistorfa weather and conditions

At Einistorfa in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -3°C), partly cloudy, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 42 m (sunrise 05:57, sunset 20:39). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 06:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Einistorfa

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

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How do I get to Einistorfa?

Einistorfa is located in Highlands. 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 Einistorfa 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 Einistorfa?

No — Einistorfa 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 Einistorfa?

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

km column = your drive

1Brúarhlöð44 km
2Hveragil140 km

Waterfalls

#1.Hrauneyjafoss

7.8 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Gljúfurleitarfoss

7.8 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Dynkur

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#4.Sigöldufoss

13 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

26 km·~31 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

30 km·~36 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Brennisteinsalda

31 km·~37 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Landmannalaugar Hot River

31 km·~38 min drive

Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Áfangagil

21 km·~25 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#2.Landmannahellir

22 km·~27 min drive

The camp site at Landmannahellir is in a beautiful spot with good facilities.

#3.Landmannalaugar

31 km·~38 min drive

The colorful highland hot spring campsite. Rainbow rhyolite mountains, natural hot pools,…

#4.Rjúpnavellir

35 km·~42 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F338 Skjaldbreiðarvegur

25 km·~30 min drive

Power line road across a shield volcano

1 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

50 km·~60 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin

69 km·~82 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

70 km·~84 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

71 km·~86 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

6 km·~7 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir

48 km·~58 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flúðir

50 km·~60 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Árnes

51 km·~61 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

Data & sources

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

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