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Dyngjufjöll

North Iceland, IcelandhardMin vehicle: large 4x44WD required

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F-roadNorth Iceland

Dyngjufjöll

North Iceland, IcelandhardMin vehicle: large 4x44WD required

About

The forgotten road to Askja. Not on most maps.

For people who think F88 and F910 are too crowded.

Old route west of Dyngjufjöll mountains. Most people don't know it exists.

Needs high clearance for lava fields. Being forgotten is the feature, not bug.

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Map of Dyngjufjöll

Dyngjufjöll is in North Iceland at 65.6000°N, 17.5000°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 844 (Bárðardalursvegur eystri)
Off the main road: 9.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Laugar — 15 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 265 km in a straight line
What else is close: 82 mapped places within 20 km

F843 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Dyngjufjöll weather and conditions

At Dyngjufjöll in North Iceland, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 23:30 (Iceland time): 3°C, mostly clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 05:44, sunset 20:37). 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 Dyngjufjöll

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

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Dyngjufjöll — photo by Michael Ryan · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Photo: Michael Ryan · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Epic Icelandic Road Trip Adventure: F843 to Hidden Shortcut F910-Exploring the Askja and Beyond! 4K — Dyngjufjöll — video poster — Epic Icelandic Road Trip Adventure: F843 to Hidden Shortcut F910-Exploring the Askja and Beyond! 4KTomáš Bubela

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What car do I need for F843?

The minimum vehicle for F843 is "large 4x4". A proper 4WD like the Dacia Duster or Suzuki Vitara covers "any 4x4" roads; pick something larger for "medium 4x4" routes. The rental section below has live prices — the code MAP gives 12% off.

Can I drive F843 in a 2WD car?

No. F843 legally requires 4WD, like every F-road in Iceland. Driving it in a 2WD car is illegal and voids your rental insurance if anything goes wrong.

When does F843 open?

Most highland F-roads open mid-June to early July and close by September or October. Check road.is before you drive.

How do I get to F843?

F843 (Dyngjufjöll) is located in North Iceland. Check live road status on road.is before you drive — F-roads close without warning after rain or early snow.

Is river-crossing damage covered by rental insurance on F843?

No. River-crossing damage is excluded from every rental insurance policy in Iceland, even full-coverage plans. Cross only where locals or rangers confirm it’s safe.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Goðafoss

9.5 km·~11 min drive

The Waterfall of the Gods. Wide, horseshoe-shaped falls dropping 12 meters. According to…

#2.Geitafoss

9.6 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Barnafoss

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Ullarfoss

20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

15 km·~18 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Laugar

15 km·~18 min drive

Laugar's municipal swimming pool per Visit North Iceland — water around 30°C. Not an…

#3.Natural hot pot near Þingeyjarsveit

16 km·~19 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Eyjafjarðarsveit

26 km·~31 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Kiðagil í Bárðadal

11 km·~13 min drive

Camp site in a peaceful and quiet spot in northern Iceland.

#2.CJA camping, Laugar

13 km·~16 min drive

A small quiet in private areas divided campsite on the farm Hjalli, halfway between…

#3.CJA Campsite

13 km·~16 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.Laugar Camping

15 km·~18 min drive

The campsite at Laugar, Northeast of Iceland. Booking is not allowed before arriving at…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

27 km·~33 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Hagkaup

29 km·~35 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní

29 km·~35 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

29 km·~35 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Fosshóll

9.7 km·~12 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugar

15 km·~18 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Mývatn

22 km·~26 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykjahlíð

27 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

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.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Michael Ryan · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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