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64.1441°N, 21.9619°W · Reykjavík Area
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Getting there- Road 49 (Hringbraut)
Off the main road- 0.7 km from Route 49
Nearest town- Reykjavík — 1.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 1 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,035 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Æðisíða
1.5 Hour Reykjavik Peak ATVfrom 18.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
World in Wordsfrom 2.500 ISK · 50 min
Laxnes specialfrom 19.400 ISK · 2 h
2.5 Hour Midnight Sun ATV Tourfrom 28.000 ISK · 2 h 30 min
National Museum of Iceland - Admission ticketfrom 3.300 ISK · 2 h
2.5 Hours Lava Field Buggyfrom 34.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Northern Lights Jeep Tour With a Photographerfrom 21.000 ISK · 4 h
Snæfellsnes Peninsula Small Group Tourfrom 19.490 ISK · 11 h
3.5 Hour Volcanic Springs ATVfrom 39.000 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionÆðisíða weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Ægisíða - Skeljanes< 1 km - 2
HEIM - Gengið um Hólavallagarð (ISL)1 km - 3
Reykjavík - Mosfellsbær1 km - 4
Reykjavik City Walk1 km - 5
Reykjavík - Seltjarnarnes1 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbær< 1 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Seltjarnarnesbær2 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Miðborg2 km
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A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Æðisíða hike?
The Æðisíða trail is about 3.1 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Æðisíða trailhead?
Æðisíða is in Reykjavík Area. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Æðisíða safe to hike alone?
Æðisíða sits 1.4 km from Reykjavík, and 0.7 km from Route 49. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Æðisíða?
Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.
Data & sources
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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
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