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Hallormsstadhur

East Iceland, Iceland2.8 kmEasyGPS track
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Hallormsstadhur

East Iceland, Iceland2.8 kmEasyGPS track

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Hallormsstadhur weather and conditions

At Hallormsstadhur in East Iceland, conditions as of 20 July 2026, 15:13 (Iceland time): 23°C, clear, wind 6 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 19 h 52 m (sunrise 03:09, sunset 23:01). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 20 July 2026, 15:13 · source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Hallormsstadhur

Free cancellationSmall groups
Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour
Culture & city

Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

Duration5 hours
HighlightsEast Iceland
TypeCulture & city
From
42.000 ISK
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Blue Ice Discovery
Ice caves

Blue Ice Discovery

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

Duration4 hours
HighlightsSoutheast Iceland
TypeIce caves
From
24.900 ISK
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Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike
Glaciers

Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

Duration3 hours
HighlightsSoutheast Iceland
TypeGlaciers
From
15.834 ISK
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Hot Springs

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Geothermal spot

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Campsites

#1.Höfðavík
3.2 km·~4 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#2.Hallormsstaður Höfðavík
3.3 km·~4 min drive

There are two camp sites in the forest, one in Atlavík and the other in Höfðavík. Atlavík…

#3.Camping Mjóanes
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East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#4.Hallormsstaður Atlavík
4.9 km·~6 min drive

Atlavík is next to the populated area Hallormsstaður. There are many small and large flat…

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Supermarkets

#1.Nettó
20 km·~25 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
21 km·~25 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan
24 km·~29 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
32 km·~39 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hallormsstaður
3.5 km·~4 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Egilsstaðir
20 km·~25 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Egilsstaðir Miðvangi
21 km·~25 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Egilsstaðir Fagradalsbraut
21 km·~25 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near East Iceland

Tours

#1.Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour
5 hours

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

from 42.000 ISKView tour →
#2.Blue Ice Discovery
4 hours

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

from 24.900 ISKView tour →
#3.Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike
3 hours

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

from 15.834 ISKView tour →
3 tours near East Iceland

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How long is the Hallormsstadhur hike?
The Hallormsstadhur trail is about 2.8 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 Hallormsstadhur trailhead?
Hallormsstadhur is in East Iceland. 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 Hallormsstadhur safe to hike alone?
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 Hallormsstadhur?
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.

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