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65.5844°N, 20.9210°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 711 (Vatnsnesv.: Hvammst. - Þorgrímsstaðav.)
Off the main road- 17.7 km from Route 68
Nearest town- Hvammstangi — 20.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 167 km in a straight line
What else is close- 75 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Vatnsnes
3 Hour Djúpuvík Adventure - ATVfrom 39.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
1 Hour Drangsnes Adventure - ATVfrom 18.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Experience the Settlement Period Farm of Eirik the Red and Leif Eirikssonfrom 2.900 ISK · 1 h
Ride & Raftfrom 35.400 ISK · 8 h
Give me 5from 31.000 ISK · 3 h
The Viking-Ride- All in Onefrom 15.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
River Deltafrom 28.000 ISK · 3 h
Extreme River Raftingfrom 33.000 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Kayak tripfrom 14.900 ISK · 2 h 15 min
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionVatnsnes weather and conditions
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6°Covercast · feels -1°C11 m/sgusts 169 h 35 mdaylight · 08:22 – 17:56
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
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Illuyastadur Avistamiento de Focas by RocJumper3 km - 2
Illugastadir3 km - 3
Focas Blönduós - Hvammstangi13 km - 4
Blönduós – Hvítserkur13 km - 5
Um Nesbjörg í Vesturhópi16 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra21 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur26 km
- 3
Drangsnes Hot Pots27 km
Fuel
Supermarkets
- 1Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga21 km
- 2Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar27 km
- 3
Kjörbúðin30 km
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How long is the Vatnsnes hike?
The Vatnsnes trail is about 2.0 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 Vatnsnes trailhead?
Vatnsnes is in North 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 Vatnsnes safe to hike alone?
Vatnsnes sits 21 km from Hvammstangi, and 18 km from Route 68. The uploader rated it easy. 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 Vatnsnes?
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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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · nemethon / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
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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