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Öskurhóll

Natural hot springHighlands, Iceland

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Öskurhóll is a hot spring in the Icelandic Highlands.

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Öskurhóll is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.8650°N, 19.5587°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Öskurhóll weather and conditions

At Öskurhóll in Highlands, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 22:00 (Iceland time): 4°C, overcast, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 05:55, sunset 20:42). 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 Öskurhóll

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

Photos & videos

Photo: Hansueli Krapf / Wikimedia Commons

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How do I get to Öskurhóll?

Öskurhóll is located in Highlands. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Öskurhóll free to visit?

Many natural hot springs are free to use; developed geothermal pools and baths usually charge an entry fee. Check the spot’s details before you go.

What is the best time to visit Öskurhóll?

Öskurhóll can be enjoyed year-round — soaking in warm water is especially magical in winter snow, though check live road conditions before you drive, as access roads may require 4WD off-season.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Bláhver< 1 km
2Eyvindarhver< 1 km
3Grænihver< 1 km
4Gamli Fagrihver< 1 km
5Fagrihver< 1 km

Waterfalls

#1.Gýgjarfoss

20 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Skuggafoss

25 km·~30 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Runufoss

49 km·~59 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#4.Nýifoss

54 km·~65 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Öskurhóll

50 m

Natural hot spring

#2.Bláhver

50 m

Natural hot spring

#3.Rauðihver

50 m

Natural hot spring

#4.Grænihver

50 m

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Hveravellir

300 m

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#2.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

23 km·~28 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

#3.Hvítárnes

29 km·~35 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#4.Árbúðir

29 km·~35 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F35 Kjalvegur

9 km·~11 min drive

The beginner highland road

#2.F586 Haukadalsskarðsvegur

21 km·~25 min drive

Mountain pass to Viking history

#3.F347 Kerlingafjallavegur

24 km·~29 min drive

Kerlingafjallavegur

3 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

88 km·~105 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

89 km·~107 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúðin

91 km·~110 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

95 km·~114 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Húsafell

65 km·~78 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir

71 km·~85 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hrauneyjar

75 km·~90 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Víðihlíð

76 km·~92 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.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Hansueli Krapf / Wikimedia
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