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Ystihver

Natural hot springNorth Iceland, Iceland

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Hot springNorth Iceland

Ystihver

Natural hot springNorth Iceland, Iceland

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Ystihver is a hot spring in North Iceland.

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Ystihver is in North Iceland at 65.8867°N, 17.3085°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Ystihver weather and conditions

At Ystihver in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 05:30 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 0°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 55 m (sunrise 05:42, sunset 20:37). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 05:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Ystihver

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

Photo: Bromr / Wikimedia Commons

Ystihver - Baðstofuhver hot spring at Hveravellir in North-Iceland — Ystihver — video poster — Ystihver - Baðstofuhver hot spring at Hveravellir in North-IcelandRegína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir

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How do I get to Ystihver?

Ystihver is located in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Ystihver 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 Ystihver?

Ystihver 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

1Goldfish Pond14 km
2Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík18 km
3Natural hot pot near Þingeyjarsveit18 km
4Ostakarið19 km
5Geothermal hot spring near Laugar19 km

Waterfalls

#1.Æðarfossar

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Landsendafoss

13 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Ullarfoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Barnafoss

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Ystihver

50 m

Natural hot spring

#2.Goldfish Pond

14 km·~17 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Þingeyjarsveit

18 km·~21 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík

18 km·~22 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Heiðarbær

550 m

The camp site Heiðarbaer is well located 5 star camp site with space for folding campers…

#2.Húsavík

18 km·~22 min drive

The camp site is in a great location. From Húsavík is a short distance to visit some of…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið á Húsavík

18 km·~22 min drive

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

#4.Laugar Camping

18 km·~22 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

17 km·~20 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

18 km·~21 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Jónsabúð

40 km·~48 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup

42 km·~50 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Húsavík

17 km·~20 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugar

19 km·~22 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Fosshóll

25 km·~30 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykjahlíð

33 km·~39 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

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Bromr / 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