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Highlands, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Galþóll

Highlands, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Galþóll is in the Highlands, Iceland at 65.2014°N, 17.3681°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 44.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Vogar við Mývatn — 51.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 247 km in a straight line
What else is close: 18 mapped places within 20 km

Galþóll weather and conditions

At Galþóll in Highlands, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 02:15 (Iceland time): 3°C, overcast, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 49 m (sunrise 05:45, sunset 20:35). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 02:15· 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 Galþóll

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

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How do I get to Galþóll?

Galþóll is in Highlands. Most Icelandic islands are reached only by boat — a scheduled ferry where one exists, otherwise a private or chartered vessel. Crossings depend on the weather and are cancelled in rough seas, so check the marine forecast and never assume you can leave on schedule.

Can I visit Galþóll?

It depends on access and protection status. Some Icelandic islands are open by ferry or summer boat tour; many are uninhabited seabird colonies where landing is restricted during the nesting season. Where visits are allowed, go with a licensed operator and keep your distance from nesting birds.

When is the best time to visit Galþóll?

Summer (June to August) is when ferries and boat tours run their full schedules, seas are calmer and seabird colonies are active. Many operators do not run in winter, so plan an island visit for the warmer months and book ahead in peak season.

Is Galþóll inhabited?

Most of Iceland's islands are uninhabited, with no facilities, shelter or scheduled transport — Heimaey in the Westman Islands is the notable exception. Treat any small island as a place with no services: bring supplies, tell someone your plan and allow flexibility for the weather.

Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Hrafnabjargafoss

15 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Aldeyjarfoss

18 km·~22 min drive

The Aldeyjarfoss waterfall is situated in the Highlands of Iceland at the northern part…

#3.Ingvararfoss

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Ullarfoss

22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Víti Askja

34 km·~41 min drive

Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…

#2.Víti

35 km·~42 min drive

Water hot spring

#3.Laugafell

49 km·~59 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Stóragjá Cave

51 km·~61 min drive

Lava cave hot spring near Mývatn. Grjótagjá's quieter neighbor.

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Kiðagil í Bárðadal

34 km·~40 min drive

Camp site in a peaceful and quiet spot in northern Iceland.

#2.Drekaskáli Warden Cabin

40 km·~48 min drive

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

#3.Drekaskáli

40 km·~48 min drive

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

#4.Laugafell

49 km·~59 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F881 Dragaleið

23 km·~28 min drive

Connector in Iceland's center

1 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

53 km·~64 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

62 km·~75 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní

62 km·~75 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

63 km·~76 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Mývatn

44 km·~52 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykjahlíð

53 km·~64 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Fosshóll

54 km·~65 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Laugar

58 km·~69 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

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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