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Highlands, Iceland

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Galtaból

Highlands, Iceland

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Galtaból is in the Highlands, Iceland at 65.2658°N, 19.7283°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 35 (Kj. Blö.v-Hverav.)
Off the main road: 0.7 km from Route 35
Nearest town: Varmahlíð — 34.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 163 km in a straight line
What else is close: 17 mapped places within 20 km

Galtaból weather and conditions

At Galtaból in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 5°C), partly cloudy, wind 2 m/s gusting to 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 50 m (sunrise 05:54, sunset 20:44). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 12:45· 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 Galtaból

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 Galtaból?

Galtaból is in Highlands. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland lakes often need a 4×4 and some access roads only open in summer.

Can I fish at Galtaból?

Angling in Iceland requires a permit bought per water body from the landowner or local angling association, and gear used abroad must be disinfected first. Check the local rules for Galtaból before you cast.

Can I swim in Galtaból?

Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Galtaból before entering the water.

When is the best time to visit Galtaból?

Roadside lakes are visitable year-round, though winter access depends on conditions. Highland lakes and reservoirs are typically reachable only in summer once the F-roads open. Check live road conditions before you drive.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Reykjafoss

30 km·~36 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Kornsa Waterfalls

31 km·~37 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Bólugilsfoss

32 km·~39 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Bergárfoss

38 km·~46 min drive

Bergárfoss is a 40-metre waterfall on the Bergá, a stream in western Iceland (height and…

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Skagafjörður

28 km·~34 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

28 km·~34 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Fosslaug

30 km·~36 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Húnabyggð

38 km·~45 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Áfangi

13 km·~16 min drive

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

#2.Lambeyri

28 km·~34 min drive

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

#3.Bakkaflöt tjaldsvæði

28 km·~34 min drive

Next to the river Svartá, we have a beautiful campsite with Mountain View and lovely…

#4.Tjaldsvæðið Steinsstöðum

28 km·~34 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F586 Haukadalsskarðsvegur

24 km·~29 min drive

Mountain pass to Viking history

1 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

51 km·~61 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#2.Hlíðarkaup

52 km·~63 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Skagfirðingabúð

53 km·~64 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

58 km·~70 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Varmahlíð

35 km·~41 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Víðihlíð

44 km·~53 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Blönduós

50 km·~61 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Sauðárkrókur

53 km·~64 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.

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