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Sultartangalón

Highlands, Iceland19 km² surface

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Sultartangalón

Highlands, Iceland19 km² surface

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The lake Sultartangarlón is situated in the Highlands of Iceland to the north of the volcano Hekla. It is a reservoir of the river Þjórsá.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Sultartangalón is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.2094°N, 19.4800°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 3.9 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Árnes — 41.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 119 km in a straight line
What else is close: 58 mapped places within 20 km

Sultartangalón weather and conditions

At Sultartangalón in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 42 m (sunrise 05:57, sunset 20:39). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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 Sultartangalón

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

Sultartangalón — photo by Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

Photo: Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

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How do I get to Sultartangalón?

Sultartangalón 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 Sultartangalón?

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 Sultartangalón before you cast.

Can I swim in Sultartangalón?

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

When is the best time to visit Sultartangalón?

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.Granni

9.8 km·~12 min drive

The Granni is a waterfall that cascades into the Fossardalur right beside the Háifoss. .

#2.Háifoss

10 km·~12 min drive

One of Iceland's tallest waterfalls at 122 meters. Located in a dramatic canyon with its…

#3.Hrauneyjafoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Gjárfoss

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

17 km·~20 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

30 km·~36 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Brennisteinsalda

32 km·~38 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Landmannalaugar Hot River

32 km·~38 min drive

Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Áfangagil

13 km·~15 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#2.Landmannahellir

21 km·~26 min drive

The camp site at Landmannahellir is in a beautiful spot with good facilities.

#3.Sandártunga

26 km·~31 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Weather…

#4.Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga

26 km·~31 min drive

The campsite is divided into several clearings, surrounded by trees, and renowned for its…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F338 Skjaldbreiðarvegur

16 km·~20 min drive

Power line road across a shield volcano

#2.F335 Hagavatnsvegur

19 km·~23 min drive

Road to a glacier lake with a hidden waterfall

#3.F225 Landmannaleið

20 km·~24 min drive

Western shortcut to Landmannalaugar

#4.F337 Hlöðuvallavegur

21 km·~25 min drive

Circles a mountain through a boulder field

4 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

42 km·~50 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin

61 km·~73 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

61 km·~73 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

63 km·~76 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

9.5 km·~11 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir

41 km·~50 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flúðir

42 km·~50 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Árnes

42 km·~50 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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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
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