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Álftavatn

Highlands, Iceland

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Álftavatn

Highlands, Iceland

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Álftavatn is in the Highlands, Iceland at 63.8578°N, 19.2273°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road F210 (Fjbak s. vesturhl)
Off the main road: 35.3 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Vík í Mýrdal — 49.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 136 km in a straight line
What else is close: 406 mapped places within 20 km

Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Álftavatn weather and conditions

At Álftavatn in Highlands, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 14:45 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 5°C), partly cloudy, wind 2 m/s gusting to 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:37). 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 Álftavatn

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 book Álftavatn?

Álftavatn is a backcountry hut in Highlands. Booking is handled by the operating touring association — check huts.is for the current reservation system, and book well ahead in summer.

What should I bring to Álftavatn?

Huts provide mattresses but not bedding, so bring a sleeping bag (a liner adds warmth). Pack your own food and a stove — most huts have a shared kitchen but no shop. Cash or a card for the warden, layers for cold nights, and a headtorch.

How do I get to Álftavatn?

Álftavatn is in Highlands. Highland huts often sit on an F-road that needs a 4×4 and only opens in summer, and some are reached on foot along a multi-day trail. Check live road conditions on this page and safetravel.is before you set out, and tell someone your route.

Is there a warden at Álftavatn?

Many Icelandic huts are staffed by a warden in the summer season — a good source on trail conditions and weather. Outside the staffed season huts may be unlocked but unserviced. Never rely on a hut being open or having space without a booking.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Ljósafoss

4.5 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Markarfljótsfoss

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Rauðufossar

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Bláfjallakvísl

22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

12 km·~14 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Strútslaug

14 km·~17 min drive

Pool hot spring

#3.Hot Spring Shower

15 km·~18 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Landmannalaugar Hot River

17 km·~20 min drive

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

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Álftavatn

150 m

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

#2.Hvanngil

3.1 km·~4 min drive

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

#3.Höskuldsskáli

8.9 km·~11 min drive

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

#4.Emstrur

12 km·~15 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F224 Landmannalaugavegur

4.8 km·~6 min drive

Final stretch to Landmannalaugar

#2.F223 Eldgjárvegur

5.3 km·~6 min drive

Short road to Eldgjá canyon

#3.F210 Fjallabaksleið syðri

8.3 km·~10 min drive

Fjallabaksleið syðri

#4.F208 Fjallabaksleið nyrðri

16 km·~19 min drive

The road to Landmannalaugar

4 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

50 km·~60 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

58 km·~69 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Gvendarkjör

58 km·~70 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

61 km·~74 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

38 km·~45 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Vík í Mýrdal

50 km·~60 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hvolsvöllur

51 km·~61 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Árnes

54 km·~65 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.

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