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Botni í Suðurárbotnum - Ferðafélag Akureyrar

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Botni í Suðurárbotnum - Ferðafélag Akureyrar is in the Highlands, Iceland at 65.2697°N, 17.0683°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road
35.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vogar við Mývatn — 40 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
263 km in a straight line
What else is close
23 mapped places within 20 km

Botni í Suðurárbotnum - Ferðafélag Akureyrar weather and conditions

At Botni í Suðurárbotnum - Ferðafélag Akureyrar in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:15 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 4°C), overcast, wind 5 m/s gusting to 8 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 57 m (sunrise 05:41, sunset 20:37). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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How do I book Botni í Suðurárbotnum - Ferðafélag Akureyrar?
Botni í Suðurárbotnum - Ferðafélag Akureyrar 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 Botni í Suðurárbotnum - Ferðafélag Akureyrar?
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 Botni í Suðurárbotnum - Ferðafélag Akureyrar?
Botni í Suðurárbotnum - Ferðafélag Akureyrar 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 Botni í Suðurárbotnum - Ferðafélag Akureyrar?
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

Hot Springs

#1.Víti Askja
29 km·~35 min drive

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

#2.Víti
30 km·~35 min drive

Water hot spring

#3.Stóragjá Cave
39 km·~47 min drive

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

#4.Grjótagjá
41 km·~49 min drive

Lava cave with hot spring near Mývatn. Yes, it's the Game of Thrones cave. Currently too…

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Kiðagil í Bárðadal
31 km·~38 min drive

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

#2.Drekaskáli Warden Cabin
34 km·~40 min drive

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

#3.Drekaskáli
34 km·~40 min drive

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

#4.Vogar
40 km·~48 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
42 km·~50 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
65 km·~79 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní
65 km·~79 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó
66 km·~80 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Mývatn
33 km·~40 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykjahlíð
42 km·~50 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Fosshóll
51 km·~61 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Laugar
52 km·~63 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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