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Highlands, Iceland

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Emstrur

Highlands, Iceland

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Emstrur is in the Highlands, Iceland at 63.7663°N, 19.3742°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 28.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hvolsvöllur — 42.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 132 km in a straight line
What else is close: 310 mapped places within 20 km

Emstrur weather and conditions

At Emstrur in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:15 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 5°C), clear, wind 5 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 45 m (sunrise 05:56, sunset 20:41). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 16:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Highlands Reykjavík South Coast West North East Westfjords Reykjanes

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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 Emstrur

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 Emstrur?

Emstrur 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 Emstrur?

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 Emstrur?

Emstrur 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 Emstrur?

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.Stakkholtsgjá

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Ljósafoss

16 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Markarfljótsfoss

19 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Slæðufoss

20 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Hot Spring Shower

5.7 km·~7 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra

24 km·~29 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Strútslaug

24 km·~29 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Seljavallalaug

25 km·~30 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Emstrur

50 m

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

#2.Þvergil

10 km·~13 min drive

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

#3.Þveraurar

11 km·~13 min drive

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

#4.Hvanngil

11 km·~13 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F210 Fjallabaksleið syðri

4.2 km·~5 min drive

Fjallabaksleið syðri

#2.F223 Eldgjárvegur

9.5 km·~11 min drive

Short road to Eldgjá canyon

#3.F249 Þórsmerkurvegur

12 km·~14 min drive

The road to Þórsmörk valley

#4.F224 Landmannalaugavegur

16 km·~19 min drive

Final stretch to Landmannalaugar

4 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

42 km·~51 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

51 km·~61 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

57 km·~69 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

61 km·~74 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hvolsvöllur

42 km·~51 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Vík í Mýrdal

43 km·~51 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hrauneyjar

48 km·~58 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Hella

51 km·~61 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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