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63.5500°N, 19.5167°W · South Coast
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Off the main road- 3.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Vík í Mýrdal — 29.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 136 km in a straight line
What else is close- 387 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Fimmvörðuháls
Hiking Map - Laugavegur, Landmannalaugur, Fimmvörðuháls, Thorsmorkfrom 1.990 ISK
Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike and Ice Cave Explorationfrom 22.999 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Glacier Explorationfrom 20.999 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Kayaking by the Glacier - Solheimajokullfrom 19.999 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Solheimajokull 4h Moderate Level Glacier Hikefrom 15.063 ISK · 3 h
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Eyjafjallajökull Hikefrom 65.990 ISK · 8 h 30 min
Glacier Hiking Tour - Icelandic Local Guidefrom 38.900 ISK · 10 h
The Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventurefrom 45.000 ISK · 4 hSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionFimmvörðuháls weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Básar á Goðalandi15 km
- 2Tindfjallasel26 km
- 3Hungurfit34 km
- 4Fremstaver37 km
- 5Álftavötn38 km
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Vík í Mýrdal29 km · 309.9 kr/L - 2
Vestmannaeyjar39 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3Hvolsvöllur42 km · 310.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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How do I book Fimmvörðuháls?
Fimmvörðuháls is booked through huts.is, the Icelandic Touring Association's booking system. Popular huts on the Laugavegur trail fill up months ahead for the summer — reserve early. Prices and availability change year to year.
What should I bring to Fimmvörðuháls?
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 Fimmvörðuháls?
Fimmvörðuháls is in South Coast. 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 Fimmvörðuháls?
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.
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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
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