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Gíslaskáli

Highlands, IcelandSleeps 30From 8,600 ISK/night

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Mountain hutHighlands

Gíslaskáli

Highlands, IcelandSleeps 30From 8,600 ISK/night

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Gíslaskáli is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.5167°N, 18.4500°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road F26 (Sprs. Versalir-Nýid)
Off the main road: 17.7 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 85.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 173 km in a straight line
What else is close: 8 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.

Gíslaskáli weather and conditions

At Gíslaskáli in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 04:45 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -3°C), overcast, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 44 m (sunrise 05:52, sunset 20:36). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 04:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Gíslaskáli

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 Gíslaskáli?

Gíslaskáli 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 Gíslaskáli?

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 Gíslaskáli?

Gíslaskáli 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 Gíslaskáli?

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

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Waterfalls

#1.Hvanngiljafoss

35 km·~42 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Fagrifoss

37 km·~44 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Skuggafoss

37 km·~44 min drive

Deep in the highlands. You need a 4x4 and some confidence to get here. The reward is…

#4.Dynkur

41 km·~49 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring

42 km·~50 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Hveradalir

42 km·~51 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Sundlaug

44 km·~53 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Best with few people.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur

45 km·~54 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Nýidalur

30 km·~36 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#2.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

45 km·~54 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

#3.Blágil

50 km·~60 min drive

Tjaldsvæðið í Blágilum er staðsett á grasbala undir brún Eldshrauns. Það er 50 km frá…

#4.Laugafell

57 km·~69 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

83 km·~100 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

100 km·~120 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúðin

115 km·~138 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

121 km·~145 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

54 km·~64 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

83 km·~99 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Geysir

92 km·~110 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Freysnes

95 km·~114 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

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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