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Highlands, IcelandSleeps 30From 8,600 ISK/night
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Gíslaskáli

Highlands, IcelandSleeps 30From 8,600 ISK/night

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Road conditions
Check live· From Reykjavík to the foss
Drive: Good·Visit now·30 min stop
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Gíslaskáli

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Hvanngiljafoss
35 km·~42 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Hvanngiljafoss
#2.Fagrifoss
37 km·~44 min drive

Fagrifoss is a waterfall located in the Highland in Iceland. It is almost on the road…

#3.Skuggafoss
37 km·~44 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Dynkur
41 km·~49 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Dynkur
4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring
42 km·~50 min drive

Hot spring in Highlands. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#2.Hveradalir
42 km·~51 min drive

Wild hot spring. Real Iceland experience. Respect the nature around it.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur
45 km·~54 min drive

Natural pool. Off the tourist path. Respect the nature around it.

#4.Laugafell
57 km·~69 min drive

Hot spring in Highlands. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

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.Kerlingarfjöll
45 km·~54 min drive

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

#4.Blágil
50 km·~60 min drive

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

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.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near Highlands

Frequently
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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.

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