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Helgaskáli

Highlands, IcelandSleeps 24From 7,900 ISK/night

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Mountain hutHighlands

Helgaskáli

Highlands, IcelandSleeps 24From 7,900 ISK/night

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Helgaskáli is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.7500°N, 18.5000°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 35.9 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Hrafnagil — 94.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 178 km in a straight line
What else is close: 9 mapped places within 20 km

Helgaskáli weather and conditions

At Helgaskáli in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 05:45 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -2°C), overcast, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 05:51, sunset 20:37). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Helgaskáli

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 Helgaskáli?

Helgaskáli 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 Helgaskáli?

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 Helgaskáli?

Helgaskáli 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 Helgaskáli?

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.Skuggafoss

29 km·~35 min drive

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

#2.Gýgjarfoss

43 km·~51 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Runufoss

49 km·~59 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#4.Hvanngiljafoss

49 km·~59 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Laugafell

32 km·~38 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Sundlaug

39 km·~46 min drive

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

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur

39 km·~46 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Hveradalir

39 km·~47 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Nýidalur

20 km·~24 min drive

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

#2.Laugafell

32 km·~38 min drive

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

#3.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

39 km·~46 min drive

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

#4.Hveravellir

51 km·~62 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F923 Jökuldalsvegur

18 km·~21 min drive

Near Stuðlagil basalt canyon

#2.F26 Sprengisandsleið

24 km·~29 min drive

The longest highland road

2 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

104 km·~125 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Fisk Kompaní

104 km·~125 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

105 km·~126 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

105 km·~126 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

72 km·~86 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir

99 km·~119 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Varmahlíð

100 km·~120 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Kjarnagata

104 km·~125 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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