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Hlöðuvellir

Highlands, Iceland

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Hlöðuvellir

Highlands, Iceland

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Hlöðuvellir is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.3985°N, 20.5565°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 14.8 km from Route 37
Nearest town: Bláskógabyggð — 15.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 73 km in a straight line
What else is close: 166 mapped places within 20 km

Hlöðuvellir weather and conditions

At Hlöðuvellir in Highlands, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 04:45 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 43 m (sunrise 06:01, sunset 20:44). 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 Hlöðuvellir

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 Hlöðuvellir?

Hlöðuvellir 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 Hlöðuvellir?

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 Hlöðuvellir?

Hlöðuvellir 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 Hlöðuvellir?

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.Dimmufoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Brúarfoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Midfoss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Hlauptungufoss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð

14 km·~16 min drive

Hot_tub hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Bláskógabyggð

14 km·~17 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Kúalaug

15 km·~19 min drive

Two small natural pools near Geysir, around 40°C. No facilities. Delicate surroundings -…

#4.Konungshver

15 km·~19 min drive

mountain in Iceland [Icelandic info]: Norðvestur frá Blesa er Konungshver (9) . Hann…

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæði Úthlíð

15 km·~18 min drive

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

#2.Úthlíð, Biskupstungu

15 km·~18 min drive

The camp site Uthlid at Biskupstungur has much to offer. You will find a swimming pool, a…

#3.Geysir, Haukadal

16 km·~19 min drive

The camp site at Geysir in Haukadal is located next to the famous geyser Geysir and is…

#4.Tjaldsvæði Starfsmannafélags ÍSAL

16 km·~19 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin

22 km·~26 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

32 km·~38 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

54 km·~65 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara

55 km·~66 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Geysir

16 km·~19 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugarvatn

22 km·~26 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Brautarhóll

25 km·~30 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Flúðir

32 km·~38 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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