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Karlsstaðir í Vöðlavík - Ferðafélag Fjarðamanna

Highlands, Iceland
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Karlsstaðir í Vöðlavík - Ferðafélag Fjarðamanna

Highlands, Iceland

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Karlsstaðir í Vöðlavík - Ferðafélag Fjarðamanna is in the Highlands, Iceland at 65.0301°N, 13.6726°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road
15.7 km from Route 92
Nearest town
Neskaupstaður — 13.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
406 km in a straight line
What else is close
104 mapped places within 20 km

Karlsstaðir í Vöðlavík - Ferðafélag Fjarðamanna weather and conditions

At Karlsstaðir í Vöðlavík - Ferðafélag Fjarðamanna in Highlands, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 19:00 (Iceland time): 7°C, fog, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 48 m (sunrise 05:31, sunset 20:19). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 19:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%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 −12%
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 −12%
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
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5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

Tours near Karlsstaðir í Vöðlavík - Ferðafélag Fjarðamanna

Free cancellationSmall groups
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss
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
TypeSightseeing
From
25.300 ISK
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(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri
Iceland tour

(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
From
25.900 ISK
View tour →
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!
Lagoons & spa

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
TypeLagoons & spa
From
159.000 ISK
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How do I book Karlsstaðir í Vöðlavík - Ferðafélag Fjarðamanna?
Karlsstaðir í Vöðlavík - Ferðafélag Fjarðamanna 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 Karlsstaðir í Vöðlavík - Ferðafélag Fjarðamanna?
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 Karlsstaðir í Vöðlavík - Ferðafélag Fjarðamanna?
Karlsstaðir í Vöðlavík - Ferðafélag Fjarðamanna 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 Karlsstaðir í Vöðlavík - Ferðafélag Fjarðamanna?
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

  1. 1Klyppstaður í Loðmundarfirði - Ferðafélag Fljótsdalshéraðs39 km
  2. 2Húsavík - Ferðafélag Fljótsdalshéraðs41 km
  3. 3Breiðuvík - Ferðafélag Fljótsdalshéraðs48 km
  4. 4Leirás í Múladal - Ferðafélag Djúpavogs74 km
  5. 5Egilssel - Ferðafélag Fljótsdalshéraðs84 km

Waterfalls

#1.Hengifoss
12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

Hengifoss
#2.Gilsárfoss
16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Bleiksárfoss
18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Svartagil
22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Neskaupstaður
13 km·~16 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Eskifjörður
18 km·~21 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Fáskrúðsfjörður
19 km·~23 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Fjarðabyggð
24 km·~29 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Neskaupstaður
13 km·~16 min drive

Located in the upper part of town on Víðimýri street, Neskaupstaður campsite provides an…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið Norðfjarðar
13 km·~16 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið við Bleiksána
18 km·~21 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#4.CampEast - Eskifjörður
18 km·~21 min drive

The camp site is by the river Bleiksá by the entrance into the village. It is surrounded…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin
13 km·~16 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nesbakki
13 km·~16 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan
26 km·~31 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfjelagið
31 km·~37 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Neskaupstaður
13 km·~16 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Eskifjörður
17 km·~21 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Fáskrúðsfjörður
20 km·~24 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Stöðvarfjörður
24 km·~29 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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