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Map of Norðurfjörður/Valgeirsstaðir
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66.0513°N, 21.5662°W · Highlands
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 33.1 km from Route 61
Nearest town- Hólmavík — 37.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 213 km in a straight line
What else is close- 78 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Norðurfjörður/Valgeirsstaðir
3 Hour Djúpuvík Adventure - ATVfrom 39.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
1 Hour Drangsnes Adventure - ATVfrom 18.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Embark on an exhilarating journey through the Reykjanes Peninsula,from 42.990 ISK · 8 h
Hornstrandir Panoramafrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Wildlife and Arctic Foxesfrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 h
Around the Wallsfrom 16.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 h
Dynjandi Waterfall & Iceland’s Oldest Bookstore - Westfjords Cruise Tourfrom 21.490 ISK · 4 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionNorðurfjörður/Valgeirsstaðir weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Hornbjargsviti54 km
- 2Trölli í Tröllabotnum - Ferðafélag Skagfirðinga85 km
- 3Þúfnavellir í Víðidal - Ferðafélag Skagfirðinga92 km
- 4Heljuskáli - Ferðafélag Svarfdæla121 km
- 5Á Tungnahrygg - Ferðafélag Svarfdæla130 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
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Krossnes3 km - 2Hákarlavogur13 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Árneshreppur21 km
Fuel
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Norðurfjörður< 1 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Hólmavík39 km · 310.9 kr/L
- 3Drangsnes41 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
Frequently
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How do I book Norðurfjörður/Valgeirsstaðir?
Norðurfjörður/Valgeirsstaðir 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 Norðurfjörður/Valgeirsstaðir?
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 Norðurfjörður/Valgeirsstaðir?
Norðurfjörður/Valgeirsstaðir 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 Norðurfjörður/Valgeirsstaðir?
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.
Data & sources
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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
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