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65.1927°N, 16.2232°W · Highlands
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road F88 (Herðubr.lindir-Vikursandur)
Off the main road- 30.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Vogar við Mývatn — 57.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 296 km in a straight line
What else is close- 28 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know- Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.
Tours near Þorsteinsskáli í Herðubreiðarlindum - Ferðafélag Akureyrar
Earth Exclusive - Earth lagoon Myvatnfrom 52.000 ISK · 4 h
Earth Essential - Earth Lagoon Mývatnfrom 7.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Earth Signature - Earth Lagoon Mývatnfrom 9.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Museumfrom 3.000 ISK · 1 h
Askja Classicfrom 34.900 ISK · 12 h
Askja Caldera & Herðubreiðarlindir - Super jeep day tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 h
Lake Myvatn and Dettifoss Waterfall (from Lake Myvatn)from 39.900 ISK · 6 h
Askja & Herðubreið Super Jeep Tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 h
Lofthellir Ice-Cave Exploration - Super Jeep Tourfrom 49.900 ISK · 4 h 30 min
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 regionÞorsteinsskáli í Herðubreiðarlindum - Ferðafélag Akureyrar weather and conditions
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- 1Bræðrafell í Ódáðahrauni - Ferðafélag Akureyrar15 km
- 2Dreki í Dyngjufjöllum - Ferðafélag Akureyrar24 km
- 3Dyngjufell í Dyngjufjalladal - Ferðafélag Akureyrar33 km
- 4Heilagsdalur - Ferðafélag Húsavíkur39 km
- 5Botni í Suðurárbotnum - Ferðafélag Akureyrar40 km
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Fuel
- 1Möðrudalur31 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2Skjöldólfsstaðir53 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 3Mývatn56 km · 308.6 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 Þorsteinsskáli í Herðubreiðarlindum - Ferðafélag Akureyrar?
Þorsteinsskáli í Herðubreiðarlindum - Ferðafélag Akureyrar 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 Þorsteinsskáli í Herðubreiðarlindum - Ferðafélag Akureyrar?
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 Þorsteinsskáli í Herðubreiðarlindum - Ferðafélag Akureyrar?
Þorsteinsskáli í Herðubreiðarlindum - Ferðafélag Akureyrar 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 Þorsteinsskáli í Herðubreiðarlindum - Ferðafélag Akureyrar?
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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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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