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Geitland

West Iceland, Iceland1.2 haProtected land

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Nature reserveWest Iceland

Geitland

West Iceland, Iceland1.2 haProtected land

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Geitland is in West Iceland at 64.6910°N, 20.6730°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 31.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Reykholt — 29.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 86 km in a straight line
What else is close: 106 mapped places within 20 km

Geitland weather and conditions

At Geitland in West Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 05:30 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like -3°C), light drizzle, wind 7 m/s gusting to 10 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 13 h 39 m (sunrise 06:30, sunset 20:09). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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 Geitland

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Can I visit Geitland?

Geitland is a protected nature reserve in West Iceland. Most Icelandic reserves are open to the public on foot, but each has its own rules — some restrict off-trail walking, camping, dogs or drones, and bird reserves limit access during the spring nesting season. Check the on-site signage and the Environment Agency (Umhverfisstofnun) page before you go.

How do I get to Geitland?

Geitland is located in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland reserves often need a 4×4 and some routes only open in summer.

What are the rules inside Geitland?

Stay on marked paths where they exist, take all litter out, keep clear of nesting birds, and never drive off-road — it is illegal everywhere in Iceland and scars fragile moss for decades. Follow any seasonal closures posted at the site.

Is Geitland free to enter?

Yes. Iceland's nature reserves are free to access on foot. You only pay for your own transport, and occasionally for parking at the more-visited lowland reserves.

Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Lambárfoss

3.9 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Háaleitisfoss

4.4 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Bröttuhlíðarfoss

4.5 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Veitufoss

6.2 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Selgil

7.2 km·~9 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

9.5 km·~11 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Englandshverir

25 km·~30 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

27 km·~33 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Húsafell

9.3 km·~11 min drive

The camping site at Husafell is a top site with lots of features. Close to the site you…

#2.Fljótstunga

10 km·~12 min drive

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

#3.Reyðarfellsskógur

13 km·~15 min drive

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

#4.Hverinn, Kleppjárnsreykjum

35 km·~42 min drive

The camp site has 80-100 spots for tents, trailers and RV’s. In 60 spots you’ll find…

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F570 Jökulshálsvegur

19 km·~23 min drive

Mountain road near Snæfellsjökull glacier

1 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin

53 km·~63 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Hyrnan

61 km·~73 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

61 km·~73 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Ljómalind

61 km·~73 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Húsafell

9.3 km·~11 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykholt

29 km·~35 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hreðavatnsskáli

42 km·~51 min drive

Orkan · 303.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Geysir

46 km·~55 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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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