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Geitland

West Iceland1.2 haProtected land

Map of Geitland

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64.6910°N, 20.6730°W · West Iceland

Plan your visit

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

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-1°Covercast · feels -5°C2 m/swind8 h 41 mdaylight · 08:46 – 17:27
In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,631 tours

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Fuel

  1. 1Húsafell9 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Reykholt29 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Hreðavatnsskáli42 km · 303.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúðin53 km
  2. 2Hyrnan61 km
  3. 3Bónus61 km
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Frequently
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questions

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.

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