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Göltur

West Iceland, Iceland543 m elevation
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Göltur

West Iceland, Iceland543 m elevation

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Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
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Getting thereCar recommended
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WestReykjavíkSouth CoastNorthEastWestfjordsReykjanesHighlands
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Cars & campers

−15%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 −15%
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 −15%
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
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Göltur

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
View tour →

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Göltur — photo by Wikimedia CommonsWikimedia Commons

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Reviews

Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Lambhagafoss
16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#2.Arnarfoss
18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Arnarfoss
#3.Bakkárfoss
18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Veiðifoss
18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Dalabyggð
16 km·~20 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Gvendarlaug
22 km·~26 min drive

Natural hot spring. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Worth seeking out.

#3.Sturlungalaug
25 km·~30 min drive

Hot spring in West Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur
31 km·~37 min drive

Natural pool. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Respect the nature around it.

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Á, Skarðsströnd
16 km·~20 min drive

The camp site Á in Skardsstrond is in a beautiful location in west Iceland.

#2.Á
16 km·~20 min drive

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

#3.Búðardalur
17 km·~20 min drive

The Budardalur camping site is located within a beautiful grove. When arriving from the…

#4.Laugar í Sælingsdal
17 km·~20 min drive

The camp site is located at Laugar in Sælingsdalur and is 16 km north of Búðardalur. The…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
17 km·~20 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
31 km·~37 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga
60 km·~71 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
61 km·~73 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Búðardalur
17 km·~20 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Stykkishólmur
31 km·~38 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Reykhólar
33 km·~39 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Breiðablik
44 km·~53 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near West Iceland

Frequently
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How do I get to Göltur?
Göltur is in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.
Can I hike Göltur without a guide?
It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.
When is the best time to hike Göltur?
June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.
How tall is Göltur?
Göltur is 543 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

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