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Svíahnúkur eystri

Highlands, Iceland1,731 m elevation
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Svíahnúkur eystri

Highlands, Iceland1,731 m elevation

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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
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12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
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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.

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FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
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5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Tours near Svíahnúkur eystri

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
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Hot Springs

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Campsites

#1.Campsite Reception
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Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

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The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…

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Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

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We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör
78 km·~94 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó
100 km·~120 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð
138 km·~166 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan
139 km·~167 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes
50 km·~60 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Fagurhólsmýri
66 km·~79 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur
78 km·~93 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Nesjar
98 km·~118 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

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 Highlands

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How do I get to Svíahnúkur eystri?
Svíahnúkur eystri is in Highlands. 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 Svíahnúkur eystri without a guide?
Svíahnúkur eystri is a high summit (1,731 m) — routes at this altitude often cross glacier or exposed terrain and should be done with a certified guide, rope and crampons. Do not attempt it solo, and check safetravel.is first.
When is the best time to hike Svíahnúkur eystri?
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 Svíahnúkur eystri?
Svíahnúkur eystri is 1,731 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

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