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Vaðalfjöll

Westfjords, Iceland509 m elevation
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Vaðalfjöll

Westfjords, Iceland509 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
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
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Tours near Vaðalfjöll

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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Daily conditions for your trip

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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Gullfoss
5.4 km·~7 min drive

Iceland's most visited waterfall. Two massive drops cascade into a rugged canyon, with…

Gullfoss
#2.Rettárfoss
12 km·~14 min drive

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

Rettárfoss
#3.Laugufoss
12 km·~15 min drive

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

#4.Bænahúsfoss
13 km·~15 min drive

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

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Reykhólahreppur
9.6 km·~11 min drive

Wild hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Check conditions before going.

#2.Heydalur Hot Spring
15 km·~18 min drive

Hot spring in Westfjords. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#3.Einireykir
16 km·~19 min drive

Geothermal spot. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Worth seeking out.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð
22 km·~27 min drive

Natural pool. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Respect the nature around it.

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Bjarkarlundur
3.1 km·~4 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#2.Bjarkalundur Campsite
3.1 km·~4 min drive

Campers at Bjarkalundur can enjoy beautiful outdoor surroundings, with plenty of…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið Djúpadal
9.6 km·~12 min drive

Djúpidalur offers a family friendly campground close to Reykhólar. Possibility to stay at…

#4.Miðjanes
16 km·~19 min drive

The camp site Miðjanes is only 5 km from Reykhólar.

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
22 km·~27 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar
31 km·~38 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga
56 km·~67 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus
64 km·~77 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Bjarkalundur
3.1 km·~4 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykhólar
16 km·~19 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hólmavík
22 km·~26 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Drangsnes
31 km·~38 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

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 Westfjords

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How do I get to Vaðalfjöll?
Vaðalfjöll is in Westfjords. 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 Vaðalfjöll 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 Vaðalfjöll?
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 Vaðalfjöll?
Vaðalfjöll is 509 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

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