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North Iceland, Iceland

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PeninsulaNorth Iceland

Hestfall

North Iceland, Iceland

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Hestfall is in North Iceland at 66.3831°N, 16.5125°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 870 (Melrakkaslétta)
Off the main road: 12.8 km from Route 85
Nearest town: Kópasker — 9.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 354 km in a straight line
What else is close: 19 mapped places within 20 km

Hestfall weather and conditions

At Hestfall in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 02:15 (Iceland time): 5°C, fog, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 59 m (sunrise 05:37, sunset 20:36). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 02:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

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 Hestfall

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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Where is Hestfall?

Hestfall is a peninsula in North Iceland, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its exact position and the route in.

How do I get to Hestfall?

Hestfall is in North Iceland. Most Iceland peninsulas are reached on paved roads off the Ring Road, though a few smaller headlands end in gravel. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

What is there to see at Hestfall?

Iceland's headlands are where you find sea cliffs, bird colonies, seals and fishing villages. What's on offer depends on the spot — check the map and nearby places on this page.

When is the best time to visit Hestfall?

June to August for birdlife and the most reliable road access. Keep your distance from seals and nesting birds. Outside summer, check road.is conditions the day you drive.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Skeifárfoss

44 km·~53 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Geldingafoss

50 km·~61 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Hólmárfossar

54 km·~65 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Réttarfoss

56 km·~67 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Norðurþing

35 km·~41 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Ostakarið

52 km·~63 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík

53 km·~63 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Goldfish Pond

56 km·~67 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Kópasker

9.6 km·~12 min drive

The camp site in the village Kópasker is located by the entrance to the village. The…

#2.Raufarhöfn

26 km·~32 min drive

The camp site is located next to the elementary school and sport center.

#3.Tjaldstæði Raufarhafnar

26 km·~32 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.Camping 66.12° North

33 km·~40 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Verslunin Skerjakolla

9.6 km·~12 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

53 km·~63 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

53 km·~64 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

56 km·~68 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Kópasker

9.6 km·~12 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Raufarhöfn

26 km·~31 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Ásbyrgi

39 km·~47 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Húsavík

53 km·~63 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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