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Héraðsvötn

North Iceland, Iceland

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Héraðsvötn

North Iceland, Iceland

About

Héraðsvötn, whose name is often shortened to Vötn or Vötnin is a glacier river in Iceland. It is formed by the confluence of Austari-Jökulsá and Vestari-Jökulsá rivers.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Héraðsvötn is in North Iceland at 65.4753°N, 19.2798°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 7.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Varmahlíð — 11.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 194 km in a straight line
What else is close: 99 mapped places within 20 km

Héraðsvötn weather and conditions

At Héraðsvötn in North Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 11°C (feels like 7°C), overcast, wind 2 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 43 m (sunrise 06:23, sunset 20:05). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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 Héraðsvötn

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

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Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

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

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Héraðsvötn — photo by Backe0112 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Backe0112 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Where is Héraðsvötn?

Héraðsvötn is a river in North Iceland, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its course and the nearest access points.

Can you fish in Héraðsvötn?

Fishing any Icelandic river needs a permit sold per river or beat. Salmon rivers book far ahead and can be expensive; trout and char are more accessible. Never fish without a permit, and disinfect gear brought from abroad.

Is Héraðsvötn safe to cross?

If Héraðsvötn is crossed by an unbridged highland ford, treat it with real caution: glacial water is cold, fast, deeper than it looks and higher by afternoon. Cross only with the right 4WD and experience, watch another vehicle first, and if in doubt turn back.

When does Héraðsvötn run highest?

Glacial rivers peak on warm summer afternoons, after rain and during the spring melt. A ford that is passable in the cool morning can be dangerous by late afternoon. Check road.is before highland driving.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Bólugilsfoss

4.6 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Reykjafoss

5.2 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Háaleitisfoss

27 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Ingjaldsfossar

35 km·~42 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Skagafjörður

3.4 km·~4 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

3.5 km·~4 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Fosslaug

5.2 km·~6 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Reykjafoss Warm Waterfall

17 km·~21 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Bakkaflöt tjaldsvæði

3.3 km·~4 min drive

Next to the river Svartá, we have a beautiful campsite with Mountain View and lovely…

#2.Lambeyri

3.5 km·~4 min drive

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

#3.Tjaldsvæðið Steinsstöðum

3.5 km·~4 min drive

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

#4.Himnasvalir

11 km·~13 min drive

Himnasvalir is a camp site and mobile home site in the heart of they valley Norðurárdalur…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Hlíðarkaup

33 km·~40 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Skagfirðingabúð

34 km·~41 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

51 km·~61 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

58 km·~69 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Varmahlíð

12 km·~14 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Sauðárkrókur

34 km·~40 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt

34 km·~41 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Hofsós

47 km·~57 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Backe0112 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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