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The Hofsá river is a spring creek in Höfðaströnd in Skagafjörður, Iceland. The river originates from Unadalur where it is called the Unadalsá river.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
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Waterfalls
A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
Hot Springs
Wild hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Check conditions before going.
Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.
Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.
Geothermal spot. Real Iceland experience. Respect the nature around it.
Campsites
East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…
The camp site Ásbrandsstaðir is well located in east Iceland, only about 8 km from the…
The camp site is located in the hills close to the center of town. The view is great over…
East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…
Supermarkets
Supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Tours
Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Wikimedia Commons
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
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