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Hofsá (Vesturdalur)
About
Hofsá is a river that runs through Vesturdalur in Skagafjörður, Iceland and joins the Vestari-Jökulsá where it flows out of Hofsdalur valley at Bjarnastaðahlíð, a short distance from the church site Goðadalir.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
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Waterfalls
A waterfall in the Highlands. 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 North 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.
Hot Springs
Hot spring in South Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.
Swimming_pool hot spring
Wild hot spring. Real Iceland experience. Bring your own towel.
Wild hot spring. Naturally heated, no facilities. Check conditions before going.
Campsites
Himnasvalir is a camp site and mobile home site in the heart of they valley Norðurárdalur…
North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…
Next to the river Svartá, we have a beautiful campsite with Mountain View and lovely…
North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…
Supermarkets
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
Tours
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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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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