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Highlands, Iceland

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Hofsá (Vesturdalur)

Highlands, Iceland

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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Hofsá (Vesturdalur) is in the Highlands, Iceland at 65.2557°N, 18.9807°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 752 (Skagafj.l. að Laugaf.)
Off the main road: 19.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Varmahlíð — 39.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 187 km in a straight line
What else is close: 18 mapped places within 20 km

Hofsá (Vesturdalur) weather and conditions

At Hofsá (Vesturdalur) in Highlands, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 11:00 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 2°C), clear, wind 6 m/s gusting to 11 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 42 m (sunrise 06:22, sunset 20:04). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 11 September 2026, 11:00 · 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 Hofsá (Vesturdalur)

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

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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Where is Hofsá (Vesturdalur)?

Hofsá (Vesturdalur) is a river in Highlands, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its course and the nearest access points.

Can you fish in Hofsá (Vesturdalur)?

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 Hofsá (Vesturdalur) safe to cross?

If Hofsá (Vesturdalur) 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 Hofsá (Vesturdalur) 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.Runufoss

12 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Bólugilsfoss

24 km·~29 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Reykjafoss

32 km·~39 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Háaleitisfoss

37 km·~45 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Reykjafoss Warm Waterfall

18 km·~22 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Natural hot pot near Skagafjörður

29 km·~35 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

29 km·~35 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Fosslaug

32 km·~39 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Himnasvalir

19 km·~23 min drive

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

#2.Bakkaflöt tjaldsvæði

29 km·~34 min drive

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

#3.Lambeyri

29 km·~35 min drive

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

#4.Tjaldsvæðið Steinsstöðum

29 km·~35 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

61 km·~73 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Fisk Kompaní

61 km·~73 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Hlíðarkaup

61 km·~74 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

62 km·~74 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Varmahlíð

40 km·~47 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Kjarnagata

61 km·~73 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Sauðárkrókur

62 km·~74 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt

62 km·~74 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

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.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

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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