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Hvítá

West Iceland, Iceland
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Hvítá

West Iceland, Iceland

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A point of interest in West Iceland.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Driving conditions
Road conditions
Check live· From Reykjavík to the foss
Drive: Good·Visit now·30 min stop
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Free
No fees
Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Hvítá

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
View tour →

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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Giljafoss
5.4 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Giljafoss
#2.Hraunfossar
8.9 km·~11 min drive

Unlike any other waterfall in Iceland. Water seeps through a lava field and emerges as…

Hraunfossar
#3.Barnafoss
9.2 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Barnafoss
#4.Kálfafoss
10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Englandshverir
1.9 km·~2 min drive

Hot spring in Highlands. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#2.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð
3.6 km·~4 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Skrifla
7.5 km·~9 min drive

Hverinn hitaði upp skólann, öll íbúðarhús og mörg önnur hús staðarins allt til ársins 1974

#4.Snorralaug
7.5 km·~9 min drive

Medieval hot pool where historian Snorri Sturluson bathed 800 years ago. History right…

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Reyðarfellsskógur
11 km·~13 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#2.Hverinn, Kleppjárnsreykjum
13 km·~15 min drive

The camp site has 80-100 spots for tents, trailers and RV’s. In 60 spots you’ll find…

#3.Hverinn
13 km·~15 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#4.Húsafell
14 km·~17 min drive

The camping site at Husafell is a top site with lots of features. Close to the site you…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Hyrnan
40 km·~48 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Ljómalind
40 km·~48 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus
40 km·~48 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó
40 km·~48 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Reykholt
7.4 km·~9 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Húsafell
14 km·~17 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Hreðavatnsskáli
19 km·~23 min drive

Orkan · 303.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Baulan
24 km·~29 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near West Iceland

Frequently
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Where is Hvítá?
Hvítá is a river in West Iceland, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its course and the nearest access points.
Can you fish in Hvítá?
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 Hvítá safe to cross?
If Hvítá 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 Hvítá 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.

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