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Hvítá is a river in Iceland that begins at Hvítárvatn glacier lake on Langjökull glacier in the highlands of Iceland at 64°37′N 19°50′W. The river flows for 40 kilometres (25 mi) before dropping down into a narrow gorge at Gullfoss waterfall.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
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Map of Hvítá
Map
64.2136°N, 20.2895°W · Highlands
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 30 (Flúðir-Bisk.t.br.)
Off the main road- 1.1 km from Route 30
Nearest town- Bláskógabyggð — 8.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 80 km in a straight line
What else is close- 229 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Hvítá
Family Fun Raftingfrom 19.990 ISK · 3 h
Kayak River Ridefrom 30.990 ISK · 3 h
River Fun Raftingfrom 22.990 ISK · 3 h
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 7.900 ISK · 2 h
Laugarás Lagoon Lerki - Premium Lagoon with a towel and a drinkfrom 11.500 ISK · 2 h
Laugarás Lagoon Ösp - Premium Lagoon and 2 course meal at Ylja Restaurantfrom 18.900 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Secret Lagoon Admissionfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Glacier Snowmobiling & Ice Cave from Geysir Areafrom 38.990 ISK · 5 h
Family Raftingfrom 34.900 ISK · 4 h
South Coast & Sky Lagoon Sér Pass Tourfrom 32.590 ISK · 13 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Northern Lights Tour Led by Local Hunters - Hotel pickup availablefrom 11.990 ISK · 4 hAll 1,631 toursBy activity and regionHvítá weather and conditions
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1°Clight drizzle · feels -2°C2 m/swind8 h 39 mdaylight · 08:46 – 17:24
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSouth Coast & Sky Lagoon Sér Pass Tourfrom 32.590 ISK · 13 hAll 1,631 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Sölvagil10 km
- 2
Svartá13 km - 3Særingsdalskvísl20 km
- 4
Fossá29 km - 5
Svíná38 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur9 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð9 km
- 3Hrunalaug9 km
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Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
Frequently
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Where is Hvítá?
Hvítá is a river in Highlands, 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.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Jerzy Strzelecki · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
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
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