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Kolka or Kolbeinsdalsá is a river that originates in the Tungnahryggsjökull glacier and is therefore often glacier-colored. Near its source, the river splits into two branches, with the eastern called Kolka and the western Tungnahryggsá.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
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Waterfalls
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.
A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
Hot Springs
Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Check conditions before going.
Hot spring in West Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.
Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.
Hot spring in North Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.
Campsites
North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…
The campsite in Holar is one of the most interesting campsites in Iceland due to the long…
The camp site at Hegranes is only for groups. Your group can have its private camp site…
Hofsos campsite is placed in the middle of the quiet litle town of Hofsos, just beside…
Supermarkets
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 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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