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Sæmundará
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The Sæmundará river is a spring creek on the western side of Skagafjörður, Iceland. It originates in Vatnsskarð pass, in Vatnshlíðarvatn lake and Valadalur dalur, curving to the north as it descends from the mountain pass, and running along the full length of Sæmundarhlíð.
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. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Worth seeking out.
Wild hot spring. Naturally heated, no facilities. Check conditions before going.
Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.
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Campsites
The campsite in Varmahlid is a family friendly campsite placed at the foot of the hill of…
North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…
Húnaver campsite is located in Svartárdalur. The campsite is large and the scenery…
North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…
Supermarkets
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 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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