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Highlands, Iceland

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Sölvagil

Highlands, Iceland

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Sölvagil is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.2803°N, 20.4206°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 37 (Laugarvatn-Múli)
Off the main road: 0.4 km from Route 37
Nearest town: Bláskógabyggð — 1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 75 km in a straight line
What else is close: 235 mapped places within 20 km

Sölvagil weather and conditions

At Sölvagil in Highlands, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), light drizzle, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 13 h 37 m (sunrise 06:30, sunset 20:07). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Sölvagil

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 Sölvagil?

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

Can you fish in Sölvagil?

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 Sölvagil safe to cross?

If Sölvagil 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 Sölvagil 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

1Hvítá10 km
2Svartá15 km
3Særingsdalskvísl26 km
4Fossá36 km
5Svíná38 km

Waterfalls

#1.Dimmufoss

150 m

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Brúarfoss

4.9 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Midfoss

5.2 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Hlauptungufoss

5.5 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Bláskógabyggð

1.1 km·~1 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð

2 km·~2 min drive

Hot_tub hot spring

#3.Þvottahver

6.6 km·~8 min drive

Suður frá Reykjatúninu, meðfram ánni , er Þvottahversmór, ágætt engi, því volgu vatni er…

#4.Sísjóðandi

6.6 km·~8 min drive

Vestan við Þykkvuhveri er Sísjóðandi (29). Hann er mjög heitur og sýður mikið á köflum,…

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Úthlíð, Biskupstungu

1.1 km·~1 min drive

The camp site Uthlid at Biskupstungur has much to offer. You will find a swimming pool, a…

#2.Tjaldsvæði Úthlíð

1.1 km·~1 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#3.Tjaldsvæði Starfsmannafélags ÍSAL

4.7 km·~6 min drive

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

#4.Geysir, Haukadal

6.5 km·~8 min drive

The camp site at Geysir in Haukadal is located next to the famous geyser Geysir and is…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F261 Emstruleið

21 km·~26 min drive

The easier back door to Þórsmörk

1 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin

17 km·~20 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

17 km·~21 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup Sérvara

47 km·~56 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

47 km·~56 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Geysir

6.5 km·~8 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Brautarhóll

12 km·~14 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugarvatn

17 km·~20 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Flúðir

17 km·~21 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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