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Highlands, Iceland
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Sölvagil

Highlands, Iceland

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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
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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 Sölvagil

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
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Waterfalls

#1.Dimmufoss
150 m

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

#2.Brúarfoss
4.9 km·~6 min drive

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

Brúarfoss
#3.Midfoss
5.2 km·~6 min drive

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

Midfoss
#4.Hlauptungufoss
5.5 km·~7 min drive

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

Hlauptungufoss
4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Bláskógabyggð
1.1 km·~1 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð
2 km·~2 min drive

Hot pot in nature. Off the tourist path. Check conditions before going.

#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

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.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 Highlands

Frequently
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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.

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