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North Iceland, Iceland
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Svalbarðsá

North Iceland, Iceland

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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 Svalbarðsá

Free cancellationSmall groups
Akureyri Whale Watching
North

Akureyri Whale Watching

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

Duration3 hours
PickupAkureyri
HighlightsEyjafjörður
TypeBoat tour
From
14.500 kr
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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.Geldingafoss
9.4 km·~11 min drive

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

#2.Hólmárfossar
40 km·~49 min drive

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

#3.Réttarfoss
40 km·~49 min drive

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

#4.Hafragilsfoss
43 km·~52 min drive

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

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Norðurþing
29 km·~35 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð
47 km·~56 min drive

Geothermal spot. Real Iceland experience. Respect the nature around it.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur
55 km·~66 min drive

Wild hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Check conditions before going.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit
63 km·~76 min drive

Natural pool. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Best with few people.

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið á Þórshöfn
23 km·~27 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#2.Tjaldsvæði Lundi
29 km·~35 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Lundur Tjaldsvæði
29 km·~35 min drive

A family friendly campsite in Öxarfjörður, playground and swimmingpool within walking…

#4.Ásbyrgi
33 km·~40 min drive

Asbyrgi is one of two camp sites in the national park in Jokulsargljufrum. The second…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin
22 km·~27 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#2.Verslunin Skerjakolla
34 km·~40 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kauptún
62 km·~74 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð
70 km·~84 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Þórshöfn
22 km·~27 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Ásbyrgi
33 km·~39 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kópasker
34 km·~40 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Raufarhöfn
35 km·~43 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.Akureyri Whale Watching
3 hours·Pickup Akureyri

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

from 11,990 krView tour →
#2.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
2 tours near North Iceland

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Where is Svalbarðsá?
Svalbarðsá is a river in North Iceland, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its course and the nearest access points.
Can you fish in Svalbarðsá?
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 Svalbarðsá safe to cross?
If Svalbarðsá 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 Svalbarðsá 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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