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Svartá is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.2622°N, 19.8878°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road
13.6 km from Route 35
Nearest town
Bláskógabyggð — 24.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
100 km in a straight line
What else is close
95 mapped places within 20 km

Svartá weather and conditions

At Svartá in Highlands, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:45 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -3°C), light rain, wind 5 m/s, 0.5 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 13 h 37 m (sunrise 06:28, sunset 20:05). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 11 September 2026, 13:45 · source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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

  1. 1Særingsdalskvísl1 km
  2. 2Fossá11 km
  3. 3Svartá11 km
  4. 4Hvítá20 km
  5. 5Svíná22 km

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur
12 km·~14 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Kúalaug
20 km·~24 min drive

Two small natural pools near Geysir, around 40°C. No facilities. Delicate surroundings -…

#3.Sóði
21 km·~25 min drive

Sóði (26) er sunnan við Smið, mikill goshver.Hann gaus fyrst 1940. Þá ræsti Sigurður hann…

#4.Smiður
21 km·~25 min drive

Helztur þeirra er Smiður (24), með fallegri hrúðurskál. Hann fékk nafn 1907, þegar verið…

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Skjól
18 km·~21 min drive

Skjól Camping is a new camp site close to the famous Geysir hot spring. It is surrounded…

#2.Sandártunga
18 km·~21 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Weather…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga
18 km·~21 min drive

The campsite is divided into several clearings, surrounded by trees, and renowned for its…

#4.Geysir, Haukadal
21 km·~25 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.Krambúð
26 km·~31 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin
41 km·~49 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
54 km·~64 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan
59 km·~71 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Geysir
21 km·~25 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Flúðir
26 km·~31 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Brautarhóll
29 km·~35 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hrauneyjar
30 km·~36 min drive

Olís · 315.8 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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