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Highlands, Iceland

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Svartá

Highlands, Iceland

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Svartá is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.9358°N, 16.4853°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Nearest town: Vogar við Mývatn — 79.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 275 km in a straight line
What else is close: 59 mapped places within 20 km

Svartá weather and conditions

At Svartá in Highlands, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 09:45 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like -3°C), clear, wind 10 m/s gusting to 15 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 40 m (sunrise 06:13, sunset 19:53). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 11 September 2026, 09:45 · source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Svartá

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

Photos & videos

Photo: Jakub Hałun · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

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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

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Waterfalls

#1.Skínandi

150 m

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Drekafoss

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Gljúfrasmiður

28 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Sauðárfoss

29 km·~35 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Víti

17 km·~20 min drive

Water hot spring

#2.Víti Askja

17 km·~21 min drive

Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…

#3.Laugarvallalaug

35 km·~42 min drive

Water hot spring

#4.Hveragil

44 km·~53 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Drekaskáli

13 km·~15 min drive

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

#2.Drekaskáli Warden Cabin

13 km·~16 min drive

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

#3.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli

22 km·~26 min drive

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

#4.Herðubreiðarlindir

31 km·~37 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F894 Öskjuvatnsvegur

16 km·~19 min drive

Final bumpy kilometers to Askja

#2.F88 Öskjuleið

18 km·~21 min drive

Shortcut to Askja caldera

#3.F899 Flateyjardalsvegur

20 km·~24 min drive

Northern highland road to a lonely beach

#4.F980 Kollumúlavegur

21 km·~25 min drive

One of Iceland's deepest river crossings

4 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

81 km·~97 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

97 km·~117 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

104 km·~125 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

107 km·~128 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Möðrudalur

62 km·~74 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Mývatn

75 km·~90 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Skjöldólfsstaðir

77 km·~92 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykjahlíð

81 km·~97 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.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Jakub Hałun · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
OpenStreetMapVisitor 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