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Svartá
About
The Svartá river is a spring creek on the inner, western side of Skagafjörður, Iceland. A considerable amount of spring water runs in the river up to the highland where it then begins to resemble a direct run-off river as it flows on.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
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Waterfalls
A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
Hot Springs
Geothermal spot. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Worth seeking out.
Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.
Hot spring in West Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.
Wild hot spring. Naturally heated, no facilities. Check conditions before going.
Campsites
The camp site at Hegranes is only for groups. Your group can have its private camp site…
The campsite in Varmahlid is a family friendly campsite placed at the foot of the hill of…
North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…
Saudarkrokur campsite is located in the center of the town just next to the swimming pool…
Supermarkets
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Wikimedia Commons
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
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