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West Iceland, Iceland

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Svartá

West Iceland, Iceland

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Map of Svartá

Svartá is in West Iceland at 64.7022°N, 20.7508°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 550 (Langj.v-Hálsasv.v)
Off the main road: 27.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Reykholt — 26.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 84 km in a straight line
What else is close: 111 mapped places within 20 km

Svartá weather and conditions

At Svartá in West Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), light drizzle, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 13 h 39 m (sunrise 06:30, sunset 20:09). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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West Reykjavík South Coast North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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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

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Photo: Jakub Hałun · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

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Where is Svartá?

Svartá is a river in West Iceland, 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

1Geitá4 km
2Hvítá20 km
3Reykjadalsá26 km
4Syðri-Kvísl31 km
5Þverá41 km

Waterfalls

#1.Lambárfoss

1.1 km·~1 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Veitufoss

3.2 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Bröttuhlíðarfoss

3.6 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Háaleitisfoss

3.8 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Selgil

3.8 km·~5 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

5.7 km·~7 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Englandshverir

21 km·~26 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

23 km·~28 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Húsafell

5.6 km·~7 min drive

The camping site at Husafell is a top site with lots of features. Close to the site you…

#2.Fljótstunga

6.8 km·~8 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Reyðarfellsskógur

9.2 km·~11 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#4.Hverinn, Kleppjárnsreykjum

31 km·~38 min drive

The camp site has 80-100 spots for tents, trailers and RV’s. In 60 spots you’ll find…

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F570 Jökulshálsvegur

15 km·~18 min drive

Mountain road near Snæfellsjökull glacier

1 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin

54 km·~65 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Hyrnan

58 km·~70 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

58 km·~70 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Ljómalind

58 km·~70 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Húsafell

5.6 km·~7 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykholt

26 km·~31 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hreðavatnsskáli

38 km·~46 min drive

Orkan · 303.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Baulan

44 km·~52 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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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
VegagerðinVisitor 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