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Svínadalsá

Reykjavík Area, Iceland

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RiverReykjavík Area

Svínadalsá

Reykjavík Area, Iceland

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Svínadalsá is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.2881°N, 21.4600°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 461 (Meðalfellsvegur ofan Hjalla)
Off the main road: 0.7 km from Route 48
Nearest town: Reykjavíkurborg — 16.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 28 km in a straight line
What else is close: 502 mapped places within 20 km

Svínadalsá weather and conditions

At Svínadalsá in Reykjavik, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 4°C), mostly clear, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 37 m (sunrise 06:34, sunset 20:11). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Reykjavík South Coast West 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 Svínadalsá

Free cancellation

Small groups

Lagoons & spa

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

A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

So often our customers ask for something different.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

Duration11 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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323.999 ISK

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Where is Svínadalsá?

Svínadalsá is a river in Reykjavík Area, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its course and the nearest access points.

Can you fish in Svínadalsá?

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 Svínadalsá safe to cross?

If Svínadalsá 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 Svínadalsá 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

1Elliðaár26 km
2Reykjadalsá30 km
3Ölfusá43 km

Waterfalls

#1.Pokafoss

1.6 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Mígandi

5.1 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Þórufoss

5.3 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Folaldafoss

5.5 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur

11 km·~13 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær

13 km·~16 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit

15 km·~18 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Mosfellsbær

17 km·~21 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Hjalli

4.4 km·~5 min drive

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

#2.Bjarteyjarsandur

12 km·~15 min drive

Bjarteyjarsandur is a farm in the fjord Hvalfjörður. A small and family friendly camp…

#3.Mosskógar

15 km·~18 min drive

The Mosskogar camping site is located in a peaceful grove in Mosfellsdalur.

#4.Mosfellsbær

15 km·~18 min drive

The camp site in Mosfellsbær has good facilities for tents, folding campers, trailers and…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

18 km·~21 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

18 km·~21 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

18 km·~21 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup

22 km·~26 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Ferstikla

15 km·~18 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Grundartangi

17 km·~21 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Bjarkarholt

18 km·~21 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Mosfellsbær

18 km·~21 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.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 →

#2.A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

8 hours

So often our customers ask for something different.

from 195.000 ISKView tour →

#3.A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

11 hours

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

from 323.999 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjavík Area

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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