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Syðri-Kvísl

West Iceland, Iceland
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Syðri-Kvísl

West Iceland, Iceland

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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Syðri-Kvísl

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Waterfalls

#1.Fosskotsfoss
9.1 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#2.Kambsfoss
21 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#3.Norðlingafoss
22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Kambafoss
22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð
32 km·~38 min drive

Hot pot in nature. Naturally heated, no facilities. Check conditions before going.

#2.Selgil
33 km·~39 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Respect the nature around it.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra
34 km·~41 min drive

Natural hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Respect the nature around…

#4.Natural hot pot near Húnaþing vestra
35 km·~42 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Fljótstunga
26 km·~32 min drive

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

#2.Borðeyri
29 km·~35 min drive

The camp site in the village borðeyri is in a flat area with windbreaks sheltering from…

#3.Camping Borðeyri
30 km·~36 min drive

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

#4.Húsafell
32 km·~38 min drive

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

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga
47 km·~56 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð
49 km·~58 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Hyrnan
73 km·~88 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Ljómalind
73 km·~88 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Staðarskáli
23 km·~28 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Húsafell
32 km·~38 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugarbakki
39 km·~46 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykholt
43 km·~52 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near West Iceland

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Where is Syðri-Kvísl?
Syðri-Kvísl 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 Syðri-Kvísl?
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 Syðri-Kvísl safe to cross?
If Syðri-Kvísl 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 Syðri-Kvísl 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.

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