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Vestari Héraðsvötn

North Iceland, Iceland
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Vestari Héraðsvötn

North Iceland, Iceland

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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 Vestari Héraðsvötn

Free cancellationSmall groups
Akureyri Whale Watching
North

Akureyri Whale Watching

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

Duration3 hours
PickupAkureyri
HighlightsEyjafjörður
TypeBoat tour
From
14.500 kr
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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.Reykjafoss
17 km·~20 min drive

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

Reykjafoss
#2.Bólugilsfoss
24 km·~29 min drive

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

#3.Ingjaldsfossar
28 km·~34 min drive

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

#4.Háaleitisfoss
35 km·~42 min drive

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

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður
9.6 km·~12 min drive

Geothermal spot. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Worth seeking out.

#2.Natural hot pot near Sauðárkrókur
14 km·~17 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#3.Fosslaug
17 km·~20 min drive

Wild hot spring. Naturally heated, no facilities. Check conditions before going.

#4.Lýsulaugar
18 km·~22 min drive

Hot spring in West Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Varmahlíð
9.7 km·~12 min drive

The campsite in Varmahlid is a family friendly campsite placed at the foot of the hill of…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið Varmahlíð
9.8 km·~12 min drive

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

#3.Hegranes
11 km·~13 min drive

The camp site at Hegranes is only for groups. Your group can have its private camp site…

#4.Sauðárkrókur
14 km·~17 min drive

Saudarkrokur campsite is located in the center of the town just next to the swimming pool…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Hlíðarkaup
13 km·~16 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Skagfirðingabúð
14 km·~16 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
37 km·~45 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus
61 km·~74 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Varmahlíð
9.6 km·~12 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Sauðárkrókur
14 km·~16 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt
14 km·~16 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Hofsós
29 km·~35 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.Akureyri Whale Watching
3 hours·Pickup Akureyri

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

from 11,990 krView tour →
#2.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

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

from 32,990 krView tour →
2 tours near North Iceland

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Where is Vestari Héraðsvötn?
Vestari Héraðsvötn is a river in North Iceland, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its course and the nearest access points.
Can you fish in Vestari Héraðsvötn?
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 Vestari Héraðsvötn safe to cross?
If Vestari Héraðsvötn 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 Vestari Héraðsvötn 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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