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Austurdalur

North Iceland, Iceland

About

Austurdalur is a valley in interior Skagafjörður, Iceland. The Austari-Jökulsá, one of the two sources of one of the Héraðsvötn's forks, runs through it.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Map of Austurdalur

Austurdalur is in North Iceland at 65.3213°N, 18.9618°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 12.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Varmahlíð — 34.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 193 km in a straight line
What else is close: 41 mapped places within 20 km

Austurdalur weather and conditions

At Austurdalur in North Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 2°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s gusting to 12 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 42 m (sunrise 06:22, sunset 20:04). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 11 September 2026, 12:45 · source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Austurdalur

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Austurdalur — photo by Sigurdur Jonsson · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Photo: Sigurdur Jonsson · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

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How do I get to Austurdalur?

Austurdalur is a valley in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some valleys are reached by F-roads that need a 4×4 and open only in summer, while roadside valleys suit any car.

When is the best time to visit Austurdalur?

Lowland valleys are accessible year-round, though winter brings short daylight and snow. Highland valleys are best in summer (roughly late June to early September), when mountain roads open and rivers drop. Weather in valleys can differ from the surrounding uplands — carry layers.

Can I hike in Austurdalur?

Many Icelandic valleys have walking routes along the valley floor or up the surrounding slopes. Conditions vary — tell someone your route, check the forecast, and treat highland tracks as serious terrain. There are no staffed facilities in most valleys.

Is Austurdalur worth visiting?

Austurdalur is one of North Iceland’s valleys. Iceland’s valleys range from saga-history farmland and wooded floors to raw highland troughs — use the map and directions on this page to decide whether it fits your route.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Runufoss

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Bólugilsfoss

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Reykjafoss

27 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Háaleitisfoss

30 km·~36 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Reykjafoss Warm Waterfall

11 km·~13 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Natural hot pot near Skagafjörður

24 km·~29 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

24 km·~29 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Fosslaug

27 km·~33 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Himnasvalir

12 km·~15 min drive

Himnasvalir is a camp site and mobile home site in the heart of they valley Norðurárdalur…

#2.Bakkaflöt tjaldsvæði

24 km·~29 min drive

Next to the river Svartá, we have a beautiful campsite with Mountain View and lovely…

#3.Lambeyri

24 km·~29 min drive

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

#4.Tjaldsvæðið Steinsstöðum

24 km·~29 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

55 km·~66 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Fisk Kompaní

55 km·~66 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

55 km·~67 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Hlíðarkaup

56 km·~67 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Varmahlíð

34 km·~41 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Kjarnagata

55 km·~66 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Akureyri Hlíðarbraut

56 km·~67 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Sauðárkrókur

56 km·~67 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Sigurdur Jonsson · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
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