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North Iceland, Iceland

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Bakdalur

North Iceland, Iceland

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Bakdalur is in North Iceland at 65.7411°N, 19.8767°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 4.4 km from Route 73
Nearest town: Sauðárkrókur — 10.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 202 km in a straight line
What else is close: 98 mapped places within 20 km

Bakdalur weather and conditions

At Bakdalur in North Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 8 m/s gusting to 13 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 44 m (sunrise 06:24, sunset 20:08). 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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North Reykjavík South Coast West 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 Bakdalur

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

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How do I get to Bakdalur?

Bakdalur 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 Bakdalur?

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 Bakdalur?

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 Bakdalur worth visiting?

Bakdalur 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

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Waterfalls

#1.Hverfjallsfoss

32 km·~39 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Ketubjörg

34 km·~41 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Reykjafoss

36 km·~43 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Háifoss

43 km·~51 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Sauðárkrókur

11 km·~13 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

17 km·~20 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Blönduós

21 km·~25 min drive

Natural geothermal hot spring near Blönduós, North Iceland — a wild roadside soak by the…

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Skagaströnd

22 km·~27 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið á Sauðárkróki

10 km·~12 min drive

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

#2.Sauðárkrókur

10 km·~13 min drive

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

#3.Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug

17 km·~20 min drive

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

#4.Hegranes

18 km·~22 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Hlíðarkaup

11 km·~13 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Skagfirðingabúð

11 km·~13 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

21 km·~25 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

62 km·~75 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Sauðárkrókur

11 km·~13 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt

11 km·~14 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Blönduós

20 km·~24 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Skagaströnd

22 km·~26 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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.

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