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North Iceland, Iceland

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Bárðardalur

North Iceland, Iceland

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Bárðardalur is in North Iceland at 65.4814°N, 17.4369°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 842 (Bárðardalursvegur vestri)
Off the main road: 18.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Laugar — 27 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 260 km in a straight line
What else is close: 44 mapped places within 20 km

Bárðardalur weather and conditions

At Bárðardalur in North Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 07:30 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like -1°C), mostly clear, wind 9 m/s gusting to 16 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 43 m (sunrise 06:15, sunset 19:58). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 11 September 2026, 07:30 · source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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 Bárðardalur

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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Bárðardalur — photo by Christian Bickel fingalo · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 de

Photo: Christian Bickel fingalo · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 de

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How do I get to Bárðardalur?

Bárðardalur 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 Bárðardalur?

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 Bárðardalur?

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 Bárðardalur worth visiting?

Bárðardalur 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.Ullarfoss

11 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Aldeyjarfoss

14 km·~16 min drive

The Aldeyjarfoss waterfall is situated in the Highlands of Iceland at the northern part…

#3.Ingvararfoss

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Hrafnabjargafoss

16 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

23 km·~28 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Laugar

27 km·~32 min drive

Laugar's municipal swimming pool per Visit North Iceland — water around 30°C. Not an…

#3.Natural hot pot near Þingeyjarsveit

28 km·~34 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Stóragjá Cave

29 km·~34 min drive

Lava cave hot spring near Mývatn. Grjótagjá's quieter neighbor.

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Kiðagil í Bárðadal

2.5 km·~3 min drive

Camp site in a peaceful and quiet spot in northern Iceland.

#2.CJA camping, Laugar

25 km·~30 min drive

A small quiet in private areas divided campsite on the farm Hjalli, halfway between…

#3.CJA Campsite

25 km·~30 min drive

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

#4.Laugar Camping

27 km·~32 min drive

The campsite at Laugar, Northeast of Iceland. Booking is not allowed before arriving at…

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F843 Dyngjufjöll

14 km·~16 min drive

The forgotten road to Askja

1 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

30 km·~36 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

37 km·~45 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní

37 km·~45 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup

38 km·~46 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Mývatn

21 km·~25 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Fosshóll

23 km·~28 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugar

27 km·~32 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykjahlíð

30 km·~36 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

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Christian Bickel fingalo · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 de
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