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North Iceland, Iceland
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Bjargadalur

North Iceland, Iceland

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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
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BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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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 Bjargadalur

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.Skeifárfoss
22 km·~26 min drive

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

#2.Æðarfossar
22 km·~27 min drive

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

Æðarfossar
#3.Hólmárfossar
23 km·~28 min drive

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

#4.Réttarfoss
25 km·~30 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.Goldfish Pond
20 km·~24 min drive

Hot spring in North Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík
20 km·~25 min drive

Natural hot spring. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Best with few people.

#3.Ystihver
21 km·~25 min drive

Wild hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Best with few people.

#4.Ostakarið
21 km·~25 min drive

Hot spring in North Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Ásbyrgi - Vesturdalur
17 km·~21 min drive

The western valley has one of two camp sites in the national park its only for tents. The…

#2.Ásbyrgi
20 km·~24 min drive

Asbyrgi is one of two camp sites in the national park in Jokulsargljufrum. The second…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið á Húsavík
20 km·~25 min drive

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

#4.Húsavík
20 km·~25 min drive

The camp site is in a great location. From Húsavík is a short distance to visit some of…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó
20 km·~24 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð
20 km·~24 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Verslunin Skerjakolla
41 km·~49 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Jónsabúð
57 km·~69 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Húsavík
20 km·~24 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Ásbyrgi
20 km·~25 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugar
36 km·~43 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykjahlíð
38 km·~46 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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How do I get to Bjargadalur?
Bjargadalur 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 Bjargadalur?
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 Bjargadalur?
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 Bjargadalur worth visiting?
Bjargadalur 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.

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