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Eyjafjarðardalur

Highlands, Iceland

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Eyjafjarðardalur

Highlands, Iceland

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Eyjafjarðardalur is in the Highlands, Iceland at 65.2386°N, 18.2381°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road F821 (Sprengis/Eyjafj.)
Off the main road: 32.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hrafnagil — 39.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 214 km in a straight line
What else is close: 23 mapped places within 20 km

Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Eyjafjarðardalur weather and conditions

At Eyjafjarðardalur in Highlands, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 2°C), overcast, wind 5 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 41 m (sunrise 06:19, sunset 20:01). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 11 September 2026, 13:00 · 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 Eyjafjarðardalur

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

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

Photos & videos

Eyjafjarðardalur — photo by Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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How do I get to Eyjafjarðardalur?

Eyjafjarðardalur is a valley in Highlands. 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 Eyjafjarðardalur?

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 Eyjafjarðardalur?

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 Eyjafjarðardalur worth visiting?

Eyjafjarðardalur is one of Highlands’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.Runufoss

28 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Hrafnabjargafoss

43 km·~52 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Háaleitisfoss

44 km·~52 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Aldeyjarfoss

44 km·~53 min drive

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

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Laugafell

24 km·~29 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Eyjafjarðarsveit

38 km·~45 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Reykjafoss Warm Waterfall

38 km·~45 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Natural hot pot near Eyjafjarðarsveit

38 km·~46 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Laugafell

24 km·~29 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#2.Tjaldsvæði Eyjafjarðarsveitar

38 km·~45 min drive

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

#3.Eyjafjarðarsveit

38 km·~46 min drive

The camp site at Eyjafjarðarsveit is located in the fjord Eyjafjörður. The facilities are…

#4.Engimýri

39 km·~47 min drive

Motorhome and caravan site, with electric connections, water, and wc tank emtying…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F821 Eyjafjarðarleið

7.3 km·~9 min drive

Climb from sea level to 926m

#2.F752 Skagafjarðarleið

14 km·~17 min drive

Northern approach to Sprengisandur

2 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

48 km·~58 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Fisk Kompaní

48 km·~58 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

49 km·~59 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

49 km·~59 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Kjarnagata

48 km·~58 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Akureyri Leiruvegur

48 km·~58 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Mýrarvegur

49 km·~59 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Akureyri BSO

50 km·~60 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

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.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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