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North Iceland, Iceland

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Flateyjardalur

North Iceland, Iceland

About

Flateyjardalur is a valley in northern Iceland by Skjálfandi bay on the Flateyjarskagi peninsula. The valley stretches from the coast and south to Fnjóskadalur valley.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Map of Flateyjardalur

Flateyjardalur is in North Iceland at 66.0747°N, 17.8607°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road F899 (Flateyjardalsvegur)
Off the main road: 19.2 km from Route 83
Nearest town: Grenivík — 21.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 287 km in a straight line
What else is close: 59 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.

Flateyjardalur weather and conditions

At Flateyjardalur in North Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 3°C), mostly clear, wind 4 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 45 m (sunrise 06:16, 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 Flateyjardalur

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

Flateyjardalur — photo by Berserkur · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Berserkur · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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How do I get to Flateyjardalur?

Flateyjardalur 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 Flateyjardalur?

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 Flateyjardalur?

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 Flateyjardalur worth visiting?

Flateyjardalur 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.Æðarfossar

23 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Landsendafoss

23 km·~28 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Skeifárfoss

28 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Mígandifoss

30 km·~36 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Grýtubakkahreppur

20 km·~24 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Ostakarið

23 km·~28 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík

23 km·~28 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Goldfish Pond

24 km·~28 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Grenivík

20 km·~24 min drive

The camp site at Grenivík is located in a good location in northern Iceland. The…

#2.Ártún

21 km·~25 min drive

The town of Grenivík is only a short distance from Ártún. At Grenivík you can find a…

#3.Húsavík

23 km·~28 min drive

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

#4.Tjaldsvæðið á Húsavík

23 km·~28 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Jónsabúð

20 km·~24 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

24 km·~28 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

24 km·~28 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

32 km·~39 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Grenivík

20 km·~24 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Húsavík

23 km·~28 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Árskógssandur

27 km·~32 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Dalvík

32 km·~39 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 · Berserkur · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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