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Fljótsdalur

East Iceland, Iceland

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ValleyEast Iceland

Fljótsdalur

East Iceland, Iceland

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Fljótsdalur is a valley in east Iceland, formed by the Lagarfljót River. Lake Lagarfljót and the city of Egilsstaðir are north of the valley.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Fljótsdalur is in East Iceland at 64.9755°N, 15.1334°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 23.5 km from Route 95
Nearest town: Reyðarfjörður — 43.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 338 km in a straight line
What else is close: 80 mapped places within 20 km

Fljótsdalur weather and conditions

At Fljótsdalur in East Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 3°C), overcast, wind 8 m/s gusting to 14 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 40 m (sunrise 06:07, sunset 19:47). 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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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 Fljótsdalur

Free cancellation

Small groups

Culture & city

Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

Duration5 hours

HighlightsEast Iceland

Blue Ice Discovery

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSoutheast Iceland

Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSoutheast Iceland

Photos & videos

Fljótsdalur — photo by Bjarki Sigursveinsson · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Photo: Bjarki Sigursveinsson · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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How do I get to Fljótsdalur?

Fljótsdalur is a valley in East 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 Fljótsdalur?

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 Fljótsdalur?

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 Fljótsdalur worth visiting?

Fljótsdalur is one of East 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

km column = your drive

1Suðurdalur7 km
2Leirudalur18 km
3Geitdalur19 km
4Sanddalur23 km
5Faxagil24 km

Waterfalls

#1.Strútsfoss

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#2.Tófufoss

12 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Faxi

13 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Stuðlafoss

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near East Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Laugarfell Hot Pots

14 km·~17 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Hveragil

20 km·~24 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Laugarvallalaug

30 km·~36 min drive

Water hot spring

#4.Laugavallalaug

34 km·~41 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near East Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hengifoss

9.4 km·~11 min drive

The camp site Hengifoss is in a great location in Eastern Iceland. The camp site has cold…

#2.Laugarfell Campsite

14 km·~17 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#3.Hallormsstaður Atlavík

21 km·~26 min drive

Atlavík is next to the populated area Hallormsstaður. There are many small and large flat…

#4.Stuðlagil Canyon Camping

23 km·~27 min drive

There is space for up to 100 people, toilet, shower, area for washing dishes. If guest…

4 campsites near East Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F936 Þórdalsheiðarvegur

11 km·~14 min drive

Power line service road

#2.F946 Loðmundarfjarðarvegur

17 km·~21 min drive

Mountain road to a fjord cabin nobody visits

2 f-roads near East Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

43 km·~52 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

46 km·~56 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

47 km·~56 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

53 km·~64 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hallormsstaður

23 km·~27 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Skjöldólfsstaðir

38 km·~46 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Reyðarfjörður

43 km·~51 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Egilsstaðir

46 km·~56 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near East Iceland

Tours

#1.Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour

5 hours

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

from 42.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Blue Ice Discovery

4 hours

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

from 24.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike

3 hours

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

from 15.309 ISKView tour →

3 tours near East Iceland

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Bjarki Sigursveinsson · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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