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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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Map of Fljótsdalur
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64.9755°N, 15.1334°W · East Iceland
Plan your visit
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
Tours near Fljótsdalur
Museumfrom 3.000 ISK · 1 h
Wonders of the Wilderness - Summerfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 h
Relax - The essential Vök Baths experiencefrom 7.690 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Valleys and Waterfallsfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Djúpivogur: Jökulsárlón & Diamond Beach Cruise Tourfrom 29.550 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Mjóifjörður Super Jeep Tour - Eskifjörðurfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Wild Reindeer Experiencefrom 36.500 ISK · 4 h
Streiti Coastlinefrom 17.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Northern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell 3 hours Easy Level Glacier Hikefrom 14.613 ISK · 3 h
Ice Cave Discoveryfrom 34.900 ISK · 6 hAll 1,631 toursBy activity and regionFljótsdalur weather and conditions
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2°Covercast · feels -1°C2 m/swind8 h 38 mdaylight · 08:26 – 17:03
Tonight
Northern lights forecast by region
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,631 tours
Cars & campers
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Suðurdalur7 km - 2Leirudalur18 km
- 3Geitdalur19 km
- 4Sanddalur23 km
- 5Faxagil24 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
Fuel
- 1Hallormsstaður23 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2Skjöldólfsstaðir38 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 3
Reyðarfjörður43 km · 308.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
- Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours 
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.491 ISK · 3 hours
Frequently
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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.
Data & sources
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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
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