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Fnjóskadalur

North Iceland, Iceland

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Fnjóskadalur

North Iceland, Iceland

About

Fnjóskadalur is an agricultural valley in northeastern Iceland, approximately 10 km northeast of Akureyri. Fnjóská, a popular salmon angling river and the longest spring-fed river in Iceland, runs through the valley.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Fnjóskadalur is in North Iceland at 65.7333°N, 17.9333°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 1 (Ljósavatnsskarð)
Off the main road: 0.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Sólberg — 6.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 258 km in a straight line
What else is close: 202 mapped places within 20 km

Fnjóskadalur weather and conditions

At Fnjóskadalur in North Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 04:00 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 44 m (sunrise 06:17, sunset 20:00). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 11 September 2026, 04:00 · 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 Fnjóskadalur

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

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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

Fnjóskadalur — photo by Bjarki Sigursveinsson from Ísafjörður, Iceland · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo: Bjarki Sigursveinsson from Ísafjörður, Iceland · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

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How do I get to Fnjóskadalur?

Fnjóskadalur 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 Fnjóskadalur?

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 Fnjóskadalur?

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 Fnjóskadalur worth visiting?

Fnjóskadalur 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.Goðafoss

18 km·~22 min drive

The Waterfall of the Gods. Wide, horseshoe-shaped falls dropping 12 meters. According to…

#2.Geitafoss

19 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Barnafoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Ullarfoss

20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur

7 km·~8 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur

7.4 km·~9 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Þingeyjarsveit

9.5 km·~11 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Akureyri

9.6 km·~12 min drive

Akureyri's municipal swimming pool per Visit North Iceland — water around 43°C, with a…

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Systragil

3.4 km·~4 min drive

The camp site Systragil is in the valley Fnjóskadalur, a short distance from Akureyri. A…

#2.Vaglaskógur

4.1 km·~5 min drive

The camp site Vaglaskógur is in the valley Fnjóskárdalur. The forest Vaglaskógur is the…

#3.Lónsá, Akureyri

11 km·~13 min drive

The camp site Lónsá is located close to highway no 1 when entering Akureyri in the…

#4.Hamrar

12 km·~15 min drive

The camp site Hamrar by Akureyri is an excellent camp site with great facilities and…

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F649 Ófeigsfjarðarvegur

3.6 km·~4 min drive

Road to an abandoned fjord

#2.F843 Dyngjufjöll

25 km·~30 min drive

The forgotten road to Askja

2 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Hagkaup

8.6 km·~10 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

9 km·~11 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

9.3 km·~11 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

9.3 km·~11 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Furuvellir

8.6 km·~10 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Akureyri Tryggvabraut

8.9 km·~11 min drive

N1 · 279.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Akureyri BSO

9 km·~11 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Akureyri

9.1 km·~11 min drive

Olís · 301.9 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

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Bjarki Sigursveinsson from Ísafjörður, Iceland · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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