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Highlands, Iceland

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Grágæsadalur

Highlands, Iceland

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Grágæsadalur is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.8743°N, 16.1961°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Nearest town: Nesjahverfi — 77.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 287 km in a straight line
What else is close: 31 mapped places within 20 km

Grágæsadalur weather and conditions

At Grágæsadalur in Highlands, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like -3°C), overcast, wind 11 m/s gusting to 17 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 40 m (sunrise 06:12, sunset 19:52). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Grágæsadalur

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

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How do I get to Grágæsadalur?

Grágæsadalur 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 Grágæsadalur?

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 Grágæsadalur?

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 Grágæsadalur worth visiting?

Grágæsadalur 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.Töfrafoss

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#2.Skínandi

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Sauðárfoss

16 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Hverfandi

21 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Laugarvallalaug

25 km·~30 min drive

Water hot spring

#2.Víti

31 km·~38 min drive

Water hot spring

#3.Víti Askja

32 km·~38 min drive

Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…

#4.Hveragil

33 km·~39 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli

25 km·~30 min drive

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

#2.Drekaskáli

26 km·~32 min drive

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

#3.Drekaskáli Warden Cabin

27 km·~32 min drive

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

#4.Snæfell

27 km·~33 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F902 Kverkfjallaleið

7.4 km·~9 min drive

Kverkfjallaleið

#2.F905 Arnardalsleið

13 km·~16 min drive

The scenic route to Askja

#3.F903 Hvannalindavegur

18 km·~21 min drive

Road to an oasis in the middle of nothing

#4.F899 Flateyjardalsvegur

20 km·~24 min drive

Northern highland road to a lonely beach

4 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

84 km·~100 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

92 km·~110 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

94 km·~112 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

94 km·~113 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Möðrudalur

64 km·~77 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Skjöldólfsstaðir

70 km·~85 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Hallormsstaður

73 km·~87 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Nesjar

77 km·~92 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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.

OpenStreetMapVisitor 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