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Haukadalur

Highlands, Iceland

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Haukadalur is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.3130°N, 20.3120°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 35 (Múli-Gullfoss)
Off the main road: 0.5 km from Route 35
Nearest town: Bláskógabyggð — 5.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 81 km in a straight line
What else is close: 223 mapped places within 20 km

Haukadalur weather and conditions

At Haukadalur in Highlands, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:45 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 37 m (sunrise 06:29, sunset 20:07). 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 Haukadalur

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

Photos & videos

Haukadalur — photo by Diego Delso · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Diego Delso · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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How do I get to Haukadalur?

Haukadalur 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 Haukadalur?

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 Haukadalur?

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 Haukadalur worth visiting?

Haukadalur 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.Dimmufoss

6.4 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Gullfoss

9.3 km·~11 min drive

Iceland's most visited waterfall. Two massive drops cascade into a rugged canyon, with…

#3.Faxi

9.8 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#4.Brúarfoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Óþerrishola

500 m

Natural hot spring

#2.Konungshver

500 m

mountain in Iceland [Icelandic info]: Norðvestur frá Blesa er Konungshver (9) . Hann…

#3.Móri

500 m

Natural hot spring

#4.Sísjóðandi

500 m

Vestan við Þykkvuhveri er Sísjóðandi (29). Hann er mjög heitur og sýður mikið á köflum,…

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Geysir, Haukadal

500 m

The camp site at Geysir in Haukadal is located next to the famous geyser Geysir and is…

#2.Skjól

3.8 km·~5 min drive

Skjól Camping is a new camp site close to the famous Geysir hot spring. It is surrounded…

#3.Úthlíð, Biskupstungu

7.5 km·~9 min drive

The camp site Uthlid at Biskupstungur has much to offer. You will find a swimming pool, a…

#4.Tjaldsvæði Úthlíð

7.5 km·~9 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

20 km·~24 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin

23 km·~28 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup Sérvara

53 km·~63 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

53 km·~63 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Geysir

500 m

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Brautarhóll

17 km·~20 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flúðir

20 km·~24 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Laugarvatn

23 km·~28 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.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Diego Delso · 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