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Haukadalur

West Iceland, Iceland
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Haukadalur

West Iceland, Iceland

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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Haukadalur

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Norðlingafoss
13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#2.Kambafoss
13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#3.Hörtlafoss
24 km·~29 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Hamrafoss
24 km·~29 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Hamrafoss
4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Grafarlaug
13 km·~16 min drive

Hot spring in West Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#2.Natural hot pot near Dalabyggð
18 km·~22 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra
25 km·~30 min drive

Natural hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Respect the nature around…

#4.Natural hot pot near Húnaþing vestra
25 km·~30 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Sælureiturinn Árblik
13 km·~16 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#2.Sælukotið Árblik
13 km·~16 min drive

Árblik is about 12 km south of Budardalur close to road nr. 60. In Árblik there is a café…

#3.Búðardalur
18 km·~22 min drive

The Budardalur camping site is located within a beautiful grove. When arriving from the…

#4.Borðeyri
21 km·~25 min drive

The camp site in the village borðeyri is in a flat area with windbreaks sheltering from…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
18 km·~22 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga
42 km·~51 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus
63 km·~75 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Hyrnan
63 km·~76 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Staðarskáli
17 km·~20 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Búðardalur
18 km·~22 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Hreðavatnsskáli
34 km·~41 min drive

Orkan · 303.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Laugarbakki
37 km·~45 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near West Iceland

Frequently
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How do I get to Haukadalur?
Haukadalur is a valley in West 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 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 West 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.

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