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North Iceland, Iceland

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Heljardalur

North Iceland, Iceland

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Heljardalur is in North Iceland at 65.7972°N, 18.9778°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 14.9 km from Route 82
Nearest town: Hólar — 9.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 230 km in a straight line
What else is close: 152 mapped places within 20 km

Heljardalur weather and conditions

At Heljardalur in North Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 1°C), clear, wind 7 m/s gusting to 12 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 44 m (sunrise 06:21, sunset 20:05). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 11 September 2026, 13:00 · 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 Heljardalur

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

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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How do I get to Heljardalur?

Heljardalur 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 Heljardalur?

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 Heljardalur?

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 Heljardalur worth visiting?

Heljardalur 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

km column = your drive

1Kolbeinsdalur4 km
2Skíðadalur5 km
3Vatnsdalur (Northeastern Region, Iceland)8 km
4Unadalur11 km
5Hvarfdalur13 km

Waterfalls

#1.Ingjaldsfossar

6.3 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Holárfoss

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Reykjafoss

21 km·~25 min drive

Up in North Iceland where the landscapes get wild. Worth seeking out if you're exploring…

#4.Þverá;waterfull

25 km·~30 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

9.4 km·~11 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Lýsulaugar

14 km·~17 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.hot spring

22 km·~26 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Skatalaug

23 km·~27 min drive

Hot spring in Capital Region. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæði á Hólum í Hjaltadal

9.2 km·~11 min drive

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

#2.Hólar í Hjaltadal

9.5 km·~11 min drive

The campsite in Holar is one of the most interesting campsites in Iceland due to the long…

#3.Hofsós

22 km·~27 min drive

Hofsos campsite is placed in the middle of the quiet litle town of Hofsos, just beside…

#4.Hegranes

24 km·~29 min drive

The camp site at Hegranes is only for groups. Your group can have its private camp site…

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F66 Kollafjarðarheiði

24 km·~29 min drive

Only road across central Westfjords

1 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

28 km·~34 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Skagfirðingabúð

31 km·~37 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Hlíðarkaup

31 km·~38 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Jónsabúð

40 km·~48 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hofsós

23 km·~27 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Dalvík

28 km·~33 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt

30 km·~36 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Sauðárkrókur

31 km·~37 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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.

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