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Kaldidalur

West Iceland, Iceland

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Kaldidalur is in West Iceland at 64.5495°N, 20.8195°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 550 (Kaldidalur)
Off the main road: 14.6 km from Route 52
Nearest town: Reykholt — 26.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 70 km in a straight line
What else is close: 134 mapped places within 20 km

Kaldidalur weather and conditions

At Kaldidalur in West Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -3°C), drizzle, wind 6 m/s gusting to 10 m/s, 0.2 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 13 h 38 m (sunrise 06:31, sunset 20:09). 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 Kaldidalur

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Kaldidalur — photo by Kevin Hadley · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Kevin Hadley · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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How do I get to Kaldidalur?

Kaldidalur 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 Kaldidalur?

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 Kaldidalur?

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 Kaldidalur worth visiting?

Kaldidalur 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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Skútafoss

11 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Leirárfoss

12 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Ósfossar

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Gnýpufoss

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Selgil

16 km·~19 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

17 km·~20 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Krosslaug

19 km·~23 min drive

Krosslaug is a small 42°C natural hot spring in West Iceland, used mostly by locals…

#4.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

24 km·~29 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Húsafell

17 km·~20 min drive

The camping site at Husafell is a top site with lots of features. Close to the site you…

#2.Reyðarfellsskógur

17 km·~21 min drive

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

#3.Fljótstunga

22 km·~27 min drive

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

#4.Hverinn, Kleppjárnsreykjum

30 km·~36 min drive

The camp site has 80-100 spots for tents, trailers and RV’s. In 60 spots you’ll find…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin

37 km·~45 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

52 km·~63 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Ljómalind

52 km·~63 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hyrnan

52 km·~63 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Húsafell

17 km·~20 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykholt

25 km·~31 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Geysir

36 km·~44 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Laugarvatn

37 km·~45 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Kevin Hadley · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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