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Karlsdalur

West Iceland, Iceland

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Karlsdalur

West Iceland, Iceland

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Karlsdalur is in West Iceland at 64.7667°N, 21.4500°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 522 (Þverárhlíðarvegur)
Off the main road: 3.9 km from Route 60
Nearest town: Bifröst — 4.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 73 km in a straight line
What else is close: 129 mapped places within 20 km

Karlsdalur weather and conditions

At Karlsdalur in West Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 2°C), light rain, wind 3 m/s gusting to 7 m/s, 0.6 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 13 h 39 m (sunrise 06:33, sunset 20:12). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 11 September 2026, 12:45 · source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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 Karlsdalur

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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How do I get to Karlsdalur?

Karlsdalur 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 Karlsdalur?

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 Karlsdalur?

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 Karlsdalur worth visiting?

Karlsdalur 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.Glanni

4.8 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Laxfoss

6.9 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Bjarnafoss

9.4 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Hamrafoss

11 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

4.8 km·~6 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

11 km·~13 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Árhver

13 km·~15 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Englandshverir

13 km·~16 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Varmaland

11 km·~13 min drive

The camp site at Varmaland is a big and spacious area and is well suitable for groups and…

#2.Hverinn, Kleppjárnsreykjum

13 km·~15 min drive

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

#3.Fossatún

20 km·~24 min drive

Fossatún is located between Borgarnes and Reykholt in Borgarfjörður. The environment and…

#4.Reyðarfellsskógur

25 km·~30 min drive

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

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F570 Jökulshálsvegur

20 km·~24 min drive

Mountain road near Snæfellsjökull glacier

#2.F508 Skorradalsvegur

22 km·~27 min drive

Power line road with hidden waterfalls

2 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Hyrnan

33 km·~40 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Ljómalind

33 km·~40 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

33 km·~40 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

33 km·~40 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hreðavatnsskáli

4.3 km·~5 min drive

Orkan · 303.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykholt

14 km·~17 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Baulan

14 km·~17 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Húsafell

29 km·~34 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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.

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