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Kolgrafardalur

East Iceland, Iceland
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Kolgrafardalur

East Iceland, Iceland

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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
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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 Kolgrafardalur

Free cancellationSmall groups
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Glacier lagoon

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.

Duration14 hours
PickupReykjavík
HighlightsSouth Iceland
StopsHot springs
From
27.990 kr
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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.Bólstaðafoss
7.2 km·~9 min drive

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

#2.Bergárfoss
21 km·~25 min drive

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

#3.Innstifoss
29 km·~35 min drive

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

#4.Skútafoss
29 km·~35 min drive

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

Skútafoss
4 waterfalls near East Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Hoffell Hot Tubs
9.5 km·~11 min drive

Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður
10 km·~12 min drive

Natural pool. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Check conditions before going.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Höfn
21 km·~25 min drive

Natural hot spring. Off the tourist path. Bring your own towel.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Fljótsdalshreppur
58 km·~70 min drive

Wild hot spring. Naturally heated, no facilities. Respect the nature around it.

4 hot springs near East Iceland

Campsites

#1.Haukafell
3.7 km·~4 min drive

Haukafell is a remote camping site in the southeast of Iceland. This area is a hidden gem…

#2.Myllulækur
14 km·~17 min drive

New campsite located 12km from Höfn in Hornafjörður with a beautiful mountain view.

#3.Tjaldsvæðið Höfn í Hornafirði
21 km·~25 min drive

Tjaldsvæðið er við innkeyrsluna inn í bæinn. Margar flatir og pallar. Rúmgott með miklu…

#4.Múlaskáli
28 km·~33 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

4 campsites near East Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó
21 km·~25 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin
68 km·~82 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfjelagið
87 km·~105 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan
97 km·~116 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Nesjar
16 km·~19 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Höfn
21 km·~25 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Djúpivogur
68 km·~82 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Fagurhólsmýri
76 km·~91 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near East Iceland

Tours

#1.Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
14 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.

from 21,990 krView tour →
#2.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

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

from 32,990 krView tour →
2 tours near East Iceland

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How do I get to Kolgrafardalur?
Kolgrafardalur is a valley in East 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 Kolgrafardalur?
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 Kolgrafardalur?
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 Kolgrafardalur worth visiting?
Kolgrafardalur is one of East 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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