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Mjóidalur

North Iceland, Iceland

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Mjóidalur

North Iceland, Iceland

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Mjóidalur is in North Iceland at 65.7656°N, 20.0606°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 73 (Þverárfjall)
Off the main road: 0.3 km from Route 73
Nearest town: Skagaströnd — 12.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 201 km in a straight line
What else is close: 85 mapped places within 20 km

Mjóidalur weather and conditions

At Mjóidalur in North Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 2°C), clear, wind 8 m/s gusting to 14 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 44 m (sunrise 06:25, 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 Mjóidalur

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

Photos & videos

Photo: Generalstabens Topografiske Afdeling (1921) · Wikimedia Commons · DGA map

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How do I get to Mjóidalur?

Mjóidalur 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 Mjóidalur?

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 Mjóidalur?

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 Mjóidalur worth visiting?

Mjóidalur 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

Waterfalls

#1.Hverfjallsfoss

29 km·~35 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Ketubjörg

31 km·~37 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Háifoss

36 km·~43 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Stórhólsfoss

37 km·~44 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skagaströnd

14 km·~16 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Blönduós

16 km·~19 min drive

Natural geothermal hot spring near Blönduós, North Iceland — a wild roadside soak by the…

#3.Natural hot pot near Sauðárkrókur

19 km·~23 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

20 km·~24 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Skagaströnd

13 km·~15 min drive

The camp site is in a peaceful and quiet place at the top of the street Bogabraut and if…

#2.Blönduós

15 km·~18 min drive

The camp site in the town Blönduós is good and well equipped camp site.

#3.Tjaldsvæðið á Sauðárkróki

19 km·~23 min drive

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

#4.Sauðárkrókur

19 km·~23 min drive

Saudarkrokur campsite is located in the center of the town just next to the swimming pool…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

13 km·~16 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Hlíðarkaup

19 km·~23 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Skagfirðingabúð

20 km·~23 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

58 km·~69 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Skagaströnd

13 km·~16 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Blönduós

15 km·~18 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Sauðárkrókur

19 km·~23 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt

20 km·~24 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Generalstabens Topografiske Afdeling (1921) · Wikimedia Commons · DGA map
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