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Reykholtsdalur

West Iceland, Iceland

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Reykholtsdalur is in West Iceland at 64.6493°N, 21.2821°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 518 (Þverá-Reykholt)
Off the main road: 5.5 km from Route 50
Nearest town: Reykholt — 2.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 64 km in a straight line
What else is close: 155 mapped places within 20 km

Reykholtsdalur weather and conditions

At Reykholtsdalur in West Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 11:15 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 4°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s gusting to 8 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 39 m (sunrise 06:33, sunset 20:11). 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 Reykholtsdalur

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

Reykholtsdalur — photo by Reykholt · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Reykholt · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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How do I get to Reykholtsdalur?

Reykholtsdalur 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 Reykholtsdalur?

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 Reykholtsdalur?

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 Reykholtsdalur worth visiting?

Reykholtsdalur 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

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Waterfalls

#1.Rauðfossar

3.4 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Beltisfoss

3.4 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Skúti

4.1 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Götufoss

4.7 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Snorralaug

1.6 km·~2 min drive

Medieval hot pool where historian Snorri Sturluson bathed 800 years ago — a protected…

#2.Skrifla

1.7 km·~2 min drive

Hverinn hitaði upp skólann, öll íbúðarhús og mörg önnur hús staðarins allt til ársins 1974

#3.Árhver

4 km·~5 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

5.7 km·~7 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hverinn, Kleppjárnsreykjum

5.8 km·~7 min drive

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

#2.Fossatún

15 km·~18 min drive

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

#3.Varmaland

16 km·~19 min drive

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

#4.Reyðarfellsskógur

17 km·~20 min drive

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

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F508 Skorradalsvegur

14 km·~17 min drive

Power line road with hidden waterfalls

#2.F570 Jökulshálsvegur

18 km·~21 min drive

Mountain road near Snæfellsjökull glacier

2 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Hyrnan

32 km·~39 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Ljómalind

32 km·~39 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

32 km·~39 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

32 km·~39 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Reykholt

1.5 km·~2 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hreðavatnsskáli

18 km·~22 min drive

Orkan · 303.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Baulan

18 km·~22 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Húsafell

20 km·~25 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.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Reykholt · 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