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Sandabotnar

North Iceland, Iceland

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Sandabotnar is in North Iceland at 65.7167°N, 16.6667°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 7.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Reykjahlíð — 13.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 304 km in a straight line
What else is close: 250 mapped places within 20 km

Sandabotnar weather and conditions

At Sandabotnar in North Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like -4°C), clear, wind 12 m/s gusting to 17 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 44 m (sunrise 06:12, sunset 19:55). 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

−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 Sandabotnar

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

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How do I get to Sandabotnar?

Sandabotnar 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 Sandabotnar?

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 Sandabotnar?

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 Sandabotnar worth visiting?

Sandabotnar 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

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Waterfalls

#1.Selfoss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Dettifoss

17 km·~20 min drive

The most powerful waterfall in Europe. This beast moves 500 cubic meters of water per…

#3.Hafragilsfoss

18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Réttarfoss

21 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

3.8 km·~5 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Grjótagjá

14 km·~17 min drive

Lava cave with hot spring near Mývatn. Yes, it's the Game of Thrones cave. Currently too…

#3.Stóragjá Cave

16 km·~19 min drive

Lava cave hot spring near Mývatn. Grjótagjá's quieter neighbor.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Laugar

32 km·~38 min drive

Laugar's municipal swimming pool per Visit North Iceland — water around 30°C. Not an…

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hlíð, Mývatni

14 km·~17 min drive

The scenery around the camp site is divers, good flat areas and lava tubs that offer good…

#2.Bjarg

14 km·~17 min drive

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

#3.Vogar

15 km·~19 min drive

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

#4.Ásbyrgi - Vesturdalur

25 km·~30 min drive

The western valley has one of two camp sites in the national park its only for tents. The…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

14 km·~17 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

47 km·~57 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup

65 km·~78 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

66 km·~79 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Reykjahlíð

14 km·~17 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Mývatn

24 km·~28 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugar

32 km·~39 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Ásbyrgi

36 km·~43 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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.

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