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Sandfellsdalur

Highlands, Iceland

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Sandfellsdalur is in the Highlands, Iceland at 65.1800°N, 17.5317°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 48.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hrafnagil — 51.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 239 km in a straight line
What else is close: 6 mapped places within 20 km

Sandfellsdalur weather and conditions

At Sandfellsdalur in Highlands, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like -1°C), light drizzle, wind 8 m/s gusting to 13 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 13 h 41 m (sunrise 06:16, sunset 19:58). 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 Sandfellsdalur

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

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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How do I get to Sandfellsdalur?

Sandfellsdalur is a valley in Highlands. 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 Sandfellsdalur?

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 Sandfellsdalur?

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 Sandfellsdalur worth visiting?

Sandfellsdalur is one of Highlands’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.Hrafnabjargafoss

20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Aldeyjarfoss

23 km·~27 min drive

The Aldeyjarfoss waterfall is situated in the Highlands of Iceland at the northern part…

#3.Ingvararfoss

23 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Ullarfoss

26 km·~31 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Víti Askja

40 km·~48 min drive

Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…

#2.Víti

41 km·~49 min drive

Water hot spring

#3.Laugafell

41 km·~49 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Eyjafjarðarsveit

50 km·~60 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Kiðagil í Bárðadal

36 km·~43 min drive

Camp site in a peaceful and quiet spot in northern Iceland.

#2.Laugafell

41 km·~49 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#3.Drekaskáli Warden Cabin

46 km·~56 min drive

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

#4.Drekaskáli

46 km·~56 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F881 Dragaleið

20 km·~24 min drive

Connector in Iceland's center

1 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

59 km·~71 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

61 km·~73 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní

61 km·~73 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

62 km·~74 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Mývatn

49 km·~59 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Fosshóll

56 km·~68 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Reykjahlíð

59 km·~71 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Akureyri Leiruvegur

60 km·~72 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

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.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

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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