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Highlands, Iceland
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Sandfellsdalur

Highlands, Iceland

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Road conditions
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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 Sandfellsdalur

Free cancellationSmall groups
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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Waterfalls

#1.Hrafnabjargafoss
20 km·~24 min drive

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

#2.Aldeyjarfoss
23 km·~27 min drive

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

Aldeyjarfoss
#3.Ingvararfoss
23 km·~27 min drive

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

Ingvararfoss
#4.Ullarfoss
26 km·~31 min drive

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

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

Hot spring in Highlands. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#4.Natural hot pot near Eyjafjarðarsveit
50 km·~60 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Kidagil
36 km·~43 min drive

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

#2.Kiðagil í Bárðadal
36 km·~43 min drive

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

#3.Laugafell
41 km·~49 min drive

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

#4.Drekaskáli Warden Cabin
46 km·~56 min drive

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

4 campsites 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.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

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

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near Highlands

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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.

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