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North Iceland, Iceland

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Skarfadalur

North Iceland, Iceland

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Skarfadalur is in North Iceland at 65.9281°N, 21.3419°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 643 (Bjarnarfj.-Djúpav.)
Off the main road: 27 km from Route 61
Nearest town: Drangsnes — 26.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 200 km in a straight line
What else is close: 86 mapped places within 20 km

Skarfadalur weather and conditions

At Skarfadalur in North Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 10:15 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 2°C), clear, wind 7 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 45 m (sunrise 06:30, sunset 20:15). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 11 September 2026, 10:15 · 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 Skarfadalur

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 Skarfadalur?

Skarfadalur 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 Skarfadalur?

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 Skarfadalur?

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 Skarfadalur worth visiting?

Skarfadalur 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.Djúpavíkurfoss

9.6 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Goðafoss

17 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Húsárfoss

22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Rjúkandisfoss

23 km·~28 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Hákarlavogur

7.9 km·~10 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Krossnes

16 km·~19 min drive

Remote pool on Strandir coast, Westfjords. One of Iceland's most isolated pools.

#3.Gvendarlaug hin forna

18 km·~22 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Drangsnes Hot Pots

27 km·~32 min drive

Three free concrete tubs by the ocean in Drangsnes. Nothing fancy. Sea view. Good vibes.

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Urðartindur

17 km·~20 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#2.Urðartindur, Norðurfirði

17 km·~20 min drive

The Urdartindur camping site is located at Nordurfjordur. It has a spectacular view over…

#3.Valgeirsstaðir

17 km·~20 min drive

The camp site is by a lodge on a flat area at Valgeirsstaðir in the fjord, Norðurfjörður.

#4.Laugarhóll í Bjarnarfirði

18 km·~22 min drive

Cozy campsite close to swimming pool and a natural pool.

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

27 km·~32 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

30 km·~36 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

48 km·~58 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

62 km·~74 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Norðurfjörður

17 km·~20 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Drangsnes

27 km·~32 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hólmavík

30 km·~36 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Skagaströnd

48 km·~58 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.

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