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Svarfaðardalur

North Iceland, Iceland

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Svarfaðardalur

North Iceland, Iceland

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Svarfaðardalur is a large valley in central north Iceland. It is a part of the Dalvíkurbyggð municipality.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Svarfaðardalur is in North Iceland at 65.8644°N, 18.6989°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 805 (Svarfaðardalsvegur að Göngustöðum)
Off the main road: 10.2 km from Route 82
Nearest town: Dalvík — 14.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 244 km in a straight line
What else is close: 211 mapped places within 20 km

Svarfaðardalur weather and conditions

At Svarfaðardalur in North Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 4°C), clear, wind 5 m/s gusting to 14 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 44 m (sunrise 06:19, sunset 20:04). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 11 September 2026, 13:00 · 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 Svarfaðardalur

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

Photos & videos

Svarfaðardalur — photo by Arni Hjartarson · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Arni Hjartarson · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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How do I get to Svarfaðardalur?

Svarfaðardalur 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 Svarfaðardalur?

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 Svarfaðardalur?

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 Svarfaðardalur worth visiting?

Svarfaðardalur 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

km column = your drive

1Skíðadalur7 km
2Vatnsdalur (Northeastern Region, Iceland)7 km
3Klaufabrekknadalur9 km
4Hvarfdalur10 km
5Upsadalur12 km

Waterfalls

#1.Holárfoss

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Reykjafoss

13 km·~16 min drive

Up in North Iceland where the landscapes get wild. Worth seeking out if you're exploring…

#3.Ingjaldsfossar

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Þverá;waterfull

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Skatalaug

13 km·~16 min drive

Hot spring in Capital Region. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#2.hot spring

13 km·~16 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Dalvík

14 km·~16 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Hauganes Hot Tubs

16 km·~19 min drive

Free oceanside tubs in fishing village on Eyjafjörður. Local hangout.

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Dalvík

14 km·~16 min drive

The camp site in Dalvík is located in a good location in the small town of Dalvík. The…

#2.Hauganes, Dalvíkurbyggð

19 km·~23 min drive

The camp site is in a quiet are in the small village Hauganesin the fjord Eyjafjörður.

#3.Tjaldsvæði Hauganesi

19 km·~23 min drive

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

#4.Tjaldsvæði Hríseyjar

19 km·~23 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F66 Kollafjarðarheiði

20 km·~24 min drive

Only road across central Westfjords

1 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

14 km·~17 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Jónsabúð

25 km·~30 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

32 km·~38 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

34 km·~40 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Dalvík

14 km·~17 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Árskógssandur

18 km·~22 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Ólafsfjörður

23 km·~28 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Grenivík

25 km·~30 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

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Arni Hjartarson · 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