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Sveinsdalur

North Iceland, Iceland

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Sveinsdalur

North Iceland, Iceland

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Sveinsdalur is in North Iceland at 65.9375°N, 15.4197°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 18.1 km from Route 85
Nearest town: Þórshöfn — 29.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 365 km in a straight line
What else is close: 12 mapped places within 20 km

Sveinsdalur weather and conditions

At Sveinsdalur in North Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 2°C), clear, wind 9 m/s gusting to 15 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 45 m (sunrise 06:06, sunset 19:51). 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 Sveinsdalur

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 Sveinsdalur?

Sveinsdalur 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 Sveinsdalur?

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 Sveinsdalur?

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 Sveinsdalur worth visiting?

Sveinsdalur 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

1Vegagil31 km
2Gulsgil31 km
3Ytridalur35 km
4Draugadalur38 km
5Grasafjallsgil41 km

Waterfalls

#1.Geldingafoss

21 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Selárfoss

27 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Gljúfursárfoss

40 km·~48 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Dettifoss

46 km·~55 min drive

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

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur

28 km·~33 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð

30 km·~36 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Norðurþing

48 km·~58 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

65 km·~78 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið á Þórshöfn

29 km·~35 min drive

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

#2.Bakkafjörður

30 km·~36 min drive

Family-friendly campsite with a football pitch, jump pad and frisbee golf. Nearby are…

#3.Vopnafjörður

34 km·~40 min drive

The camp site is located in the hills close to the center of town. The view is great over…

#4.Ásbrandsstaðir, Vopnafirði

34 km·~41 min drive

The camp site Ásbrandsstaðir is well located in east Iceland, only about 8 km from the…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

29 km·~35 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#2.Kauptún

34 km·~41 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Verslunin Skerjakolla

61 km·~74 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

76 km·~91 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Þórshöfn

29 km·~35 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Bakkafjörður

30 km·~36 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Vopnafjörður

34 km·~41 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Ásbyrgi

49 km·~59 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.

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