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Unadalur

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Unadalur is a valley on the east side of Skagafjörður, Iceland, a short distance up from Hofsós, north of Deildardalur. It is rather wide and there is considerable lowland and several farms.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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65.8814°N, 19.1038°W · North Iceland

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Off the main road
10.2 km from Route 82
Nearest town
Hofsós — 15.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
234 km in a straight line
What else is close
124 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Unadalur

Express Whale Watching From Dalvíkfrom 19.698 ISK · 2 hClassic Whale Watching from Dalvíkfrom 10.990 ISK · 3 hHvanneyrarskál Walking Tourfrom 6.900 ISK · 2 hBoat tour from Siglufjörður - nature interpretation, storytelling and fishingfrom 13.900 ISK · 3 hSigló Strollfrom 4.900 ISK · 1 hElectric mountain bike tour in Siglufjörðurfrom 24.900 ISK · 3 hGuided Kayak Tour in Árskógssandur: Explore Coastline & Wildlifefrom 18.900 ISK · 2 hWhale Watching Eyjafjörður: From Árskógssandurfrom 12.990 ISK · 2 h 30 minWhale Watching and Sea Angling Tourfrom 12.700 ISK · 3 h
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ToursIn season nowGodafoss Waterfall & Earth Lagoon (Myvatn Nature Baths) Tour with Admissionfrom 28.990 ISK · 6 hNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minLake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 hAll 1,631 toursBy activity and region

Unadalur weather and conditions

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3°Clight drizzle · feels -1°C5 m/swind8 h 28 mdaylight · 08:46 – 17:14
In season now · Winter in IcelandGodafoss Waterfall & Earth Lagoon (Myvatn Nature Baths) Tour with Admissionfrom 28.990 ISK · 6 h
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Cars & campers

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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 −12%
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 −12%
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 −12%

Photos & videos

Unadalur — photo by Navaro · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0Photo: Navaro · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Unadalur5 km
  2. 2Deildardalur8 km
  3. 3Hvarfdalur10 km
  4. 4Heljardalur11 km
  5. 5Flókadalur13 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Reykjafoss17 km
  2. 2Ingjaldsfossar17 km
  3. 3Þverá;waterfull20 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Lýsulaugar14 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður16 km
  3. 3Hot spring — North Iceland17 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hofsós14 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Dalvík28 km · 308.7 kr/L
  3. 3Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt28 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kjörbúðin28 km
  2. 2Skagfirðingabúð29 km
  3. 3Hlíðarkaup30 km
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Tours

  1. (Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
  3. Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
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Frequently
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questions

How do I get to Unadalur?
Unadalur 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 Unadalur?
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 Unadalur?
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 Unadalur worth visiting?
Unadalur 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.

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