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Vatnsdalur

North Iceland, Iceland

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Vatnsdalur

North Iceland, Iceland

About

Vatnsdalur is a glacial trough valley in the Húnabyggð municipality of Northwestern Region, Iceland. The Vatnsdæla saga, one of the sagas of Icelanders, chronicles the lives of the valley's original Norse settlers and their descendants.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Map of Vatnsdalur

Vatnsdalur is in North Iceland at 65.4281°N, 20.3050°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 722 (Vatnsdalvegur vestan megin)
Off the main road: 8.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Blönduós — 26.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 162 km in a straight line
What else is close: 88 mapped places within 20 km

Vatnsdalur weather and conditions

At Vatnsdalur in North Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 10°C (feels like 7°C), partly cloudy, wind 3 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 42 m (sunrise 06:27, sunset 20:09). 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

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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 Vatnsdalur

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

Vatnsdalur — photo by Christian Bickel · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 de

Photo: Christian Bickel · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 de

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How do I get to Vatnsdalur?

Vatnsdalur 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 Vatnsdalur?

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 Vatnsdalur?

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 Vatnsdalur worth visiting?

Vatnsdalur 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

Waterfalls

#1.Kornsa Waterfalls

3.3 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Efri-Foss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Neðri-Foss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Kolufossar

16 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Húnabyggð

13 km·~16 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Blönduós

26 km·~31 min drive

Natural geothermal hot spring near Blönduós, North Iceland — a wild roadside soak by the…

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra

29 km·~35 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Húnaþing vestra

42 km·~50 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Húnavellir Campsite

13 km·~16 min drive

Húnavellir Campsite is spacious and family-friendly, located just off Route 1 in North…

#2.Dæli Víðidal

16 km·~19 min drive

Beautiful family campsite.

#3.Tjaldstæði Húnaveri

26 km·~31 min drive

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

#4.Húnaver

26 km·~31 min drive

Húnaver campsite is located in Svartárdalur. The campsite is large and the scenery…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

26 km·~31 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

30 km·~36 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Hlíðarkaup

46 km·~55 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Skagfirðingabúð

46 km·~56 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Víðihlíð

17 km·~20 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Blönduós

25 km·~30 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugarbakki

29 km·~35 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Hvammstangi

30 km·~35 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Christian Bickel · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 de
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