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Heidarspordar

North Iceland, IcelandDormant490 m

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Heidarspordar

North Iceland, IcelandDormant490 m

About

The Heiðarsporðar volcanic system is located in northeast Iceland near Lake Mývatn. It is the source of numerous formations present in and around the lake, particularly in the form of pseudocraters.

The landscape around volcanic areas looks stark. Black rock, steam vents, the smell of sulfur. Another planet.

The terrain can be sharp and uneven. Good hiking boots aren't optional, they're essential.

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Map of Heidarspordar

Heidarspordar is in North Iceland at 65.3500°N, 16.4900°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 490 m above sea level
Off the main road: 27 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Vogar við Mývatn — 36.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 291 km in a straight line
What else is close: 23 mapped places within 20 km

Heidarspordar weather and conditions

At Heidarspordar in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:15 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -3°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 51 m (sunrise 05:41, sunset 20:32). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Heidarspordar

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

Photo: Hornstrandir1 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Is it safe to visit Heidarspordar?

Heidarspordar is not currently erupting, and the surrounding area is generally safe to visit on marked trails. Volcanic and geothermal ground can still be unstable or hide gas — stay on the path, and check safetravel.is for any local closures before you drive.

How do I get to Heidarspordar?

Heidarspordar is in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland access often needs a 4×4 and some routes only open in summer.

Can I hike Heidarspordar?

It depends on the volcano and current activity. Some Icelandic cones have short marked trails to the rim; others sit under glaciers or in closed areas and cannot be climbed without a guide. Never approach an active eruption unless the official viewing area is open — conditions change fast.

What should I know about volcanic gas near Heidarspordar?

Volcanic and geothermal areas can release sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide, which are toxic in high concentrations and collect in low-lying spots. Stay on marked paths, leave immediately if you smell strong sulphur or feel unwell, and check the Met Office gas forecasts during any eruption.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Gljúfrasmiður

25 km·~30 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Drekafoss

35 km·~42 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Ullarfoss

38 km·~46 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Ingvararfoss

39 km·~47 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Víti Askja

35 km·~42 min drive

Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

35 km·~42 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Stóragjá Cave

35 km·~42 min drive

Lava cave hot spring near Mývatn. Grjótagjá's quieter neighbor.

#4.Víti

35 km·~43 min drive

Water hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Herðubreiðarlindir

21 km·~26 min drive

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

#2.Möðrudalur á Fjöllum – Fjalladýrð

28 km·~34 min drive

Well equipped and peaceful camp site by a farm that is the only farm in this altitude in…

#3.Tjaldstæðið á Möðrudal

28 km·~34 min drive

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

#4.Drekaskáli Warden Cabin

35 km·~41 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

38 km·~45 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

83 km·~99 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní

83 km·~99 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup

83 km·~99 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Möðrudalur

28 km·~34 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Mývatn

35 km·~42 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Reykjahlíð

38 km·~45 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Laugar

58 km·~69 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 · Hornstrandir1 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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