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Highlands, IcelandDormant1360 m

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Hveravellir

Highlands, IcelandDormant1360 m

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Map of Hveravellir

Hveravellir is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.7560°N, 19.9975°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 21.5 km from Route 35
Nearest town: Bláskógabyggð — 56.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 115 km in a straight line
What else is close: 32 mapped places within 20 km

Hveravellir weather and conditions

At Hveravellir in Highlands, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 00:30 (Iceland time): -7°C (feels like -11°C), clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 05:57, sunset 20:43). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 29 August 2026, 00:30· 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 Hveravellir

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

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

Photos & videos

Photo: Virtual-Pano · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Is it safe to visit Hveravellir?

Hveravellir 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 Hveravellir?

Hveravellir is in Highlands. 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 Hveravellir?

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 Hveravellir?

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.Gýgjarfoss

29 km·~35 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Nýifoss

33 km·~40 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Háaleitisfoss

33 km·~40 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Bröttuhlíðarfoss

34 km·~41 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Mýrarhver

24 km·~29 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Eyvindarhver

24 km·~29 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Rauðihver

24 km·~29 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Heimilishver

24 km·~29 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Hvítárnes

19 km·~23 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#2.Árbúðir

21 km·~26 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#3.Hveravellir

24 km·~29 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#4.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

34 km·~41 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F347 Kerlingafjallavegur

15 km·~18 min drive

Kerlingafjallavegur

#2.F35 Kjalvegur

17 km·~20 min drive

The beginner highland road

2 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin

70 km·~83 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

71 km·~85 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

84 km·~101 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hyrnan

94 km·~113 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Húsafell

42 km·~50 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir

52 km·~62 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Reykholt

62 km·~74 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Staðarskáli

67 km·~80 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

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.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Virtual-Pano · 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