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Strýtur

Highlands, Iceland840 m
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Strýtur

Highlands, Iceland840 m

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Driving conditions
Road conditions
Check live· From Reykjavík to the foss
Drive: Good·Visit now·30 min stop
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Free
No fees
Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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HighlandsReykjavíkSouth CoastWestNorthEastWestfjordsReykjanes
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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 −15%
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 −15%
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 −15%

Tours near Strýtur

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Gýgjarfoss
15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Gýgjarfoss
#2.Skuggafoss
22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#3.Nýifoss
50 km·~60 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Hvanngiljafoss
52 km·~62 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Hvanngiljafoss
4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Húnabyggð
5.1 km·~6 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Check conditions before going.

#2.Eyvindarhver
5.5 km·~7 min drive

Geothermal spot. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Best with few people.

#3.Mýrarhver
5.5 km·~7 min drive

Wild hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Bring your own towel.

#4.Öskurhóll
5.5 km·~7 min drive

Natural pool. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Bring your own towel.

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Hveravellir
5.7 km·~7 min drive

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

#2.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base
19 km·~23 min drive

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

#3.Kerlingarfjöll
19 km·~23 min drive

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

#4.Árbúðir
24 km·~29 min drive

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

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
84 km·~101 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin
87 km·~104 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga
91 km·~109 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
100 km·~119 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Húsafell
63 km·~75 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir
66 km·~79 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hrauneyjar
70 km·~84 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Staðarskáli
80 km·~96 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near Highlands

Frequently
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Is it safe to visit Strýtur?
Strýtur 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 Strýtur?
Strýtur 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 Strýtur?
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 Strýtur?
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.

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