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Hvanngiljafoss
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Hvanngiljafoss is a waterfall on the Þjórsá river in the Icelandic Highlands.
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30 min stop
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
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BookingNot needed
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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
VW Caravelle
Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.
TransmissionAutomaticFuelDieselSeats9Drive2WD
Key Camper Wild Duo
Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.
TransmissionManualFuelPetrol
Sleeps2Drive4WDTours near Hvanngiljafoss
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Waterfalls
A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
Fagrifoss is a waterfall located in the Highland in Iceland. It is almost on the road…
A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
Hot Springs
Hot spring in Highlands. Natural geothermal bathing spot.
Wild hot spring. Real Iceland experience. Respect the nature around it.
Natural pool. Off the tourist path. Respect the nature around it.
Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.
Campsites
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
The camp site at Landmannahellir is in a beautiful spot with good facilities.
Supermarkets
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA
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
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