Sight · North Iceland
Hjaltadalur
valley in Skagafjörður, Iceland
Quick facts
- Hjaltadalur is 322 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 45 min by car.
- The nearest town to Hjaltadalur is Sauðárkrókur.
- Hjaltadalur is a sight in North Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Sauðárkrókur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 322 km by road, about 4 h 45 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.7311° N, 19.1300° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
Questions people ask
What is Hjaltadalur?
Hjaltadalur is a sight in North Iceland.
Where is Hjaltadalur?
Hjaltadalur is at 65.7311° N, 19.1300° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Sauðárkrókur. The nearest other sight on our map is Deildardalsjökull, a glacier about 14 km away in a straight line.
How far is Hjaltadalur from Reykjavík?
Hjaltadalur is 322 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 45 min by car.
How do I get to Hjaltadalur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hjaltadalur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Sauðárkrókur.
Does it cost anything to visit Hjaltadalur?
We have not verified a fee for Hjaltadalur. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Where can you swim near Hjaltadalur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 113 minutes' drive from Hjaltadalur. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 113 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
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