Hestdalur, Southern Region – best time to visit, how to reach, places nearby

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Best seasonOctober to February for cool, clear air

CrowdUsually quiet

Visiting Hestdalur

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.

Best time

October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

Places to visit near Hestdalur

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Other hill stations & viewpoints nearby

Sólheimajökull · Southern Region7 km Reynisfjall · Southern Region22 km Katla · Southern Region24 km Eyjafjallajökul · Southern Region24 km Mýrdalsjökull · Southern Region25 km Gígjökull · Southern Region26 km

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How to reach Hestdalur

Coordinates 63.51667, -19.33333. Road distances are estimates.

Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit Hestdalur?

October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

What are the places to visit near Hestdalur?

Nearby: Sólheimajökull (viewpoint, 7 km), Wrecked DC-3 Plane (attraction, 8 km), Kvernufoss Waterfall, Iceland (waterfall, 9 km), Skogafoss (waterfall, 11 km), Dyrhólaey Lighthouse (attraction, 20 km), Dyrhólaey (beach, 21 km).