Hveradalir: A geothermal paradise

Hveradalir is located in the central highlands, four kilometers from Highland Base, which is the staging ground for exploring this hot spring wonderland. In the summer, Highland Base is accessible by car or private transfer. During the winter, the area can only be reached with a 4x4 super jeep driven by a professional.

Time & distance

From Reykjavík, the trip takes approximately 3.5 hours, covering nearly 200 kilometers—a voyage moving from paved highways to the challenging and desolate gravel roads of the country’s interior.

Directions

From Route 1 (Þjóðvegur 1), turn onto Route 35 (Kjalvegur) from Biskupstungnabraut. Continue on Kjalvegur. Drive to F347 in Hrunamannahreppur until you reach Highland Base.

For more information regarding transfer options, send an email to info@highlandbase.is

No matter what kind of accommodations you're looking for—from the simplicity of tenting to the elevated comfort of a private lodge—Highland Base is your hospitality outpost.

Hveradalir is a protected area in the Kerlingarfjöll nature reserve. Trespassing beyond specifically marked trails is prohibited—and can be dangerous.

Yes, the majestic Kerlingarfjöll mountain range is a hiker’s dream. A vast network of trails winds through this extreme wilderness, opening the region to guided and unguided hikes of all distances and difficulties.