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Your trip to Hvolsvöllur.

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Hvolsvöllur – Sul Destination South Coast

How to get there

Confirm before booking. Access is by road via route 1, east of Selfoss. For the valleys and highlands, book the specific transfer before arrival.

How many days

Three days allow one day for each interior excursion and another for the coast.

When to go

June to August usually offers more light in Hvolsvöllur. interior connections typically operate between June and September, depending on road openings.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

A car or a guided tour with transport helps for rural detours from Hvolsvöllur. Highland services are separate from route 1 buses.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Hvolsvöllur
  1. Morning
    Seljalandsfoss

    Spend the morning at Seljalandsfoss and the trails around its base.

  2. Afternoon
    Interior planning

    Return to Hvolsvöllur and arrange transport for the chosen interior excursion on a different day.

  3. Late afternoon
    Seasonal interior

    Finish the Hvolsvöllur stage with time to reach your lodging and use local services.

  4. Evening
    Return to base

    At the base, arrange meals and the meeting point for Þórsmörk or Landmannalaugar.

3 days in Hvolsvöllur

Day 1

  1. Morning
    Seljalandsfoss

    Spend the morning at Seljalandsfoss and the trails around its base.

  2. Afternoon
    Interior planning

    Return to Hvolsvöllur and arrange transport for the chosen interior excursion on a different day.

  3. Late afternoon
    Seasonal interior

    Finish the Hvolsvöllur stage with time to reach your lodging and use local services.

  4. Evening
    Return to base

    At the base, arrange meals and the meeting point for Þórsmörk or Landmannalaugar.

Day 2

  1. Morning
    Day in Þórsmörk valley

    Use the specialized transport reserved for the valley. Do the chosen hike from the drop-off point and keep the agreed return to Hvolsvöllur.

  2. Afternoon
    Continuation of the day in Þórsmörk valley

    Continue the day route in Þórsmörk according to the booked duration and available trails, keeping the return transfer to Hvolsvöllur in the plan.

  3. Late afternoon
    Conclusion of the stage in Hvolsvöllur

    End day 2 with time to return, respecting the transport already arranged in Hvolsvöllur.

  4. Evening
    Overnight after a day in Þórsmörk valley

    Have your meal at the Hvolsvöllur base and check planned transfers after a day in Þórsmörk valley.

Day 3

  1. Morning
    Landmannalaugar highlands

    When seasonal operation is confirmed, dedicate a full day to transport and the chosen hike in the rhyolite mountains. The trip should not be combined with another long detour on the same day.

  2. Afternoon
    Continuation of Landmannalaugar highlands

    Continue the Landmannalaugar highlands route according to the booked duration and available trails, keeping the return transfer to Hvolsvöllur in the plan.

  3. Late afternoon
    Conclusion of the stage in Hvolsvöllur

    End day 3 with time to return, respecting the transport already arranged in Hvolsvöllur.

  4. Evening
    Overnight after Landmannalaugar highlands

    Have your meal at the Hvolsvöllur base and check planned transfers after the Landmannalaugar highlands trip.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How to use Hvolsvöllur on a South Coast trip?

Hvolsvöllur functions as support in the South's agricultural corridor. Seljalandsfoss is near route 1, while Þórsmörk and Landmannalaugar require dedicated days and organized transport to the interior.

How much time to reserve in Hvolsvöllur?

Three days allow one day for each interior excursion and another for the coast.

Does the regional bus handle excursions from Hvolsvöllur?

Access is by road via route 1, east of Selfoss. For the valleys and highlands, book the specific transfer before arrival.

How to choose transfers from Hvolsvöllur?

Plan routes from Hvolsvöllur according to the position of the attractions, arranging private transport for roads off Route 1.

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