Hvanneyrarskál Walking Tour

by Sóti Summits · Sightseeing day tours · North Iceland

Fine on your own
Self-guided

from €50.66 per person

Next departure: Tue 15 Jun

Hvanneyrarskál Walking Tour — Sóti Summits

Duration
2 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Siglufjörður
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Departs
10:00, 16:30
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before

About this experience

Iceland is a spectacular country with a rich, fascinating and occasionally tragic history. The winters are long, cold, dark, and snowy – and when you combine heavy snowfall with steep mountains, avalanches are a common occurrence. Many are small and harmless, but historically Iceland, and not least Siglufjörður, has suffered many devastating avalanches.

Siglufjörður is located in the most snow-heavy region of the country, beneath towering peaks which prevent any sunlight hitting the town through most of December and January. In order to prevent damage from avalanches, a series of defence structures have been built into the hillside, which also double as a series of beautiful trails, offering fantastic views across the fjord and to the old settlement at Siglunes. This area is known as the Avalanche Garden.

So why not join us for a hike on these wonderful and functional trails – enjoy the fresh Icelandic air, beautiful nature and excellent views directly behind town.

An ideal afternoon experience

With departures at 16:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, this micro-adventure is the perfect leg-stretch after a day travelling to Siglufjörður. The hike takes approximately two and a half hours, and the trails are wide and gravelly. The highest point, Hvanneyrarskál, is around 200m (600ft) above sea level.

The trails are generally gravelly so sturdy shoes are recommended. This is a comfortable hike taken at a slow and steady pace, with lots of stops for pictures and discussions about what we can see and the history of the area.

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Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper Sigló Stroll from Sóti Summits is €36 — €15 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

	Sóti Summits · €51	Sóti Summits · €36
How long it runs	2 hours	1 hour

The €15 buys you 1 more hour out. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

Why we list it

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What travellers say about Sóti Summits

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Operator rating 5.0/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Julius Geir Gunnlaugsson
★★★★★ · 4 months ago
We were lucky enough on this trip to experience almost everything an Icelandic winter can offer. The journey began with calm weather and sunshine, and we really could not have asked for a better start — especially being surrounded by such a great group of people. Days two and three were much more wintry, with strong winds and blowing snow, so visibility up in the mountains was limited. On the fourth day, the weather began to improve, and everyone came back from the mountain with big smiles. On the fifth day, we were in Hrafnsfjörður, and the weather could not have been better. We reached a mountain summit, enjoyed the incredible views and the beautiful conditions, and then skied back down. The mix of fantastic snow and some challenging slopes made the whole experience truly unforgettable. The crew — Gunni, Össur, and our guide Smári — were absolutely excellent in every way. They did everything they could to make the trip as memorable as possible. A wonderful adventure, great people, stunning surroundings, and a trip I will remember for a long time. Highly recommended.
Cameron Smellie
★★★★★ · 4 months ago
We had an incredible experience in the Westfjords of Iceland aboard the Orkin. Gunnar, Ossur and Arnar were incredible hosts. From the moment we boarded the plane in Reykjavik everything was taken care of. This is a must do trip for any ski touring enthousiast. We will be back!
Hrefna Sigurjonsdottir
★★★★★ · 7 months ago
Great place. The hotel is very nice, the service perfect and the landscape and the view wonderful. The hard snow (and limited) was somewhat disappointing. The instructor should have divided the group into experienced and non- experienced skiers.
Brandon Hall
★★★★★ · 4 months ago
What a wonderful experience. My family caught at least 50 cod in the waters. If you are worried about sea sickness or the cold of the artic waters, don't let that stop you. They stay in the fjord so the waters were calm. Great educational experience as well as we learned a lot about geology and wildlife. We had a private tour, so we had cod cooked right on the boat (and a little to take with us for an airbnb cookout). Highly recommended. My kids had a ball!

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

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Siglufjörður: the herring townIceland's northernmost town was the herring capital of the North Atlantic, then nearly emptied. The museum is the best outside Reykjavík. What else is there.

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Departs10:0016:30

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