
Practical Information
GPS Coordinates: N63°37.320 / W19°27.093
Google maps: Útivist huts
Telephone: +354 893 4910
Open: June 15 – August 31
Hut Accommodation
Capacity: 16 people. only double beds in the hut. This is a sleeping bag arrangement. WC, gas stove, and kitchenware are provided. Only double beds are available; there are no single beds. Online bookings are for full double beds to avoid misunderstandings. If you are willing to share a bed with another guest, contact the Útivist office to arrange a possible refund for any extra payment.
Hiking and Location
Fimmvörðuskáli Hut is situated almost at the highest point of Fimmvörðuháls, midway between Skógar and Þórsmörk (Básar). This allows the 25 km hike over Fimmvörðuháls to be split into two phases with an overnight stay at the hut. Guests can also enjoy multiple nights at the hut and take day trips in the area.
The altitude of Fimmvörðuháls exceeds 1,000 meters. Weather can change rapidly even in summer. Make sure your clothing and equipment are adequate, check the weather forecast, and leave a travel plan with Safetravel. Hiking is recommended from early June to the end of August. Outside this period, winter conditions may occur, and the trail is suitable only for highly experienced hikers.
No food is available at the hut. There is no water supply; water comes only from rain on the roof or melting snow. Bring your own drinking water. Streams are available on the south side of Fimmvörðuháls for refilling bottles; none are available to the north.
There are no roads to the hut. Public transport is available to Skógar (south) or Básar (north) but may need to be booked online in advance.
| |
Skógar to Fimmvörðuháls hut |
Fimmvörðuháls hut to Básar |
| Distance |
16 km |
13 km |
| Hiking time |
5 hours |
4.5 hours |
| Elevation |
1,036 m |
-936 m |
| Altitude |
1,086 m |
150 m |
Nearby Attractions
Volcanic site on Fimmvörðuháls
Eyjafjallajökull Glacier
Mýrdalsjökull Glacier
Þórsmörk Area
Básar á Goðalandi
Booking Information
Book accommodation through:
🌐 www.utivist.is
🏢 Útivist’s Office — Katrínartún 4, Reykjavík
📞 Tel: +354 562 1000
📞 Warden in Fimmvörðuháls hut, only answering during summer +354 893-4910
TERMS OF CANCELLATION: If cancellation is received 30 days before your booking or earlier, all is refundable except deposit fee 2.000 ISK per person per night. Cancellation 29–8 days before arrival: 50% refund of the total amount. None is refundable if cancellation is received within a week of arrival.
In case of bad weather: Refunds are only issued if there is an official weather warning and authorities advise against travel in the area. Due to the hut’s remote and elevated location, challenging weather is common and not considered grounds for a refund unless such a warning is in effect.
FOR CONDITIONS please check:
Safetravel
Road conditions
Weather forecast
or text forecast
Webcams and weather on Fimmvörðuháls