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Skjálfandi is a bay in northern Iceland, with some of the characteristics of a fjord. The Icelandic word Skjálfandi literally translates to trembling which may refer to earthquakes in the area.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.
Map of Skjálfandi
Skjálfandi is in North Iceland at 66.0777°N, 17.5603°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 9.9 km from Route 85
Nearest town- Húsavík — 10.6 km away
- Distance from Reykjavík
- 297 km in a straight line
- What else is close
- 62 mapped places within 20 km
Skjálfandi weather and conditions
At Skjálfandi in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:00 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 57 m (sunrise 05:42, sunset 20:39). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 1 September 2026, 09:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
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Nearby
km column = your drive
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Breiðavík22 km - 2
Hvalvatnsfjörður24 km - 3
Þorgeirsfjörður27 km - 4
Eyjafjörður36 km - 5
Öxarfjörður42 km
Waterfalls
A waterfall in North Iceland.
A waterfall in North Iceland.
A waterfall in North Iceland.
A waterfall in Iceland.
Hot Springs
Public_bath hot spring
Public_bath hot spring
Natural hot spring
Natural hot spring
Campsites
The camp site is in a great location. From Húsavík is a short distance to visit some of…
North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…
The camp site Heiðarbaer is well located 5 star camp site with space for folding campers…
The camp site at Mánárbakka, Tjörnes is in a great location when travelling in the north…
Supermarkets
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!
Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.
The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Andreas Tille · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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