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Drekagil

North Iceland, IcelandStay behind rim edges

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Map of Drekagil

Drekagil is in North Iceland at 65.0405°N, 16.6061°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road F894 (Öskjuvatnsvegur)
Nearest town: Vogar við Mývatn — 66.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 273 km in a straight line
What else is close: 69 mapped places within 20 km

Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Drekagil weather and conditions

At Drekagil in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): 0°C (feels like -4°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 48 m (sunrise 05:43, sunset 20:31). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 06:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Drekagil

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Drekagil — photo by Nige from near Thetford, Norfolk, UK · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo: Nige from near Thetford, Norfolk, UK · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

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How do I get to Drekagil?

Drekagil is located in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some highland canyons are reached by F-road and need a 4×4, and those routes only open in summer.

Is Drekagil safe to visit?

Treat every canyon rim as loose and undercut. Stay on any marked path, keep well back from unmarked edges, and remember that rock gets slippery when wet. Iceland's weather changes fast — canyon conditions can differ from the surrounding area.

Do I need a guide for Drekagil?

No — Drekagil can be visited on your own. The care is in staying on the trail and away from the edge, not in needing a guide. Never climb down into a gorge that has no marked route.

When is the best time to visit Drekagil?

Summer gives the clearest access, especially if the road in is a gravel or F-road that closes for winter. Check live road status before you drive, and bring layers — it can be several degrees colder and windier inside a canyon.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Grasafjallsgil73 km
2Gulsgil83 km
3Jökulsárgljúfur99 km
4Ásbyrgi108 km
5Vegagil113 km

Waterfalls

#1.Drekafoss

150 m

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Skínandi

13 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Gljúfrasmiður

23 km·~28 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Sauðárfoss

37 km·~45 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Víti

5.7 km·~7 min drive

Water hot spring

#2.Víti Askja

5.9 km·~7 min drive

Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…

#3.Laugarvallalaug

40 km·~48 min drive

Water hot spring

#4.Hveragil

50 km·~60 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Drekaskáli Warden Cabin

550 m

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#2.Drekaskáli

600 m

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Herðubreiðarlindir

25 km·~30 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli

33 km·~39 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F88 Öskjuleið

6.8 km·~8 min drive

Shortcut to Askja caldera

#2.F894 Öskjuvatnsvegur

13 km·~16 min drive

Final bumpy kilometers to Askja

#3.F899 Flateyjardalsvegur

21 km·~25 min drive

Northern highland road to a lonely beach

3 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

68 km·~82 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

99 km·~119 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní

99 km·~119 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

100 km·~120 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Möðrudalur

55 km·~66 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Mývatn

62 km·~74 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Reykjahlíð

68 km·~82 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Skjöldólfsstaðir

76 km·~91 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Nige from near Thetford, Norfolk, UK · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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