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Öskjuvatnsvegur

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About

Final bumpy kilometers to Askja. No rivers, lots of rocks.

The finish line. Walk from here to the crater.

Your car shakes but nothing dangerous. Parking lot at end is the starting point for Víti.

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Map of Öskjuvatnsvegur

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65.0667°N, 16.3333°W · Highlands

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Getting there
Road F910 (Öskjuleið-Kverkfjallaleið)
Off the main road
45.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vogar við Mývatn — 67.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
286 km in a straight line
What else is close
72 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know
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.

Tours near Öskjuvatnsvegur

Museumfrom 3.000 ISK · 1 hEarth Exclusive - Earth lagoon Myvatnfrom 52.000 ISK · 4 hEarth Essential - Earth Lagoon Mývatnfrom 7.900 ISK · 1 h 30 minEarth Signature - Earth Lagoon Mývatnfrom 9.900 ISK · 1 h 30 minAskja Classicfrom 34.900 ISK · 12 hAskja Caldera & Herðubreiðarlindir - Super jeep day tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 hLake Myvatn and Dettifoss Waterfall (from Lake Myvatn)from 39.900 ISK · 6 hAskja & Herðubreið Super Jeep Tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 hLofthellir Ice-Cave Exploration - Super Jeep Tourfrom 49.900 ISK · 4 h 30 min
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ToursIn season nowBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minGolden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minSpirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Is F894 open right now?

Live from Vegagerðin, the authority that opens and closes this road. Every other highland road is on the live F-road map.

1 highland road reported · 1 not reported · Vegagerðin, updated 3 min ago

F-roadStatus nowVegagerðin's wording
F894 ÖskjuvatnsvegurNot reportedÓþekkt

F894 typically opens late June–early July and closes by September–October — always confirm on road.is before you drive.

Öskjuvatnsvegur weather and conditions

Last updated

2°Cclear · feels -6°C11 m/sgusts 169 h 45 mdaylight · 07:58 – 17:43
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

F-roads of Iceland: F910 & F894 (Austurleið, Öskjuvatnsvegur) (01.08.2020)Ervin Drives Around
Iceland F88, F910, F894 to AskjaSvensk Strawanzer
Road F894, Iceland (with Nissan Pathfinder R51)Ervin Drives Around
Iceland - Road F905 - F910 -F894 to Öskjuvatn (Askja)Yves Rosenberg

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Flateyjardalsvegur8 km
  2. 2Öskjuleið20 km
  3. 3Kverkfjallaleið28 km
  4. 4Arnardalsleið33 km
  5. 5Hvannalindavegur35 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Gljúfrasmiður12 km
  2. 2Drekafoss13 km
  3. 3Skínandi16 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Víti19 km
  2. 2Víti Askja19 km
  3. 3Laugarvallalaug28 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Möðrudalur46 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Skjöldólfsstaðir63 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Mývatn65 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð69 km
  2. 2Nettó93 km
  3. 3Bónus93 km
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Tours

  1. (Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
  3. A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
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Frequently
asked
questions

What car do I need for F894?
The minimum vehicle for F894 is "medium 4x4". A proper 4WD like the Dacia Duster or Suzuki Vitara covers "any 4x4" roads; pick something larger for "medium 4x4" routes. The rental section below has live prices — the code MAP gives 12% off.
Can I drive F894 in a 2WD car?
No. F894 legally requires 4WD, like every F-road in Iceland. Driving it in a 2WD car is illegal and voids your rental insurance if anything goes wrong.
When does F894 open?
Most highland F-roads open mid-June to early July and close by September or October. Check road.is before you drive.
How do I get to F894?
F894 (Öskjuvatnsvegur) is located in Highlands. Check live road status on road.is before you drive — F-roads close without warning after rain or early snow.
Is river-crossing damage covered by rental insurance on F894?
No. River-crossing damage is excluded from every rental insurance policy in Iceland, even full-coverage plans. Cross only where locals or rangers confirm it’s safe.

Data & sources

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

Spotted an error, or have something to add? Help us keep this page accurate.

All f-roads25 F-roads in Highlands, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams