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Skaftárkatlar

Highlands, IcelandSummerTours available

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Skaftárkatlar is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.4903°N, 17.5208°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 84.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 216 km in a straight line
What else is close: 12 mapped places within 20 km

Skaftárkatlar weather and conditions

At Skaftárkatlar in Highlands, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 18:45 (Iceland time): -2°C (feels like -5°C), partly cloudy, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 44 m (sunrise 05:49, sunset 20:32). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Skaftárkatlar

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

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

Photos & videos

Skaftárkatlar — photo by TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Photo: TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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Can I walk on Skaftárkatlar without a guide?

No. Crevasses on Skaftárkatlar are often hidden under fresh snow and can be lethal — every glacier walk needs crampons, ropes and a certified guide. Book through a licensed tour operator, never freelance it.

How do I get to Skaftárkatlar?

Skaftárkatlar is located in Highlands. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland access often needs a 4×4 and some routes only open in summer.

When is the best time to visit Skaftárkatlar?

Skaftárkatlar is most accessible in summer, when access roads are clear of snow. Check live road conditions before you drive.

Is Skaftárkatlar shrinking?

Most Icelandic glaciers have retreated measurably over the past few decades. Exact edges and access points shift year to year — treat any online map, including this one, as approximate.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Hvítárfoss

47 km·~57 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Núpsárfoss

47 km·~57 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Morsárfoss

52 km·~62 min drive

Morsárfoss is a waterfall in Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland. Measurements showed that…

#4.Svartifoss

58 km·~69 min drive

Black Falls. A waterfall framed by dark hexagonal basalt columns that inspired…

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug

37 km·~44 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#2.Laugafell

71 km·~85 min drive

Pool hot spring

#3.Víti

72 km·~87 min drive

Water hot spring

#4.Víti Askja

73 km·~87 min drive

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

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Nýidalur

38 km·~46 min drive

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

#2.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli

51 km·~61 min drive

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

#3.Blágil

53 km·~63 min drive

Tjaldsvæðið í Blágilum er staðsett á grasbala undir brún Eldshrauns. Það er 50 km frá…

#4.Campsite Reception

59 km·~71 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

82 km·~98 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

114 km·~137 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

131 km·~157 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

134 km·~161 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes

63 km·~76 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Fagurhólsmýri

80 km·~96 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

81 km·~98 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Hrauneyjar

91 km·~109 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

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.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
OpenStreetMapVisitor 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