Skip to main content
Log inMap

Gásir

North Iceland, IcelandHeritage site
Road loading…Weather loading…
directions
AIDirections

Gásir

North Iceland, IcelandHeritage site

About

Gásir or Gásakaupstaður was a medieval trading post situated 11 kilometres (6. 8 mi) north of Akureyri on the coast of Eyjafjörður, in Northern Iceland.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.

AI assistant

Plan your visit to Gásir

Build an itinerary — full days, multi-stop routes, drive times, alternatives.

Driving conditions
Road conditions
Check live· From Reykjavík to the foss
Drive: Good·Visit now·30 min stop
Ring Road 1Checking…
F-roadsOpen
ClosuresChecking…
Wind—
Visibility—
open map
Prices
Cost to visit
Free
No fees
Entry: Free
Parking: Free
No booking
Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
Forecast
Today
—
Loading…
—
—
—
—
—
Northern lights
Tonight
—/9
No data
Loading…
0
9
Moon—
Aurora forecast for tonight
NorthReykjavíkSouth CoastWestEastWestfjordsReykjanesHighlands
Sun & light
Today
—
Today
—
—
—
Sunrise—
Golden hour AM—
Golden hour PM—
Sunset—
Blue hour—

Cars & campers

−15%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 −15%
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 −15%
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 −15%

Tours near Gásir

Free cancellationSmall groups
Akureyri Whale Watching
North

Akureyri Whale Watching

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

Duration3 hours
PickupAkureyri
HighlightsEyjafjörður
TypeBoat tour
From
14.500 kr
View tour →
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
View tour →

Daily conditions for your trip

Roads, weather, and aurora for your exact travel dates — one short email each morning, nothing else. Unsubscribe any time.

Photos & videos

Gásir — photo by Wikimedia CommonsWikimedia Commons

No verified videos yet — we only show footage confirmed to be Gásir, no lookalikes. Search YouTube

Reviews

Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Holárfoss
20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#2.Landsendafoss
29 km·~35 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#3.Barnafoss
30 km·~36 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Ullarfoss
30 km·~36 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur
5.2 km·~6 min drive

Hot pot in nature. Real Iceland experience. Best with few people.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hörgársveit
6.5 km·~8 min drive

Natural hot spring. Real Iceland experience. Check conditions before going.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Akureyri
10 km·~12 min drive

Natural hot spring. Off the tourist path. Bring your own towel.

#4.Hjalteyri Hot Tub
11 km·~13 min drive

Hjalteyri Hot Tub is a small geothermal bathing spot in North Iceland with mineral-rich,…

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Lónsá, Akureyri
8.5 km·~10 min drive

The camp site Lónsá is located close to highway no 1 when entering Akureyri in the…

#2.Systragil
15 km·~18 min drive

The camp site Systragil is in the valley Fnjóskadalur, a short distance from Akureyri. A…

#3.Akureyri, Hamrar v/Kjarnaskóg
15 km·~18 min drive

The camp site Hamrar by Akureyri is an excellent camp site with great facilities and…

#4.Hamrar
15 km·~18 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus
9 km·~11 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan
10 km·~13 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup
10 km·~13 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó
11 km·~13 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Akureyri Sjafnargata
8.8 km·~11 min drive

ÓB · 303.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Baldursnes Akureyri
8.9 km·~11 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Hörgárbraut
9.4 km·~11 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Akureyri Hörgárbraut
10 km·~12 min drive

N1 · 303.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.Akureyri Whale Watching
3 hours·Pickup Akureyri

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

from 11,990 krView tour →
#2.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
2 tours near North Iceland

Frequently
asked
questions

Can I visit Gásir?
Gásir is a historic site in North Iceland. Most Icelandic heritage sites are open to the public, but some are unmarked ruins, active archaeological digs or sites on private farmland — stay off fragile stonework, follow any posted signage, and ask at the nearest farm if access looks unclear.
How do I get to Gásir?
Gásir is located in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some sites sit down gravel tracks or need a 4×4, and a few remote spots are summer-only. On any remote drive, tell someone your route and check safetravel.is.
Is there anything to see on site?
It varies. Some sites are reconstructed turf houses or small museums with staff and opening hours; others are bare foundations, a shipwreck or a marker with an information board. Check what the site actually is on this page before making a long detour.
Is Gásir free to visit?
Most open-air ruins and markers are free to reach on foot. Reconstructed sites and museums may charge admission and keep seasonal hours, so check ahead before you plan the day around one.

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.

← Back to All Historic Sites