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Ostakarið

Geothermal bathNorth Iceland, Iceland

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Hot springNorth Iceland

Ostakarið

Geothermal bathNorth Iceland, Iceland

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Ostakarið is a hot spring in North Iceland.

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Ostakarið is in North Iceland at 66.0555°N, 17.3514°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Ostakarið weather and conditions

At Ostakarið in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 05:45 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 57 m (sunrise 05:42, sunset 20:38). 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 Ostakarið

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

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How do I get to Ostakarið?

Ostakarið is located in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Ostakarið free to visit?

Many natural hot springs are free to use; developed geothermal pools and baths usually charge an entry fee. Check the spot’s details before you go.

What is the best time to visit Ostakarið?

Ostakarið can be enjoyed year-round — soaking in warm water is especially magical in winter snow, though check live road conditions before you drive, as access roads may require 4WD off-season.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík1 km
2Goldfish Pond4 km
3Ystihver19 km
4Natural hot pot near Þingeyjarsveit36 km
5Geothermal hot spring near Laugar37 km

Waterfalls

#1.Æðarfossar

8.6 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Skeifárfoss

9 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Landsendafoss

21 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Ullarfoss

32 km·~38 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Ostakarið

50 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík

700 m

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Goldfish Pond

4.5 km·~5 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Ystihver

19 km·~23 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið á Húsavík

550 m

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

#2.Húsavík

550 m

The camp site is in a great location. From Húsavík is a short distance to visit some of…

#3.Heiðarbær

19 km·~22 min drive

The camp site Heiðarbaer is well located 5 star camp site with space for folding campers…

#4.Mánárbakki

20 km·~23 min drive

The camp site at Mánárbakka, Tjörnes is in a great location when travelling in the north…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

1 km·~1 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

1.8 km·~2 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Jónsabúð

39 km·~47 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Verslunin Skerjakolla

49 km·~59 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Húsavík

800 m

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugar

37 km·~45 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Ásbyrgi

39 km·~47 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Grenivík

39 km·~47 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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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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