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North Iceland, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Kerling

North Iceland, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Kerling is in North Iceland at 65.9333°N, 19.7000°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 13.1 km from Route 76
Nearest town: Hofsós — 12.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 225 km in a straight line
What else is close: 55 mapped places within 20 km

Kerling weather and conditions

At Kerling in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 12:00 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 4°C), clear, wind 8 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 55 m (sunrise 05:51, sunset 20:47). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 12:00· 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 Kerling

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 Kerling?

Kerling is in North Iceland. Most Icelandic islands are reached only by boat — a scheduled ferry where one exists, otherwise a private or chartered vessel. Crossings depend on the weather and are cancelled in rough seas, so check the marine forecast and never assume you can leave on schedule.

Can I visit Kerling?

It depends on access and protection status. Some Icelandic islands are open by ferry or summer boat tour; many are uninhabited seabird colonies where landing is restricted during the nesting season. Where visits are allowed, go with a licensed operator and keep your distance from nesting birds.

When is the best time to visit Kerling?

Summer (June to August) is when ferries and boat tours run their full schedules, seas are calmer and seabird colonies are active. Many operators do not run in winter, so plan an island visit for the warmer months and book ahead in peak season.

Is Kerling inhabited?

Most of Iceland's islands are uninhabited, with no facilities, shelter or scheduled transport — Heimaey in the Westman Islands is the notable exception. Treat any small island as a place with no services: bring supplies, tell someone your plan and allow flexibility for the weather.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Drangey2 km
2Málmey12 km
3Lundey22 km
4Hegranes28 km
5Hraunamöl32 km

Waterfalls

#1.Hverfjallsfoss

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Ketubjörg

19 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Leyningsfoss

40 km·~49 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Reykjafoss

41 km·~49 min drive

Up in North Iceland where the landscapes get wild. Worth seeking out if you're exploring…

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

5.9 km·~7 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Sauðárkrókur

21 km·~25 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Lýsulaugar

25 km·~30 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Natural hot pot near Skagafjörður

29 km·~35 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug

6.1 km·~7 min drive

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

#2.Hofsós

14 km·~17 min drive

Hofsos campsite is placed in the middle of the quiet litle town of Hofsos, just beside…

#3.Sauðárkrókur

21 km·~25 min drive

Saudarkrokur campsite is located in the center of the town just next to the swimming pool…

#4.Tjaldsvæðið á Sauðárkróki

21 km·~25 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Skagfirðingabúð

22 km·~26 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Hlíðarkaup

22 km·~27 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

30 km·~36 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Jónsabúð

69 km·~83 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hofsós

14 km·~16 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Sauðárkrókur

21 km·~25 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt

21 km·~26 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Skagaströnd

30 km·~36 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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

Data & sources

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

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