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Stapaboði

North Iceland, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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IslandNorth Iceland

Stapaboði

North Iceland, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Stapaboði is in North Iceland at 65.6000°N, 20.9667°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 16.1 km from Route 68
Nearest town: Hvammstangi — 22.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 168 km in a straight line
What else is close: 59 mapped places within 20 km

Stapaboði weather and conditions

At Stapaboði in North Iceland, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 20:45 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 2°C), clear, wind 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:51). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 29 August 2026, 20:45· 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 Stapaboði

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 Stapaboði?

Stapaboði 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 Stapaboði?

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 Stapaboði?

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 Stapaboði 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

1Fyllugrunn15 km
2Fiskaflaga16 km
3Broddanesey18 km
4Stóriboði21 km
5Grímsey22 km

Waterfalls

#1.Seltungufoss

4.5 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Stórhólsfoss

8.6 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Háifoss

9.6 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Neðri-Foss

29 km·~35 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra

22 km·~27 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur

24 km·~29 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Drangsnes Hot Pots

24 km·~29 min drive

Three free concrete tubs by the ocean in Drangsnes. Nothing fancy. Sea view. Good vibes.

#4.Foss Hot Pot

30 km·~36 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið Illugastöðum (selaskoðunarstaður á Vatnsnesi)

4.1 km·~5 min drive

The campsite at Illugastaðir is located next to the seal-watching spots. Opens 20th of…

#2.Kirkjuhvammur, Hvammstanga

22 km·~26 min drive

The camp site Kirkjuhvammur is in a great location above Hvammstangi. The site is large…

#3.Hvammstangi

22 km·~26 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#4.Tjaldstæðið Drangsnesi

24 km·~29 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

23 km·~27 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

24 km·~29 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

32 km·~38 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

35 km·~42 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hvammstangi

23 km·~28 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Drangsnes

24 km·~29 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Víðihlíð

29 km·~35 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Laugarbakki

31 km·~37 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 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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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