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East Iceland, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Svartnes

East Iceland, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Map of Svartnes

Svartnes is in East Iceland at 65.7847°N, 14.3075°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road: 23.7 km from Route 85
Nearest town: Vopnafjörður — 23.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 402 km in a straight line
What else is close: 27 mapped places within 20 km

Svartnes weather and conditions

At Svartnes in East Iceland, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 23:00 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 4°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 54 m (sunrise 05:30, sunset 20:25). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 29 August 2026, 23:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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East Reykjavík South Coast West North Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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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 Svartnes

Free cancellation

Small groups

Culture & city

Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

Duration5 hours

HighlightsEast Iceland

Blue Ice Discovery

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSoutheast Iceland

Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSoutheast Iceland

Photos & videos

Photo: Kjetil Eggen · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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How do I get to Svartnes?

Svartnes is in East 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 Svartnes?

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 Svartnes?

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 Svartnes 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

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Waterfalls

#1.Gljúfursárfoss

17 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#2.Selárfoss

28 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Lagarfoss

31 km·~38 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Bæjarfoss

39 km·~47 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near East Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur

28 km·~33 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð

36 km·~43 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing

54 km·~65 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir

58 km·~69 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near East Iceland

Campsites

#1.Vopnafjörður

24 km·~29 min drive

The camp site is located in the hills close to the center of town. The view is great over…

#2.Ásbrandsstaðir, Vopnafirði

29 km·~35 min drive

The camp site Ásbrandsstaðir is well located in east Iceland, only about 8 km from the…

#3.Svartiskógur

32 km·~38 min drive

The camp site is next to Hotel Svartiskógur in a great location in eastern Iceland.

#4.Tjaldsvæðið við Hótel Svartaskóg

32 km·~39 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

4 campsites near East Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kauptún

24 km·~29 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Búðin

36 km·~44 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

58 km·~70 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

58 km·~70 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Vopnafjörður

24 km·~29 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Bakkafjörður

36 km·~43 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Borgarfjörður Eystri

36 km·~44 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Fellabær

56 km·~67 min drive

ÓB · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near East Iceland

Tours

#1.Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour

5 hours

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

from 42.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Blue Ice Discovery

4 hours

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

from 24.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike

3 hours

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

from 15.309 ISKView tour →

3 tours near East Iceland

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Kjetil Eggen · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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