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Þjótarsker

Reykjavík Area, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Þjótarsker

Reykjavík Area, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Þjótarsker is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.3000°N, 22.0833°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 3.9 km from Route 51
Nearest town: Akranes — 2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 18 km in a straight line
What else is close: 373 mapped places within 20 km

Þjótarsker weather and conditions

At Þjótarsker in Reykjavik, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 05:45 (Iceland time): 6°C, clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 42 m (sunrise 06:07, sunset 20:50). 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 Þjótarsker

Free cancellation

Small groups

Lagoons & spa

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

So often our customers ask for something different.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

Duration11 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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323.999 ISK

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How do I get to Þjótarsker?

Þjótarsker is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Þjótarsker?

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 Þjótarsker?

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 Þjótarsker 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.

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Waterfalls

#1.Gljúfurfoss

5.6 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Háifoss

5.6 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Kúafoss

5.7 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Lambafossar

5.7 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Akraneskaupstaður

2.3 km·~3 min drive

Akranes's municipal swimming pool per Visit West Iceland — toilets, a café and a sauna on…

#2.Geothermal Goldfish Pond

13 km·~16 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Kjalarnes

14 km·~17 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Kvika

16 km·~19 min drive

Free geothermal footbath on Seltjarnarnes. Dip feet, watch sunset.

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Akranes

3 km·~4 min drive

The Akranes camping site is located in Kalmansvik on the outscirt of Akranes

#2.Stóri-Lambhagi 4 Tjaldsvæði

16 km·~19 min drive

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

#3.Stóri – Lambhagi 4

16 km·~19 min drive

Small camp site in a beautiful and quiet surroundings next to highway no 47 in…

#4.Reykjavík

20 km·~24 min drive

The campsite in Reykjavik is situated in a great location next to the swimming pool in…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Verslun Einars Ólafssonar

2.2 km·~3 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

2.5 km·~3 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

3.3 km·~4 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup

17 km·~21 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Suðurgata Akranes

1.6 km·~2 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Skagabraut Akranes

2.3 km·~3 min drive

Orkan · 307.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Akranes

2.6 km·~3 min drive

N1 · 307.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Esjubraut Akranes

2.8 km·~3 min drive

Olís · 309.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

#2.A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

8 hours

So often our customers ask for something different.

from 195.000 ISKView tour →

#3.A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

11 hours

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

from 323.999 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjavík Area

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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