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64.3000°N, 22.0833°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
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
Tours near Þjótarsker
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Landmannalaugar Hiking, Stranger Things Waterfall & Nature Bathfrom 43.934 ISK · 13 h
Whales of Iceland Museum Admissionfrom 4.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Grandi District Experiencefrom 16.280 ISK · 3 h
Aurora Reykjavík, The Northern Lights Center of Iceland - Museum Visitfrom 4.096 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Saga Museum admissionfrom 4.000 ISK
Reykjavik City Bike Rentalfrom 3.900 ISK
Classic Reykjavik Group Bike Tourfrom 11.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Reykjavík Sea Angling Gourmetfrom 22.800 ISK · 3 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionÞjótarsker weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Brekkuboði8 km
- 2Midafellsboði8 km
- 3Akureyjarrif15 km
- 4
Akurey15 km - 5
Grótta15 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Akraneskaupstaður2 km
- 2Geothermal Goldfish Pond13 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Kjalarnes14 km
Fuel
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Suðurgata Akranes2 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2Skagabraut Akranes2 km · 307.8 kr/L
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Akranes3 km · 307.9 kr/L
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Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
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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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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
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