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Ástjörn

North Iceland, Iceland0.25 km² surface

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Ástjörn

North Iceland, Iceland0.25 km² surface

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Map of Ástjörn

Ástjörn is in North Iceland at 66.0273°N, 16.4698°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 85 (Kelduhverfi)
Off the main road: 0.4 km from Route 85
Nearest town: Kópasker — 30.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 331 km in a straight line
What else is close: 107 mapped places within 20 km

Ástjörn weather and conditions

At Ástjörn in North Iceland, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 17:30 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 4°C), overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 56 m (sunrise 05:38, sunset 20:34). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 29 August 2026, 17:30· 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 Ástjörn

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

Photos & videos

Ástjörn — photo by Pjebje · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Pjebje · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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How do I get to Ástjörn?

Ástjörn is in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland lakes often need a 4×4 and some access roads only open in summer.

Can I fish at Ástjörn?

Angling in Iceland requires a permit bought per water body from the landowner or local angling association, and gear used abroad must be disinfected first. Check the local rules for Ástjörn before you cast.

Can I swim in Ástjörn?

Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Ástjörn before entering the water.

When is the best time to visit Ástjörn?

Roadside lakes are visitable year-round, though winter access depends on conditions. Highland lakes and reservoirs are typically reachable only in summer once the F-roads open. Check live road conditions before you drive.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Hólmárfossar

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Réttarfoss

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Hafragilsfoss

22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Dettifoss

24 km·~29 min drive

The most powerful waterfall in Europe. This beast moves 500 cubic meters of water per…

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Norðurþing

5.4 km·~7 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

37 km·~44 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík

40 km·~48 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Ostakarið

40 km·~48 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Ásbyrgi

1.2 km·~1 min drive

Asbyrgi is one of two camp sites in the national park in Jokulsargljufrum. The second…

#2.Tjaldsvæði Lundi

5.4 km·~6 min drive

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

#3.Lundur Tjaldsvæði

5.7 km·~7 min drive

A family friendly campsite in Öxarfjörður, playground and swimmingpool within walking…

#4.Ásbyrgi - Vesturdalur

11 km·~13 min drive

The western valley has one of two camp sites in the national park its only for tents. The…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Verslunin Skerjakolla

30 km·~36 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

39 km·~47 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

40 km·~47 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

54 km·~65 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Ásbyrgi

700 m

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Kópasker

30 km·~36 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Húsavík

39 km·~47 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykjahlíð

47 km·~57 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Pjebje · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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