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Flatey

North Iceland, Iceland
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Flatey

North Iceland, Iceland

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Road conditions
Check live· From Reykjavík to the foss
Drive: Good·Visit now·30 min stop
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Cost to visit
Free
No fees
Entry: Free
Parking: Free
No booking
Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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NorthReykjavíkSouth CoastWestEastWestfjordsReykjanesHighlands
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Flatey

Free cancellationSmall groups
Akureyri Whale Watching
North

Akureyri Whale Watching

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

Duration3 hours
PickupAkureyri
HighlightsEyjafjörður
TypeBoat tour
From
14.500 kr
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Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Daily conditions for your trip

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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Skeifárfoss
27 km·~32 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#2.Æðarfossar
28 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Æðarfossar
#3.Landsendafoss
32 km·~38 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Mígandifoss
33 km·~39 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Mígandifoss
4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Ostakarið
25 km·~30 min drive

Hot spring in North Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík
26 km·~31 min drive

Natural hot spring. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Best with few people.

#3.Goldfish Pond
27 km·~33 min drive

Hot spring in North Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Grýtubakkahreppur
28 km·~34 min drive

Wild hot spring. Real Iceland experience. Worth seeking out.

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Húsavík
26 km·~31 min drive

The camp site is in a great location. From Húsavík is a short distance to visit some of…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið á Húsavík
26 km·~31 min drive

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

#3.Grenivík
28 km·~34 min drive

The camp site at Grenivík is located in a good location in northern Iceland. The…

#4.Ártún
30 km·~36 min drive

The town of Grenivík is only a short distance from Ártún. At Grenivík you can find a…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
26 km·~31 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó
26 km·~32 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Jónsabúð
29 km·~34 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
38 km·~45 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Húsavík
26 km·~31 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Grenivík
29 km·~34 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Árskógssandur
34 km·~40 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Dalvík
38 km·~45 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.Akureyri Whale Watching
3 hours·Pickup Akureyri

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

from 11,990 krView tour →
#2.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
2 tours near North Iceland

Frequently
asked
questions

Can you go inside Flatey?
Flatey is a working navigation aid, so the tower is usually closed to the public. Treat the door as locked unless there is a sign or posted opening hours — the reward is the headland and the view, not the interior.
How do I get to Flatey?
Flatey is in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — remote coastal lighthouses often sit at the end of rough gravel tracks, and exposed headlands can be very windy.
Is Flatey worth visiting?
It depends on what you want. Lighthouses in Iceland are usually about the setting — the cliffs, the birds, the exposed coast — rather than the building itself. If you are already passing through North Iceland, it is an easy stop; few are worth a long detour on their own.
When is the best time to visit Flatey?
Summer gives the clearest access roads and the seabird season on nearby cliffs; clear winter nights can be good for northern lights on this dark coast. Either way, check road conditions and dress for strong wind before you go.

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