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Karlsstaðatangi

East Iceland, Iceland
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Karlsstaðatangi

East 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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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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EastReykjavíkSouth CoastWestNorthWestfjordsReykjanesHighlands
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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 Karlsstaðatangi

Free cancellationSmall groups
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Glacier lagoon

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.

Duration14 hours
PickupReykjavík
HighlightsSouth Iceland
StopsHot springs
From
27.990 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.Fjárdrápsfoss
10 km·~12 min drive

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

#2.Beljandi
13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

Beljandi
#3.Sveinstekksfoss
14 km·~17 min drive

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

#4.Snædalsfoss
16 km·~19 min drive

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

4 waterfalls near East Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing
4.4 km·~5 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Fjarðabyggð
16 km·~19 min drive

Natural hot spring. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Check conditions before going.

#3.Laugavallalaug
27 km·~32 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Fáskrúðsfjörður
29 km·~35 min drive

Wild hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Best with few people.

4 hot springs near East Iceland

Campsites

#1.Berunes
950 m

Berunes is by highway no 1 in eastern Iceland. There is also a youth hostel, restaurant…

#2.Camping Berunes
1.6 km·~2 min drive

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

#3.Djúpivogur
4.4 km·~5 min drive

In the town Djúpivogur there is a good camp sitel located in the middle of town. The camp…

#4.Bragðavellir
15 km·~17 min drive

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

4 campsites near East Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin
4.5 km·~5 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfjelagið
16 km·~19 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan
38 km·~46 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Nesbakki
58 km·~69 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Djúpivogur
4.5 km·~5 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Breiðdalsvík
16 km·~19 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Stöðvarfjörður
23 km·~28 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Fáskrúðsfjörður
29 km·~35 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near East Iceland

Tours

#1.Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
14 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.

from 21,990 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 East Iceland

Frequently
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Can you go inside Karlsstaðatangi?
Karlsstaðatangi 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 Karlsstaðatangi?
Karlsstaðatangi is in East 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 Karlsstaðatangi 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 East Iceland, it is an easy stop; few are worth a long detour on their own.
When is the best time to visit Karlsstaðatangi?
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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