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Melrakkanes

North Iceland, Iceland

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Melrakkanes is in North Iceland at 66.3964°N, 15.7052°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 13.8 km from Route 85
Nearest town: Raufarhöfn — 12.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 383 km in a straight line
What else is close: 22 mapped places within 20 km

Melrakkanes weather and conditions

At Melrakkanes in North Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 10°C (feels like 5°C), mostly clear, wind 6 m/s gusting to 11 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 47 m (sunrise 06:06, sunset 19:53). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 11 September 2026, 13:00 · 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 Melrakkanes

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

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Can you go inside Melrakkanes?

Melrakkanes 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 Melrakkanes?

Melrakkanes 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 Melrakkanes 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 Melrakkanes?

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.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Geldingafoss

32 km·~39 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Hólmárfossar

66 km·~79 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Réttarfoss

66 km·~79 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Hafragilsfoss

70 km·~84 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Norðurþing

49 km·~58 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð

57 km·~68 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur

75 km·~90 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Ostakarið

83 km·~100 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldstæði Raufarhafnar

12 km·~14 min drive

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

#2.Raufarhöfn

12 km·~14 min drive

The camp site is located next to the elementary school and sport center.

#3.Tjaldsvæðið á Þórshöfn

28 km·~33 min drive

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

#4.Kópasker

35 km·~41 min drive

The camp site in the village Kópasker is located by the entrance to the village. The…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

27 km·~33 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#2.Verslunin Skerjakolla

35 km·~42 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kauptún

82 km·~98 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

83 km·~100 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Raufarhöfn

13 km·~15 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Þórshöfn

28 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kópasker

35 km·~42 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Ásbyrgi

54 km·~64 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

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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