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Skarð

West Iceland, Iceland14 m tower
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Skarð

West Iceland, Iceland14 m tower

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Driving conditions
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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WestReykjavíkSouth CoastNorthEastWestfjordsReykjanesHighlands
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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 Skarð

Free cancellationSmall groups
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
View tour →

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Reviews

Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Seltungufoss
14 km·~16 min drive

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

Seltungufoss
#2.Stórhólsfoss
18 km·~21 min drive

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

#3.Háifoss
19 km·~23 min drive

One of Iceland's tallest waterfalls at 122 meters. Located in a dramatic canyon with its…

Háifoss
#4.Neðri-Foss
21 km·~25 min drive

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

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra
9.8 km·~12 min drive

Wild hot spring. Naturally heated, no facilities. Check conditions before going.

#2.Natural hot pot near Húnaþing vestra
26 km·~31 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur
31 km·~37 min drive

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

#4.Drangsnes Hot Pots
31 km·~37 min drive

Three free concrete tubs by the ocean in Drangsnes. Nothing fancy. Sea view. Good vibes.

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Kirkjuhvammur, Hvammstanga
9.6 km·~12 min drive

The camp site Kirkjuhvammur is in a great location above Hvammstangi. The site is large…

#2.Hvammstangi
9.7 km·~12 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið Illugastöðum (selaskoðunarstaður á Vatnsnesi)
14 km·~17 min drive

The campsite at Illugastaðir is located next to the seal-watching spots. Opens 20th of…

#4.Langafit Laugarbakka
18 km·~22 min drive

A little and cosy campsite in the little village of Laugarbakki on road 704, at the…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga
10 km·~12 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar
31 km·~37 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
38 km·~45 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð
40 km·~48 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hvammstangi
11 km·~13 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugarbakki
18 km·~22 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Víðihlíð
20 km·~24 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Drangsnes
31 km·~37 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

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

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near West Iceland

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