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Kerling

North Iceland, Iceland1,536 m elevation
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Kerling

North Iceland, Iceland1,536 m elevation

Map of Kerling

Kerling is in North Iceland at 65.5574°N, 18.2539°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
1,536 m above sea level
Off the main road
12.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Hrafnagil — 9.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
234 km in a straight line
What else is close
229 mapped places within 20 km

Kerling weather and conditions

At Kerling in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 08:45 (Iceland time): -4°C (feels like -9°C), fog, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 05:47, sunset 20:40). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 08:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Kerling?
Kerling is in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.
Can I hike Kerling without a guide?
Kerling is a high summit (1,536 m) — routes at this altitude often cross glacier or exposed terrain and should be done with a certified guide, rope and crampons. Do not attempt it solo, and check safetravel.is first.
When is the best time to hike Kerling?
June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.
How tall is Kerling?
Kerling is 1,536 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Hverfandi1 km
  2. 2Jómfrú1 km
  3. 3Þríklakar2 km
  4. 4Bóndi3 km
  5. 5Glerárdalshnjúkur3 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Eyjafjarðarsveit
7.7 km·~9 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Eyjafjarðarsveit
9.2 km·~11 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Sæberg Hot Pot
12 km·~14 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Akureyri
15 km·~18 min drive

Akureyri's municipal swimming pool per Visit North Iceland — water around 43°C, with a…

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Eyjafjarðarsveit
7.6 km·~9 min drive

The camp site at Eyjafjarðarsveit is located in the fjord Eyjafjörður. The facilities are…

#2.Tjaldsvæði Eyjafjarðarsveitar
7.8 km·~9 min drive

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

#3.Hamrar
12 km·~15 min drive

The camp site Hamrar by Akureyri is an excellent camp site with great facilities and…

#4.Engimýri
13 km·~16 min drive

Motorhome and caravan site, with electric connections, water, and wc tank emtying…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus
14 km·~17 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Fisk Kompaní
14 km·~17 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó
15 km·~18 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð
15 km·~18 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Kjarnagata
14 km·~17 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Akureyri Leiruvegur
15 km·~18 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Mýrarvegur
15 km·~18 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Akureyri Hlíðarbraut
16 km·~19 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 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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