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Highlands, Iceland

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Kerlingar

Highlands, Iceland

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Map of Kerlingar

Kerlingar is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.3964°N, 17.9967°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road: 38.5 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 70.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 192 km in a straight line
What else is close: 10 mapped places within 20 km

Kerlingar weather and conditions

At Kerlingar in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): -5°C (feels like -12°C), clear, wind 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 43 m (sunrise 05:51, sunset 20:34). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:15· 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 Kerlingar

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

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

Photos & videos

Kerlingar — photo by TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Photo: TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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How do I get to Kerlingar?

Kerlingar is in Highlands. 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 Kerlingar without a guide?

It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.

When is the best time to hike Kerlingar?

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 Kerlingar?

Elevation for Kerlingar is not recorded in the open datasets we use. Treat any figure you find online, including on this page, as approximate.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Hvítárfoss

44 km·~53 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Núpsárfoss

45 km·~54 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Fagrifoss

51 km·~61 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Hvanngiljafoss

54 km·~64 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug

36 km·~43 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#2.Baðlaug Kerlingarfjöll Hot Spring

67 km·~80 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Hveradalir

68 km·~81 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur

68 km·~81 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Blágil

35 km·~41 min drive

Tjaldsvæðið í Blágilum er staðsett á grasbala undir brún Eldshrauns. Það er 50 km frá…

#2.Nýidalur

38 km·~46 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#3.Skælingar

53 km·~63 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#4.Hörgsland

62 km·~74 min drive

The camp site is right by Highway 1, about 5 km away from Kirkjubæjarklaustur, but in…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

67 km·~81 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

116 km·~139 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

119 km·~143 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

132 km·~159 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar

66 km·~79 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

67 km·~80 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Freysnes

70 km·~84 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Fagurhólsmýri

87 km·~104 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

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.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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