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Kerlingar

Highlands, Iceland
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Kerlingar

Highlands, Iceland

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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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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 Kerlingar

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.Hvítárfoss
44 km·~53 min drive

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

#2.Núpsárfoss
45 km·~54 min drive

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

#3.Fagrifoss
51 km·~61 min drive

Fagrifoss is a waterfall located in the Highland in Iceland. It is almost on the road…

#4.Hvanngiljafoss
54 km·~64 min drive

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

Hvanngiljafoss
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

Hot spring in Highlands. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#3.Hveradalir
68 km·~81 min drive

Wild hot spring. Real Iceland experience. Respect the nature around it.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur
68 km·~81 min drive

Geothermal spot. Real Iceland experience. Worth seeking out.

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.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 Highlands

Frequently
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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.

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