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Krubbar

North Iceland, Iceland186 m elevation

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Krubbar

North Iceland, Iceland186 m elevation

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Krubbar is in North Iceland at 66.3479°N, 16.3847°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 186 m above sea level
Off the main road: 7.9 km from Route 85
Nearest town: Kópasker — 6.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 356 km in a straight line
What else is close: 22 mapped places within 20 km

Krubbar weather and conditions

At Krubbar in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), partly cloudy, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 59 m (sunrise 05:36, sunset 20:35). 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 Krubbar

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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How do I get to Krubbar?

Krubbar 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 Krubbar 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 Krubbar?

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 Krubbar?

Krubbar is 186 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Geldingafoss

44 km·~52 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Skeifárfoss

46 km·~55 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Hólmárfossar

51 km·~61 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Réttarfoss

52 km·~63 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Norðurþing

31 km·~37 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Ostakarið

54 km·~65 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík

54 km·~65 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Goldfish Pond

57 km·~69 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Kópasker

5.8 km·~7 min drive

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

#2.Raufarhöfn

23 km·~27 min drive

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

#3.Tjaldstæði Raufarhafnar

23 km·~27 min drive

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

#4.Lundur Tjaldsvæði

30 km·~36 min drive

A family friendly campsite in Öxarfjörður, playground and swimmingpool within walking…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Verslunin Skerjakolla

6 km·~7 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

50 km·~60 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

55 km·~65 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

55 km·~66 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Kópasker

6 km·~7 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Raufarhöfn

23 km·~27 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Ásbyrgi

36 km·~43 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Þórshöfn

50 km·~60 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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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