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Djúpahlein

North Iceland, Iceland

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PeninsulaNorth Iceland

Djúpahlein

North Iceland, Iceland

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Djúpahlein is in North Iceland at 65.9833°N, 21.3000°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 646 (Gjögur-Norðurfj.)
Off the main road: 32.7 km from Route 61
Nearest town: Drangsnes — 33.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 206 km in a straight line
What else is close: 70 mapped places within 20 km

Djúpahlein weather and conditions

At Djúpahlein in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 14:30 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 3°C), overcast, wind 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 56 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:54). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 14:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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North Reykjavík South Coast West East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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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 Djúpahlein

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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Where is Djúpahlein?

Djúpahlein is a peninsula in North Iceland, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its exact position and the route in.

How do I get to Djúpahlein?

Djúpahlein is in North Iceland. Most Iceland peninsulas are reached on paved roads off the Ring Road, though a few smaller headlands end in gravel. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

What is there to see at Djúpahlein?

Iceland's headlands are where you find sea cliffs, bird colonies, seals and fishing villages. What's on offer depends on the spot — check the map and nearby places on this page.

When is the best time to visit Djúpahlein?

June to August for birdlife and the most reliable road access. Keep your distance from seals and nesting birds. Outside summer, check road.is conditions the day you drive.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Reykjaneshyrna6 km
2Kaldbakshorn14 km
3Vatnsnes49 km
4Skagi51 km
5Skollanes63 km

Waterfalls

#1.Djúpavíkurfoss

12 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Húsárfoss

20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Rjúkandisfoss

22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Rjúkandi

22 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Hákarlavogur

1.8 km·~2 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Krossnes

12 km·~15 min drive

Remote pool on Strandir coast, Westfjords. One of Iceland's most isolated pools.

#3.Gvendarlaug hin forna

25 km·~29 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Drangsnes Hot Pots

33 km·~40 min drive

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

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Urðartindur

14 km·~17 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#2.Urðartindur, Norðurfirði

14 km·~17 min drive

The Urdartindur camping site is located at Nordurfjordur. It has a spectacular view over…

#3.Valgeirsstaðir

14 km·~17 min drive

The camp site is by a lodge on a flat area at Valgeirsstaðir in the fjord, Norðurfjörður.

#4.Laugarhóll í Bjarnarfirði

25 km·~29 min drive

Cozy campsite close to swimming pool and a natural pool.

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

33 km·~40 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

36 km·~43 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

48 km·~58 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

67 km·~81 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Norðurfjörður

14 km·~16 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Drangsnes

33 km·~40 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hólmavík

36 km·~43 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Skagaströnd

48 km·~58 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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

Data & sources

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

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