Weather 
About
Hraunhafnartangi is the second northernmost point of mainland Iceland and was believed to be the northernmost point until 2016 when it lost that title to the close by Rifstangi which was found to exceed it by 68 metres.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.
Map of Hraunhafnartangi
Hraunhafnartangi is in North Iceland at 66.5360°N, 16.0253°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 870 (Melrakkaslétta)
- Off the main road
- 26.6 km from Route 85
Nearest town- Raufarhöfn — 10.1 km away
- Distance from Reykjavík
- 382 km in a straight line
- What else is close
- 17 mapped places within 20 km
Hraunhafnartangi weather and conditions
At Hraunhafnartangi in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 18:00 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 5°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 15 h 01 m (sunrise 05:34, sunset 20:35). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 31 August 2026, 18:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
—
—
—
—
Moon—
——
—
Sunrise—
Golden hour AM—
Golden hour PM—
Sunset—
Blue hour—Cars & campers
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Transmission
Fuel
Seats
Drive
SleepsTours near Hraunhafnartangi
Small groups
Duration
Highlights
Type
Photos & videos
No verified videos yet — we only show footage confirmed to be Hraunhafnartangi, no lookalikes. Search YouTube
Reviews
Frequently
asked
questions
Where is Hraunhafnartangi?
How do I get to Hraunhafnartangi?
What is there to see at Hraunhafnartangi?
When is the best time to visit Hraunhafnartangi?
Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Rifstangi7 km - 2
Melrakkaslétta20 km - 3Hestfall28 km
- 4
Tjörnes66 km - 5
Gjögurtá108 km
Waterfalls
A waterfall in North Iceland.
A waterfall in North Iceland.
A waterfall in North Iceland.
A waterfall in North Iceland.
Hot Springs
Swimming_pool hot spring
Natural hot spring
Public_bath hot spring
Public_bath hot spring
Campsites
The camp site is located next to the elementary school and sport center.
North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…
The camp site in the village Kópasker is located by the entrance to the village. The…
North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…
Supermarkets
Supermarket — supplies
Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!
Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.
The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Wikipedia · PD
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
Spotted an error, or have something to add? Help us keep this page accurate.