North Iceland Peninsulas

15 peninsulas in North Iceland, led by Melrakkaslétta and Skagi. All mapped with drive times, directions, and live road conditions.

Top peninsulas in North Iceland

The region's stand-outs — each with photos, facts, and its own page.

Melrakkaslétta

Arctic fox plain - Iceland's northernmost peninsula on the mainland. The Arctic Circle grazes here. The landscape is flat, treeless, and haunting. Hraunhafnartangi lighthouse marks the mainland's northernmost point. Not spectacular but significant.

Skagi

North Iceland peninsula between Húnaflói and Skagafjörður. Cliffs, seabirds, isolation. The lighthouse at Skaginn is remote and dramatic. Few tourists reach these cliffs.

Tröllaskagi

The Troll Peninsula in North Iceland. Dramatic mountains, ski towns, and coastal roads. Siglufjörður, Ólafsfjörður, and Dalvík anchor the human settlement. The Arctic Coast Way runs through. Some of Iceland's best skiing in winter. Dramatic scenery year-round.

Vatnsnes

Northwest Iceland peninsula famous for Hvítserkur rock formation. Seal watching opportunities. The rock formation looks like a dragon (or troll or elephant) drinking from the sea. The peninsula has good seal beaches. Accessible as a day trip from Blönduós or en route around northwest Iceland.

Tjörnes

North Iceland peninsula jutting into the Arctic Ocean. Fossil hunting and whale watching territory. The cliffs contain marine fossils millions of years old. The waters offshore are excellent for whales. Part of the Diamond Circle route near Húsavík. Often passed without stopping, worth a pause.

Hraunhafnartangi

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. It is notable for the Hraunhafnartangi Lighthouse. Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Peninsula driving often takes longer than maps suggest - enjoy the journey.

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15 peninsulas in North Iceland

Flateyjarskagi

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Bird colonies are common on peninsula cliffs - bring binoculars.

Kaldbakshorn

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Remote peninsulas may lack services - fuel and supply up in advance.

Melrakkaslétta

Arctic fox plain - Iceland's northernmost peninsula on the mainland. The Arctic Circle grazes here. The landscape is flat, treeless, and haunting. Hraunhafnartangi lighthouse marks the mainland's northernmost point. Not spectacular but significant.

Skollanes

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Bird colonies are common on peninsula cliffs - bring binoculars.

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Hestfall

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. The coastline varies dramatically - each peninsula has its own character.

Gjögurtá

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. The coastline varies dramatically - each peninsula has its own character.

Reykjaneshyrna

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Bird colonies are common on peninsula cliffs - bring binoculars.

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Djúpahlein

Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Coastal roads can be affected by weather - check conditions before driving.

Skagi

North Iceland peninsula between Húnaflói and Skagafjörður. Cliffs, seabirds, isolation. The lighthouse at Skaginn is remote and dramatic. Few tourists reach these cliffs.

Tröllaskagi

The Troll Peninsula in North Iceland. Dramatic mountains, ski towns, and coastal roads. Siglufjörður, Ólafsfjörður, and Dalvík anchor the human settlement. The Arctic Coast Way runs through. Some of Iceland's best skiing in winter. Dramatic scenery year-round.

Vatnsnes

Northwest Iceland peninsula famous for Hvítserkur rock formation. Seal watching opportunities. The rock formation looks like a dragon (or troll or elephant) drinking from the sea. The peninsula has good seal beaches. Accessible as a day trip from Blönduós or en route around northwest Iceland.

Tjörnes

North Iceland peninsula jutting into the Arctic Ocean. Fossil hunting and whale watching territory. The cliffs contain marine fossils millions of years old. The waters offshore are excellent for whales. Part of the Diamond Circle route near Húsavík. Often passed without stopping, worth a pause.

Hraunhafnartangi

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. It is notable for the Hraunhafnartangi Lighthouse. Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Peninsula driving often takes longer than maps suggest - enjoy the journey.

Rifstangi

The Rifstangi is a small peninsula in northeast Iceland, located on the larger Melrakkaslétta peninsula. It is the northernmost tip of mainland Iceland. Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Bird colonies are common on peninsula cliffs - bring binoculars.

Þórðarhöfði

Þórðarhöfði in Höfðaströnd is a 202-meter-tall rocky headland that runs toward the eastern side of Skagafjörður directly north of Hofsós. At first glance, the headland seems like an island but it is connected to the mainland. Two low isthmuses, Höfðamöl and Bæjarmöl, connect it to the land and there a is a large, 10-kilometer squared coastal lagoon between them called Höfðavatn, where there is excellent fishing for arctic char. In the early 20th century, the poet Jóhann Sigurjónsson proposed that an ocean liner harbor be built, but it did not happen. Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Peninsula driving often takes longer than maps suggest - enjoy the journey.