Cars Campers

PeninsulaNorth Iceland

Rifstangi

North Iceland, Iceland

Road loading…

Weather loading…

Navigate

DirectionsNavigate

Find Rifstangi videos on YouTube

Open Rifstangi on the map

PeninsulaNorth Iceland

Rifstangi

North Iceland, Iceland

About

The Rifstangi is a small peninsula in northeast Iceland, located on the larger Melrakkaslétta peninsula. It is the northernmost tip of mainland Iceland.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.

AI assistant

Plan your visit to Rifstangi

Build an itinerary — full days, multi-stop routes, drive times, alternatives.

Map of Rifstangi

Rifstangi is in North Iceland at 66.5355°N, 16.1945°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

Open Rifstangi on the interactive map →

Plan your visit

Off the main road: 27.9 km from Route 85
Nearest town: Raufarhöfn — 14.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 376 km in a straight line
What else is close: 16 mapped places within 20 km

Rifstangi weather and conditions

At Rifstangi in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:45 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 2°C), partly cloudy, wind 4 m/s gusting to 8 m/s. Daylight today: 15 h 01 m (sunrise 05:35, sunset 20:36). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

Driving conditions

—

Weather now

—

Wind

Check live

Road access

—

Daylight today

Visit now · Open year-round · 30 min stop · Visibility —

open map

Forecast

Today

—

Northern lights

Tonight

—/9

No data

—

Moon—

Aurora forecast for tonight

North Reykjavík South Coast West East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

Sun & light

Today

—

Today

—

Sunrise—

Golden hour AM—

Golden hour PM—

Sunset—

Blue hour—

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 Rifstangi

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

Photos & videos

Rifstangi — photo by Spike · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Spike · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

No verified videos yet — we only show footage confirmed to be Rifstangi, no lookalikes. Search YouTube

Reviews

Frequently
asked
questions

Where is Rifstangi?

Rifstangi 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 Rifstangi?

Rifstangi 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 Rifstangi?

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 Rifstangi?

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

Waterfalls

#1.Geldingafoss

54 km·~65 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Skeifárfoss

66 km·~79 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Hólmárfossar

72 km·~87 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Réttarfoss

74 km·~89 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Norðurþing

52 km·~63 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Ostakarið

74 km·~89 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík

75 km·~90 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Goldfish Pond

78 km·~93 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Raufarhöfn

15 km·~18 min drive

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

#2.Tjaldstæði Raufarhafnar

15 km·~18 min drive

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

#3.Kópasker

28 km·~34 min drive

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

#4.Lundur Tjaldsvæði

52 km·~63 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Verslunin Skerjakolla

28 km·~34 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

54 km·~64 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

75 km·~90 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

75 km·~90 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Raufarhöfn

14 km·~17 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Kópasker

28 km·~34 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Þórshöfn

54 km·~64 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Ásbyrgi

58 km·~69 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

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Spike · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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