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Skagi is the name of the peninsula between Húnaflói and Skagafjörður, which derives its name from Skagi. .
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
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Map of Skagi
Map
65.9878°N, 20.1814°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 18.6 km from Route 74
Nearest town- Skagaströnd — 19.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 221 km in a straight line
What else is close- 49 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Skagi
Arctic Coastline, Microbrewery and Culture Tourfrom 34.207 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Arctic Coastline and Tröllaskagi (Troll) Peninsulafrom 35.200 ISK · 6 h
Ride & Raftfrom 35.400 ISK · 8 h
Give me 5from 31.000 ISK · 3 h
The Viking-Ride- All in Onefrom 15.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
River Deltafrom 28.000 ISK · 3 h
3 Hour Djúpuvík Adventure - ATVfrom 39.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
1 Hour Drangsnes Adventure - ATVfrom 18.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Extreme River Raftingfrom 33.000 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSkagi weather and conditions
Last updated
4°Covercast · feels -5°C12 m/sgusts 169 h 39 mdaylight · 08:17 – 17:56
Tonight
Northern lights forecast by region
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Þórðarhöfði31 km - 2Djúpahlein51 km
- 3
Kaldbakshorn54 km - 4
Reykjaneshyrna55 km - 5
Vatnsnes55 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Skagaströnd19 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður23 km
- 3Foss Hot Pot27 km
Fuel
- 1
Skagaströnd19 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2Sauðárkrókur36 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 3
Hofsós36 km · 310.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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questions
Where is Skagi?
Skagi 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 Skagi?
Skagi 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 Skagi?
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 Skagi?
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.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Reykholt · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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
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