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Tröllaskagi

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Tröllaskagi is a peninsula in northern Iceland on the Greenland Sea, between the fjords of Eyjafjörður and Skagafjörður. The peninsula is mountainous, with several peaks reaching over 1,000 meters above sea level, the tallest being Kerling.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Map of Tröllaskagi

Tröllaskagi is in North Iceland at 65.9110°N, 18.8722°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there
Road 82 (Lágheiði)
Off the main road
1.7 km from Route 82
Nearest town
Dalvík — 16.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
243 km in a straight line
What else is close
179 mapped places within 20 km

Tröllaskagi weather and conditions

At Tröllaskagi in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:15 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -2°C), partly cloudy, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 55 m (sunrise 05:48, sunset 20:43). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 06:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Where is Tröllaskagi?
Tröllaskagi 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 Tröllaskagi?
Tröllaskagi 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 Tröllaskagi?
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 Tröllaskagi?
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

  1. 1Þórðarhöfði29 km
  2. 2Flateyjarskagi40 km
  3. 3Gjögurtá40 km
  4. 4Skagi60 km
  5. 5Tjörnes83 km

Hot Springs

#1.hot spring
8.1 km·~10 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Dalvík
16 km·~20 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Skagafjörður
19 km·~23 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Ólafsfjörður
20 km·~25 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Dalvík
17 km·~20 min drive

The camp site in Dalvík is located in a good location in the small town of Dalvík. The…

#2.Ólafsfjörður
20 km·~25 min drive

The camp site in Ólafsfjörður is well located next to the sports center.

#3.Tjaldsvæði á Hólum í Hjaltadal
22 km·~27 min drive

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

#4.Hólar í Hjaltadal
23 km·~27 min drive

The campsite in Holar is one of the most interesting campsites in Iceland due to the long…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin
17 km·~20 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Jónsabúð
32 km·~38 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Skagfirðingabúð
40 km·~48 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hlíðarkaup
40 km·~48 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Dalvík
17 km·~20 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Ólafsfjörður
20 km·~24 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Árskógssandur
24 km·~29 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Hofsós
25 km·~30 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

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