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Vatnsnes

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Vatnsnes is a peninsula jutting into Húnaflói in northern Iceland. It is surrounded by waters of Miðfjörður on the west and Húnafjörður on the east.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Map of Vatnsnes

Vatnsnes is in North Iceland at 65.5779°N, 20.8671°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road
19.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Hvammstangi — 20.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
167 km in a straight line
What else is close
77 mapped places within 20 km

Vatnsnes weather and conditions

At Vatnsnes in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:15 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -3°C), clear, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:50). 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 Vatnsnes?
Vatnsnes 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 Vatnsnes?
Vatnsnes 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 Vatnsnes?
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 Vatnsnes?
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. 1Skollanes17 km
  2. 2Kaldbakshorn37 km
  3. 3Djúpahlein49 km
  4. 4Reykjaneshyrna55 km
  5. 5Skagi55 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra
20 km·~24 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Blönduós
28 km·~34 min drive

Natural geothermal hot spring near Blönduós, North Iceland — a wild roadside soak by the…

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur
29 km·~35 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Drangsnes Hot Pots
30 km·~35 min drive

Three free concrete tubs by the ocean in Drangsnes. Nothing fancy. Sea view. Good vibes.

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið Illugastöðum (selaskoðunarstaður á Vatnsnesi)
3.4 km·~4 min drive

The campsite at Illugastaðir is located next to the seal-watching spots. Opens 20th of…

#2.Kirkjuhvammur, Hvammstanga
20 km·~24 min drive

The camp site Kirkjuhvammur is in a great location above Hvammstangi. The site is large…

#3.Hvammstangi
20 km·~24 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#4.Dæli Víðidal
27 km·~32 min drive

Beautiful family campsite.

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga
21 km·~25 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin
28 km·~34 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar
29 km·~35 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð
40 km·~48 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hvammstangi
21 km·~25 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Víðihlíð
24 km·~29 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugarbakki
28 km·~34 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Blönduós
28 km·~34 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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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