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64.6419°N, 14.7903°W · East Iceland
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Off the main road- 11.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Djúpivogur — 24.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 348 km in a straight line
What else is close- 66 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Krossgil
Valleys and Waterfallsfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Djúpivogur: Jökulsárlón & Diamond Beach Cruise Tourfrom 29.550 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Museumfrom 3.000 ISK · 1 h
Wild Reindeer Experiencefrom 36.500 ISK · 4 h
Streiti Coastlinefrom 17.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Mindfulness Yoga hike in Breiðdalsvíkfrom 8.700 ISK · 2 h
Mt. Kistufell - Super Jeep tourfrom 36.500 ISK · 4 h
Northern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 h
Half-day Canyoning under Vatnajökullfrom 34.900 ISK · 5 hNorthern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell 3 hours Easy Level Glacier Hikefrom 14.613 ISK · 3 h
Ice Cave Discoveryfrom 34.900 ISK · 6 hAll 1,631 toursBy activity and regionKrossgil weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,631 tours
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Nautagil6 km - 2Partsgil12 km
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Starmýrardalur16 km - 4Leirudalur23 km
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Hvaldalur25 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Djúpavogskörin21 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Múlaþing24 km
- 3
Laugavallalaug35 km
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Tours
Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours 
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours 
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.491 ISK · 3 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Krossgil?
Krossgil is a valley in East Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some valleys are reached by F-roads that need a 4×4 and open only in summer, while roadside valleys suit any car.
When is the best time to visit Krossgil?
Lowland valleys are accessible year-round, though winter brings short daylight and snow. Highland valleys are best in summer (roughly late June to early September), when mountain roads open and rivers drop. Weather in valleys can differ from the surrounding uplands — carry layers.
Can I hike in Krossgil?
Many Icelandic valleys have walking routes along the valley floor or up the surrounding slopes. Conditions vary — tell someone your route, check the forecast, and treat highland tracks as serious terrain. There are no staffed facilities in most valleys.
Is Krossgil worth visiting?
Krossgil is one of East Iceland’s valleys. Iceland’s valleys range from saga-history farmland and wooded floors to raw highland troughs — use the map and directions on this page to decide whether it fits your route.
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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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