Cars Campers

ViewpointEast Iceland

Eskey

East Iceland, Iceland

Road loading…

Weather loading…

Navigate

DirectionsNavigate

No photo of Eskey yet

Been here? Be the first to add a photo

Find Eskey videos on YouTube

Open Eskey on the map

ViewpointEast Iceland

Eskey

East Iceland, Iceland

About

A viewpoint in East Iceland. Stop here for panoramic views of the Icelandic landscape.

This is the spot for photos. Or for just standing there, taking it in.

Bring binoculars if you have them. You'll see more detail in the distant landscapes.

AI assistant

Plan your visit to Eskey

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

Map of Eskey

Eskey is in East Iceland at 64.2637°N, 15.5162°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

Open Eskey on the interactive map →

Plan your visit

Off the main road: 2.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Höfn — 14.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 311 km in a straight line
What else is close: 62 mapped places within 20 km

Eskey weather and conditions

At Eskey in East Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 42 m (sunrise 05:41, sunset 20:24). 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

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

East Reykjavík South Coast West North 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 Eskey

Free cancellation

Small groups

Culture & city

Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

Duration5 hours

HighlightsEast Iceland

Blue Ice Discovery

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSoutheast Iceland

Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSoutheast Iceland

Photos & videos

No photos or videos yet

Been to Eskey? Help other travellers — add the first photo or video.

Search YouTube

Reviews

Frequently
asked
questions

How do I get to Eskey?

Eskey is in East Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some overlooks sit on gravel or highland F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.

Is there parking at Eskey?

Many Icelandic viewpoints are roadside pull-offs with a small marked parking area. Never stop on the road itself or on the soft verge — it blocks traffic and damages the moss, which is illegal. Use the marked lay-by.

Is Eskey safe to visit?

Treat it with care. Icelandic viewpoints are often unfenced clifftops or exposed ridges, and weather changes fast — wind can knock you off balance near an edge. Keep back from drop-offs, bring layers even on a clear day, and check the forecast before you go.

When is the best time to visit Eskey?

Long summer days give the most daylight and the clearest access. In winter, roads may be icy or closed and daylight is short — but the same spots double as aurora-watching points on clear, dark nights. Check road and weather conditions first.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Bólstaðafoss

7.6 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#2.Bergárfoss

19 km·~23 min drive

Bergárfoss (Q27008747 in Wikidata) is an eastern-Iceland waterfall recorded in…

#3.Innstifoss

28 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Skútafoss

29 km·~35 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near East Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Höfn

15 km·~18 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður

17 km·~20 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hoffell Hot Tubs

18 km·~22 min drive

Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.

#4.Laugarfell Hot Pots

70 km·~83 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near East Iceland

Campsites

#1.Haukafell

9.1 km·~11 min drive

Haukafell is a remote camping site in the southeast of Iceland. This area is a hidden gem…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið Höfn í Hornafirði

15 km·~18 min drive

Tjaldsvæðið er við innkeyrsluna inn í bæinn. Margar flatir og pallar. Rúmgott með miklu…

#3.Myllulækur

16 km·~19 min drive

New campsite located 12km from Höfn in Hornafjörður with a beautiful mountain view.

#4.Vestrahorn

25 km·~30 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

4 campsites near East Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

15 km·~18 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

73 km·~88 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfjelagið

93 km·~112 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

105 km·~126 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Nesjar

15 km·~18 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Höfn

15 km·~18 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Fagurhólsmýri

69 km·~83 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Djúpivogur

73 km·~88 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near East Iceland

Tours

#1.Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tour

5 hours

Starting the excursion, we drive from Eskifjörður along mountain treks over into long abandoned fjords where we get a look into…

from 42.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Blue Ice Discovery

4 hours

Step off the beaten track and onto ancient ice with our Crystal Blue Ice Glacier Hike — a half-day glacier adventure that brings…

from 24.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike

3 hours

Set out on a 3-hour guided glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.

from 15.309 ISKView tour →

3 tours near East Iceland

Data & sources

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

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