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Fotarklappir

North Iceland, Iceland

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ViewpointNorth Iceland

Fotarklappir

North Iceland, Iceland

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Fotarklappir is in North Iceland at 66.5658°N, 18.0213°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Nearest town: Grímsey — 2.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 325 km in a straight line
What else is close: 14 mapped places within 20 km

Fotarklappir weather and conditions

At Fotarklappir in North Iceland, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 03:45 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 15 h 01 m (sunrise 05:42, sunset 20:43). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 03:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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North Reykjavík South Coast West East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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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 Fotarklappir

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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How do I get to Fotarklappir?

Fotarklappir is in North 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 Fotarklappir?

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 Fotarklappir 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 Fotarklappir?

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

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Waterfalls

#1.Skeifárfoss

60 km·~71 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Mígandifoss

60 km·~72 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Leyningsfoss

64 km·~77 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Æðarfossar

70 km·~84 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Siglufjörður

60 km·~72 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Ólafsfjörður

62 km·~74 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Ostakarið

64 km·~77 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík

65 km·~78 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Grímsey Camping

2.8 km·~3 min drive

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

#2.Mánárbakki

58 km·~69 min drive

The camp site at Mánárbakka, Tjörnes is in a great location when travelling in the north…

#3.Camping 66.12° North

58 km·~69 min drive

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

#4.Rammalóðin

61 km·~73 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

61 km·~73 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

65 km·~78 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

66 km·~79 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Jónsabúð

69 km·~83 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Siglufjörður

61 km·~73 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Ólafsfjörður

62 km·~74 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Húsavík

65 km·~78 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Grenivík

69 km·~83 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

Data & sources

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

OpenStreetMapVisitor 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