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Frostastaðavatn

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64.0132°N, 19.0464°W · South Coast

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Getting there
Road F224 (Landmannalaugar)
Off the main road
19.8 km from Route 26
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 55.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
142 km in a straight line
What else is close
366 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know
Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Tours near Frostastaðavatn

Highlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transferfrom 16.500 ISK · 5 hBus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hHvannadalshnúkur - Iceland's highest summitfrom 57.999 ISK · 15 hSolheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tourfrom 12.299 ISK · 3 hSólheimajökull Glacier Hike and Ice Cave Explorationfrom 22.999 ISK · 4 h 30 minGlacier Explorationfrom 20.999 ISK · 5 h 30 minKayaking by the Glacier - Solheimajokullfrom 19.999 ISK · 2 h 30 minGlacier Hiking Tour - Icelandic Local Guidefrom 38.900 ISK · 10 hThe Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventurefrom 45.000 ISK · 4 h
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ToursIn season nowSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hEarly Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 minLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Frostastaðavatn weather and conditions

Last updated

-2°Cmostly clear · feels -9°C7 m/sgusts 109 h 52 mdaylight · 08:06 – 17:57
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Frostastaðavatn — photo by Gestumblindi · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0Photo: Gestumblindi · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Unnamed viewpoint2 km
  2. 2Blahnukur4 km
  3. 3Sigöldugljúfur17 km
  4. 4Gígvatn20 km
  5. 5Ófærufoss22 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Tungnaárfellsfoss12 km
  2. 2Rauðufossar14 km
  3. 3Ljósafoss16 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Brennisteinsalda2 km
  2. 2Landmannalaugar Hot River3 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra3 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hrauneyjar24 km · 315.8 kr/L
  2. 2Kirkjubæjarklaustur55 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Árnes59 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör55 km
  2. 2Krambúð63 km
  3. 3Krónan65 km
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Tours

  1. Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
  2. Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
  3. Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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Frequently
asked
questions

How do I get to Frostastaðavatn?
Frostastaðavatn is in South Coast. 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 Frostastaðavatn?
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 Frostastaðavatn 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 Frostastaðavatn?
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.

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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams