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Gagnheiði

East Iceland, Iceland

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ViewpointEast Iceland

Gagnheiði

East Iceland, Iceland

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

The kind of view that makes you stop mid-sentence. Iceland specializes in these.

Wind is stronger at elevation. What feels like a breeze at sea level becomes a gale up here. Dress for it.

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Gagnheiði is in East Iceland at 65.4862°N, 13.7117°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 6.7 km from Route 94
Nearest town: Bakkagerði — 6.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 417 km in a straight line
What else is close: 100 mapped places within 20 km

Gagnheiði weather and conditions

At Gagnheiði in East Iceland, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 07:30 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like -1°C), partly cloudy, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 05:29, sunset 20:21). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 29 August 2026, 07:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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East Reykjavík South Coast West North 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 Gagnheiði

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

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How do I get to Gagnheiði?

Gagnheiði 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 Gagnheiði?

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 Gagnheiði 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 Gagnheiði?

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.Selfoss

9.6 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#2.Víkurfoss

9.9 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Vestdalsfossar

25 km·~31 min drive

Vestdalsfossar is a series of waterfalls on the Vestdalsá river in Vestdalur, a nature…

#4.Búðarárfoss

28 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near East Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Neskaupstaður

38 km·~45 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing

40 km·~48 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir

40 km·~48 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Eskifjörður

48 km·~58 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near East Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið Borgarfirði eystri

6.1 km·~7 min drive

Peaceful, off-the-beaten-path and clean. Close to the Puffin Marina and world-class…

#2.Seyðisfjörður

29 km·~34 min drive

The camp site at Seyðisfjörður is well located close to the center of town with all…

#3.Sólbrekka, Mjóafirði

32 km·~38 min drive

The camp site is located on the grass next to the guesthouse Sólbrekka and is for tendts…

#4.Tjaldsvæðið Norðfjarðar

37 km·~45 min drive

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

4 campsites near East Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Búðin

6.7 km·~8 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

29 km·~34 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nesbakki

38 km·~45 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

41 km·~49 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Borgarfjörður Eystri

6.7 km·~8 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Seyðisfjörður

28 km·~34 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Neskaupstaður

38 km·~45 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Fellabær

40 km·~48 min drive

ÓB · 308.6 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

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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