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Gatklettur

West Iceland, IcelandWheelchair accessible

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Gatklettur

West Iceland, IcelandWheelchair accessible

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Gatklettur is in West Iceland at 64.7655°N, 23.6219°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 5710 (Búðir-Hellnar)
Off the main road: 10.9 km from Route 54
Nearest town: Ólafsvík — 14.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 106 km in a straight line
What else is close: 206 mapped places within 20 km

Gatklettur weather and conditions

At Gatklettur in West Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 21:45 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 3°C), clear, wind 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 06:12, sunset 20:58). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 21:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Gatklettur

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Gatklettur — photo by Jakub Hałun · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Jakub Hałun · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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How do I get to Gatklettur?

Gatklettur is in West 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 Gatklettur?

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 Gatklettur 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 Gatklettur?

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.Rauðfeldsgjá

3.9 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Rjúkandi

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Bjarnarfoss

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Bæjarfoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Snæfellsbær

21 km·~25 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Grundarfjarðarbær

24 km·~29 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær

34 km·~40 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur

54 km·~65 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið á Arnastapa

600 m

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#2.Arnarstapi

650 m

The camp site at Arnarstapi is in a beautiful location next to Stapafell mountain with a…

#3.Tjaldstæðið í Ólafsvík

14 km·~17 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#4.Ólafsvík

14 km·~17 min drive

The camp site is located in the edge of town. There is a toilet, hot and cold water,…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kassinn

15 km·~18 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

25 km·~30 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

54 km·~65 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

85 km·~102 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Arnarstapi

550 m

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Ólafsvík

15 km·~18 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hellissandur

21 km·~25 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Grundarfjörður

25 km·~30 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Jakub Hałun · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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