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Hringsjá og eyktir

About

A viewpoint in the Capital Area. 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.

Map of Hringsjá og eyktir

Hringsjá og eyktir is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.0855°N, 21.8594°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 411 (Arnarnesvegur í Kórum)
Off the main road
3 km from Route 40
Nearest town
Garðabær — 3.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
8 km in a straight line
What else is close
1,090 mapped places within 20 km

Hringsjá og eyktir weather and conditions

At Hringsjá og eyktir in Reykjavik, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 06:07, sunset 20:48). 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

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How do I get to Hringsjá og eyktir?
Hringsjá og eyktir is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Hringsjá og eyktir?
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 Hringsjá og eyktir 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 Hringsjá og eyktir?
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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4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Hafnarfjörður
5.3 km·~6 min drive

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#2.Viðistaðatúni
5.3 km·~6 min drive

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#3.Tjaldsvæði í Laugardal
6.7 km·~8 min drive

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#4.Reykjavík
6.8 km·~8 min drive

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Supermarkets

#1.Nettó
950 m

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð
1.3 km·~2 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan
1.8 km·~2 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup
2 km·~2 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Salavegur
900 m

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Búðarkór
1.3 km·~2 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Bæjarlind
1.8 km·~2 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Hæðarsmári
1.9 km·~2 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

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