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About
A viewpoint in East Iceland. Stop here for panoramic views of the Icelandic landscape.
This is the spot for photos. Or for just standing there, taking it in.
Bring binoculars if you have them. You'll see more detail in the distant landscapes.
Map of Járnkarlinn
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66.3863°N, 14.8528°W · East Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 869 (Lnesv.: Hlíð - Skálar)
Off the main road- 28.2 km from Route 85
Nearest town- Þórshöfn — 29.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 413 km in a straight line
What else is close- 18 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Járnkarlinn
Puffin Questfrom 20.000 ISK · 1 h
Relax - The essential Vök Baths experiencefrom 7.690 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Wonders of the Wilderness - Summerfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 h
Geosea Ticketfrom 7.490 ISK
Húsavík Original Whale Watchingfrom 14.036 ISK · 3 h
Big Whales & Puffins RIB boat tourfrom 21.990 ISK · 2 h
From Húsavík Port: Dettifoss & Lake Mývatn Tourfrom 36.000 ISK · 7 h
Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Husavik Portfrom 25.900 ISK · 5 h 30 min
From Húsavík Port: Goðafoss Waterfall & Turfhouse Museumfrom 25.000 ISK · 4 h
Skaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 h
Northern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionJárnkarlinn weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Unnamed viewpoint39 km
- 2Skjólfjörur71 km
- 3Gljufurarfoss72 km
- 4
Geldingafjall100 km - 5Gagnheiði113 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð39 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur65 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Norðurþing79 km
Fuel
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Þórshöfn30 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Bakkafjörður39 km · 310.9 kr/L
- 3Raufarhöfn49 km · 310.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours 
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours 
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Járnkarlinn?
Járnkarlinn 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 Járnkarlinn?
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 Járnkarlinn 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 Járnkarlinn?
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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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
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