Road 
Weather 
No photo of Seal Lookout yetBeen here? Be the first to add a photo
About
A viewpoint in West 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.
Map of Seal Lookout
Map
63.8353°N, 21.7062°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 427 (Selvogur-sýslum.)
Off the main road- 15.3 km from Route 42
Nearest town- Þorlákshöfn — 16.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 36 km in a straight line
What else is close- 75 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Seal Lookout
Geothermal Exhibition: Self-Guided Audio Tour and Entry Ticketfrom 2.650 ISK · 1 h
Inside The Volcano Hiking Tour with Pickup from Reykjavíkfrom 55.500 ISK · 6 h
Inside The Volcano Hiking Tour - Self-drivefrom 51.000 ISK · 4 h
Geothermal Sprint Through Krýsuvíkfrom 55.500 ISK · 3 h
Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakesfrom 19.068 ISK · 7 h
Evening Lava Tunnel Tourfrom 8.900 ISK · 1 h
Standard Lava Tunnel Tourfrom 8.900 ISK · 1 h
The Lava Falls Adventure tourfrom 27.900 ISK · 3 h
Black & Blue - Lava Tunnel + Silfra Snorkelingfrom 23.990 ISK · 5 h
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSeal Lookout weather and conditions
Last updated
8°Covercast · feels 2°C9 m/sgusts 139 h 53 mdaylight · 08:16 – 18:09
Tonight
Northern lights forecast by region
In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Transmission
Fuel
Seats
Drive
SleepsPhotos & videos
No photos or videos yet
Been to Seal Lookout? Help other travellers — add the first photo or video.
Search YouTubeNearby
km column = your drive
- 1Unnamed viewpoint54 km
- 2
Glymur65 km - 3Brúarárskörð79 km
- 4
Glanni102 km - 5
Hraunfossar103 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Þorlákshöfn16 km
- 2
Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður18 km - 3Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus26 km
Fuel
- 1Þorlákshöfn16 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2Einhella27 km · 279.7 kr/L
- 3
Norðurhella27 km · 279.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Seal Lookout?
Seal Lookout 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 Seal Lookout?
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 Seal Lookout 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 Seal Lookout?
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.
Data & sources
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
Spotted an error, or have something to add? Help us keep this page accurate.
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10